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Edition 92: June 30, 2014

Content
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Technical Bulletins

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Pending Service
Solutions

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Tech Tips

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Campaigns

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Updates

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Suggestions

Technical Bulletins
40 14 03 - 2028353 Supersedes V401402 dated May 21, 2014 to extend the
2014 Passat VIN range.
Front Suspension Creaking Noise
Model(s)

Year

Eng.
Code

Trans.
Code

VIN Range From

VIN Range To

Passat

2011–
2012

All

All

A3_BC000001

A3_CC025567

Passat

2014

All

All

A3_EC050001

A3_EC103000

Front suspension creaking noise during suspension cycles (going over speed bumps
or entering on an inclined surface).
Production Solution: Improved parts installed in production since CW 18/14, VIN:

A3_EC103000.
40 14 04 - 2037509 Clicking or Popping Noise from the Front Suspension after
a Change in Direction
Model(s)

Year

Tiguan

2011–2015

Eng. Code Trans. Code
All

All

VIN Range
From

VIN Range
To

All

All

Note: The symptom as described does not affect the customer’s ability to
control the vehicle. When accelerating after a change of direction (forward or
reverse) a one-time clicking or popping noise occurs in the front left or front right of
the vehicle.
Production Solution: No production change required.

Pending Service Solutions
No new Pending Service Solutions this week.
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Tech Tips
00-14-02 Adapting Injector Quantity adjustment correction values (IMA/IVA)
Model(s)

Year

Eng.Code

Trans.Code

Common Rail models Passat, Golf, Jetta,
Jetta SportWagen, Touareg Adapting

2009–
2014

TDI (2.0L,
3.0L)

All

When replacing or adapting fuel injectors, if there is no Guided Functions Test
Plan, utilize the following:
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UDS vehicles: Go to Guided Functions / Adapting Injector Quantity
Adjustment correct values (IMA-IVA).
If Guided Functions test plan is not available:
1. From the control module list view right click on the ECM
2. Select control module OBD
3. Select clear all OBD DTC’s
4. Select Adaptation

5. Select all injector correction values that are needed to be adapted
6. Enter value found on the injector into the entry field
7. Select apply and values should be stored.
For all non UDS vehicles, Go to Guided Functions / Adapting Injector Quantity
Adjustment correct values (IMA-IVA).
If Guided Functions test plan is not available: Go to Guided Functions / Adapting
Injector Quantity Adjustment correct values (IMA-IVA).
1. From the control module list view right click on the ECM
2. Select control module OBD
3. Select clear all OBD DTC’s
4. Select Adaptation
5. Select channels 71 through 76 or only the injectors that are needed to be
adapted
6. Enter value found on the injector into the entry field
7. Press enter, send test value then apply.
8. Reselect channel and value will now change

Campaigns
No new campaigns this week.
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Updates
20V3 Fuel Line (NVLW) NOTE:
Perform this UPDATE on all applicable vehicles within NEW VEHICLE
LIMITED WARRANTY.
 It is MANDATORY to perform UPDATES on all applicable vehicles in
dealer inventory PRIOR TO RETAIL SALE.
 Inform customers that this UPDATE will be available free of charge as
long as their vehicle is within the Warranty parameters outlined in this
UPDATE.
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NOTE: Required DMS Wording//Text: (line item, customer concern description
on repair order):

UPDATE 20V3 – Fuel Line (NVLW)
Model(s)

Year

Golf, GTI

2015

Eng. Code Trans. Code
All

All

VIN Range
From

VIN Range To

All

All

This update has been proactively released to prevent an audible fuel line resonance
generated from the normal operation of the fuel delivery system perceived as a
rattling noise under certain operating conditions. This UPDATE is in effect until
removed.
Vehicle must meet all of the following criteria:
Procedure is valid only for vehicles that show the 20V3 code in Elsa,
Campaign/Action Information screen on the day of repair.
 If the vehicle is sold it must be within the NEW VEHICLE LIMITED
WARRANTY.
 Procedure must be performed within the allotted time frame stated in this
UPDATE.
 Procedure must be performed on applicable vehicles in dealer inventory
prior to sale.
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Suggestions
Please send comments or suggestions to: vwoa.workshopinformation@vw.com
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