Technical Bulletin
Model(s)

Year

Eng. Code

Trans. Code

VIN Range From VIN Range To

Golf,GTI, Jetta
SportWagen

2010 - 2013

All

All

All

All

Jetta Sedan

2011 - 2013

All

All

All

All

Condition
69 12 02 October 2, 2012 2029767 Supersedes T.B. V691201 dated June 21, 2012 to include additional model
year.
Airbag Warning Lamp Illuminated in Instrument Cluster, DTC B101614 Stored in Airbag Control Module

Technical Background
Airbag lamp in instrument cluster may illuminate due to unfastened connector for passenger airbag warning lamp.
Note:
Symptom as described will not affect airbag functionality.

Production Solution
Information only.

Service
Procedure
• Verify airbag indicator lamp in instrument cluster is ON.
• Using GFF, scan vehicle for DTCs.
• Verify DTC B101614 is stored in airbag module.

Fault Code
B101614

Description
Front passenger airbag disabled indicator lamp
interruption/short - circuit to ground

Note:
If any other faults are present in airbag module, further diagnosis is required.

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If DTC is present, clear fault memory and recheck for code.
• If fault clears, and the airbag indicator in the instrument cluster does not illuminate, no repairs necessary.
• If DTC reoccurs, remove center console cover using wedge tool 3409, inspect wiring connections to
“PASSENGER AIR BAG WARNING LAMP” (see figures 3 and 4), for loose connection.
• Secure wiring connections as necessary.
• If connection is secure, further diagnosis is needed. This technical bulletin does not apply.
• Clear DTCs again and retest operation to verify airbag lamp is OFF in instrument cluster.

Figure 1

No - Climatronic

Figure 3

Figure 2

Climatronic

Figure 4

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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)

Eng. Code(s)

Trans. Code(s)

VIN Range From

VIN Range To

Golf, GTI, Jetta
SportWagen

2010 - 2013

All

All

All

All

Jetta Sedan

2011 - 2013

All

All

All

All

SAGA Coding
Claim Type:

Use applicable Claim Type

Service
Number:

Damage

6982

0015

Code

Parts
Manufacturer

1)

HST

Damage Location (Depends on
Service No.)

--

Use applicable when indicated
in ElsaWeb (L/R)

Golf, GTI

WWO

Jetta Sedan, Jetta SportWagen

3ME

3) :

2)

2)

Labor Operation Remove and Install Center
console trim, reconnect passenger airbag
warning lamp harness connector.

69824199 = 20 TU (loose connection found)

Causal Part: Select labor operation

69824199
Diagnostic Time

4)

GFF Time expenditure

01500000 = 20 TU max.

YES

Road Test

01210002 01210004

NO

Technical Diagnosis

0132xxxx = 00 TU max.

NO

Claim Comment: Input “As per Technical Bulletin 2029767” 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 Policy Procedures Manual.

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Required Parts and Tools
No special parts required.

Tool Description

Tool No:

Wedge Tool

3409

Midtronics Battery Tester/Charger

InCharge 940 (INC-940)

VAS Diagnostic Tool

VAS-PC, 5051B, 5052A, 6150X
(Base CD V19.01.00 and Brand DVD V19.18.00 or
higher)

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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