NHTSA ID Number: 10056394
Manufacturer Communication Number: TB-97-14-03
TSB/Document Date: 2014-11-19
Summary
VOLKSWAGEN
: INCREASED RESISTANCE OF PINS OF T14 CONNECTOR IN ENGINE WIRING HARNESS IS CAUSING TURBOCHARGER BOOST SENSOR (A) CIRCUIT RANGE PERFORMANCE TO HAVE FAULT CODE P0236. MODEL 2013-2014 TIGUAN. *PE
Technical Bulletin
SB-10056394-3328
Model(s)
Year
Tiguan
2013-2014
Eng. Code
Trans. Code
VIN Range From
VIN Range To
All
All
All
2.0L
(CCTA)
Condition
97 14 03 June 12, 2014 2037108 Supersedes TB V971402 dated May 1, 2014 to avoid confusion and remove pre
road test labor operation from warranty table.
MIL ON, DTC P0236 Turbocharger Boost Sensor (A) Circ. Range Performance Stored in ECM Fault
Memory
DTC
P0236
Description
Turbocharger Boost Sensor (A) Circ. Range
Performance
Technical Background
Increased resistance at the pins of the T14 connector in the engine wiring harness, causing fault code P0236
Turbocharger Boost Sensor (A) Circ. Range Performance.
Production Solution
Optimized crimping of the engine wiring harness to avoid circuit faults.
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Service
Note:
Read the entire technical bulletin before performing any repairs.
Wiring Harness and Connector Repairs, General Information
Note:
Observe general note for repairs of vehicle electrical system; see Repair Group 97 in Elsa.
DO NOT solder repairs on vehicle electrical system.
DO NOT repair crimp connectors.
After crimping a repair connection, the crimp connection must be heat shrunk using a hot air gun to prevent
moisture penetration.
WARNING:
The steps above must be completed to ensure safety during repair.
Procedure
• Switch Ignition OFF.
• Disconnect battery ground (GND) cable, see Repair Manual Group 27 in Elsa.
WARNING:
The steps above must be completed to ensure safety during repair.
Tip:
Use the applicable repair manual in Elsa in addition to the description below.
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• Locate the T14 connector in front of the air box, behind the left front headlight. Wiring repair to be performed
on the engine harness side (male pin side) (figure 1).
Figure 1
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• Remove the air box to gain access to make the wiring repair (figure 2).
Figure 2
• Locate pins 12, 13 and 14 within the T14 connector.
• Using the VAS 1978 Wiring Harness Repair Kit, remove and replace pins 12, 13 and 14, 23cm (9 in.) behind
the wiring harness end connector.
Tip:
Reference SSP 871003 or VAS 1978 Wiring Kit Instruction Booklet for information on how to properly make wiring
repairs per Volkswagen
specification.
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Warranty
To determine if this procedure is covered under Warranty, always refer to the Warranty Policies and
1)
Procedures Manual
Model(s)
Year(s)
Tiguan
2013-2014
Eng. Code(s)
Trans. Code(s)
VIN Range From
VIN Range To
All
All
All
2.0L
(CCTA)
SAGA Coding
Claim Type:
Use applicable Claim Type
Damage
Service Number:
HST
Damage Location (Depends on
Service No.)
--
Use applicable when indicated in
ElsaWeb (L/R)
Code
9752
0024
Parts Manufacturer
1)
Tiguan
WWO
2)
3)
Labor Operation : Remove and Install Air Box 24251940 = 40 TU
3)
Labor Operation : Repair Wiring Harness
97094153 = 50 TU
Causal Part: Select Labor Operation
97094153
Diagnostic Time
4)
GFF Time expenditure
01500000 = 30 TU max.
YES
Road Test
01210004 = 10 TU
YES
Technical Diagnosis
01320000 = 00 TU max.
NO
Claim Comment: Input “As per Technical Bulletin 2037108” in comment section of Warranty Claim.
1)
Vehicle may be outside any Warranty in which case this Technical Bulletin is informational only
2)
Code per warranty vendor code policy.
3)
Labor Time Units (TUs) are subject to change with ELSA updates.
4)
Documentation required per Warranty Policies and Procedures Manual.
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Required Parts and Tools
No special parts required.
Tool Description
VAS Diagnostic Tool
Tool No:
VAS 5051B, VAS 5052A, VAS 6150/X & VAS 6160/X with:
ODIS Service 2.0.0 or higher with current online updates
Strip Pliers
VAS 1978/3
Crimp Pliers
VAS 1978/1-2 and VAS 1978/1-1
Hot Air Gun
VAS 1978/15
Wiring Harness Repair Kit
VAS 1978
Part Description
Part No:
Quantity
Wire with Pins
000 979 020 A
2
Connector with Shrink Tube
000 979 940
3
Additional Information
All part and service references provided in this Technical Bulletin are subject to change and/or removal.
Always check with your Parts Dept. and Repair Manuals for the latest information.
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