NHTSA ID Number: 10120216
Manufacturer Communication Number: V011413 2035758
TSB/Document Date: 2017-10-21
Summary
Technical Bulletin (Knock Sensor Fault): This document informs of imperfections in the engine wiring harness. The product solution for this issue was Improvements made to engine harness. It also contains graphics for the updated harness routing, the "Fault Codes" necessary to diagnosis, and potential remedy of the issue. The fault codes for checking warranty coverage for servicing the vehicle are also available.
Technical Bulletin
Model(s)
Year
Passat
2012
Eng. Code
Trans. Code
VIN Range From
VIN Range To
All
All
All
3.6L
(CDVB)
Condition
01 14 13 July 8, 2014 2035758 Supersedes Technical Bulletin V011409 dated March 31, 2014 to change vendor
code in warranty table.
MIL ON DTC P0327 Knock Sensor Fault stored in ECM
DTC
Description
P0327
Knock Sensor 1 Circ. Low Input
Technical Background
DTC P0327 stored in ECM fault memory due to imperfections in the engine wiring harness.
Production Solution
Improvements made to engine harness.
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Service
• Disconnect negative battery cable and replace engine harness, refer to figures 1 thru 4 for harness routing.
1. Camshaft position sensor- G40
2. Camshaft adjustment valve 1 N205
3. Exhaust camshaft adjustment valve 1- N318
4. Camshaft position sensor 2- G163
5. Engine coolant temperature sensor- G62
Figure 1
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1. 1. Knock sensor 2- G66
2. 2.Fuel pressure regulator valve N276
1. Engine speed sensor- G28
2. Oil pressure switch- F1
3. Coolant recirculation pump V50
4. A/C compressor regulator valve- N280
5. Generator with voltage regulator- CX1
Figure 2
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1. Intake air temperature sensor G42, Mass airflow
sensor G70
2. Throttle valve control module GX3, Throttle valve
control module J338, EPC throttle drive G186, EPC
throttle drive angle sensor 1 G187
3. Positive crankcase ventilation heating element
N79
4. EVAP canister purge regulator valve 1 N80
5. Low fuel pressure sensor G410
6. 3-pin connector T3w
7. Knock sensor 1 G61
8. Oil level thermal sensor G266
Figure 3
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Figure 4
Figure 4 Legend
1. Ignition coil 1 with power output stage
N70
2. Ignition coil 2 with power output stage
N127
3. Ignition coil 3 with power output stage
N291
4. Ignition coil 4 with power output stage
N292
5. Ignition coil 5 with power output stage
N323
6. Ignition coil 6 with power output stage
N324
7. Fuel pressure sensor
G247
8. Cylinder 6 fuel injector
N84
9. Cylinder 5 fuel injector
N83
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10. Cylinder 4 fuel injector
N33
11. Cylinder 3 fuel injector
N32
12. Cylinder 2 fuel injector
N32
13. Cylinder 1 fuel injector
N30
Warranty
To determine if this procedure is covered under Warranty, always refer to the Warranty Policies and
1)
Procedures Manual
Model(s)
Year(s)
Passat
2012
Eng.
Code(s)
Trans.
Code(s)
VIN Range From
VIN Range To
All
All
All
3.6L
(CDVB)
SAGA Coding
Claim Type:
Use applicable Claim Type
1)
Damage
Service Number:
HST
Damage Location (Depends on
Service No.)
-
Use applicable when indicated in
ElsaWeb (L/R)
Code
9752
040
Parts Manufacturer
Passat
3)
WWO
Labor Operation : Remove and Install Engine
Harness
97521941 = 370 TU
Causal Part:
03H 971 627 F
Diagnostic Time
GFF Time expenditure
01500000 = 30 TU
Road Test
01210002 = 10 TU
2)
4)
YES
YES
01210004 = 10 TU
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Technical Diagnosis
01320000 = 00 TU
NO
Claim Comment: Input “As per Technical Bulletin 2035758” 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.
Required Parts and Tools
Part No:
Part Description
Quantity
03H 971 627 F
Engine Harness
1
Tool Description
Tool No:
Midtronics Battery Tester/Charger
InCharge 940 (INC-940)
VAS Diagnostic Tool
VAS 5051B, VAS 5052A, VAS 6150/X & VAS 6160/X
with:
ODIS Service 2.0.0 or higher with current online
updates
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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