Technical Bulletin
Model(s)

Year

Jetta, Jetta
Wagon

2009

Golf

2010-2014

Jetta Sedan,
Jetta
SportWagen,
Golf Wagon

2010-2014

Beetle, Beetle
Convertible

2013-2014

Eng. Code

Trans. Code

VIN Range From

VIN Range To

All

All

All

All

All

All

All

All

All

All

All

All

2.0L TDI
(CBEA)
2.0L TDI
(CJAA)
2.0L TDI
(CJAA)
2.0L TDI
(CJAA)

Condition
01 17 01 January 4, 2017 2034898 Supersedes Technical Bulletin V011609 dated June 20, 2016 to update parts
table.
MIL ON, DTC P0401 Exhaust Gas Recirculation Flow Insufficient Stored in ECM Fault Memory, Could be
accompanied with Fault P2463 DPF Soot Accumulation

Technical Background
High soot loads prior to regeneration can cause possible restrictions in the EGR filter.

Production Solution
New software implemented in current production.

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Service
When diagnosing a vehicle with the fault P0401 perform the following:
 Remove the EGR filter from the DPF and swipe the inside of the exhaust pipe at the EGR filter connection
point using a clean cloth or your finger. See figures 1 and 2 below.

Figure 1

Figure 2

If your finger or the cloth comes out with black soot, replace the DPF & EGR filter together.
If there is no soot on your finger or the cloth, continue with GFF diagnostics, this bulletin does not apply.

Note:
When replacing the DPF for the fault P0401 it is important to replace both the DPF and the EGR filter together, as
soot accumulation in the EGR filter is undesired. It is NOT necessary to replace any other components for this
fault (i.e. NOx Storage Catalyst, Sulfur Catalyst, Exhaust Flap, EGR Cooler), these components should be
reinstalled in the vehicle with the new DPF and EGR filter.
Refer to Tech Tip 2035501 (TT 26-13-02) if you are unable to perform a regeneration after the repair. The
soot level adaptation may need to be reset.
After installing the new DPF and EGR filter, ensure that the ECM has been programmed to the latest version.

Note:
Vehicles with a front single assembly exhaust (one piece DPF/NOx Cat.) will require additional
components. See parts table below. If the car has already had the DPF replaced once, and has the 708 GX
installed, there is no need for the extra parts.

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Warranty

Note:
The updating of the ECM should be charged to the appropriate UPDATE or Technical Bulletin.

To determine if this procedure is covered under Warranty, always refer to the Warranty Policies and
Procedures Manual 1)
Model(s)

Year(s)

Jetta, Jetta
Wagon

2009

Golf

2010-2014

Jetta Sedan,
Jetta
SportWagen,
Golf Wagon

2010-2014

Beetle, Beetle
Convertible

2013-2014

Eng. Code(s)

Trans. Code(s)

VIN Range From

VIN Range To

All

All

All

All

All

All

All

All

All

All

All

All

2.0L TDI
(CBEA)
2.0L TDI
(CJAA)
2.0L TDI
(CJAA)
2.0L TDI
(CJAA)
SAGA Coding

Claim Type:

Use applicable Claim Type 1)

Service Number:

2674
Parts Manufacturer

Damage
Code
0010

HST

Damage Location
(Depends on Service
No.)

--

Use applicable when
indicated in Elsa (L/R)

Golf

WWO 2)

Jetta, Jetta SportWagen, Beetle,
Beetle Convertible

3ME 2)

2009 Jetta (CBEA)
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Labor Operation 3) : Remove and Install Particle
Filter (Includes EGR Filter Replacement)

26741933 = 290 TU

Labor Operation 3) : Exchange components between 26745581 = 70 TU
original and replacement Particulate Filter
Jetta Wagon (CBEA), 2009 Jetta, Jetta Wagon (CJAA)
Labor Operation 3) : Remove and Install Particle
Filter (Includes EGR Filter Replacement)

26741931 = 330 TU

Labor Operation 3) : Exchange components between 26745581 = 70 TU
original and replacement Particulate Filter
2010-2014 Golf (CJAA)
Labor Operation 3) : Remove and Install Particle
Filter (Includes EGR Filter Replacement)

26741931 = 330 TU

Labor Operation 3) : Exchange components between 26745581 = 70 TU
original and replacement Particulate Filter
2010-2014 Jetta, Jetta SportWagen (CJAA)
Labor Operation 3) : Remove and Install Particle
Filter (Includes EGR Filter Replacement)

26741931 = 320 TU

Labor Operation 3) : Exchange components between 26745581 = 70 TU
original and replacement Particulate Filter
2013-2014 Beetle (CJAA)
Labor Operation 3) : Remove and Install Particle
Filter (Includes EGR Filter Replacement)

26741933 = 330 TU

Labor Operation 3) : Exchange components between 26745581 = 70 TU
original and replacement Particulate Filter
2013-2014 Beetle Convertible (CJAA)
Labor Operation 3) : Remove and Install Particle
Filter (Includes EGR Filter Replacement)

26741933 = 370 TU

Labor Operation 3) : Exchange components between 26745581 = 70 TU
original and replacement Particulate Filter
Causal Part:

1K0 254 706 LX
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Diagnostic Time 4)
GFF Time expenditure

01500000 = Actual GFF print out

Road Test

01210002 = 00 TU
01210004 = 00 TU

Technical Diagnosis

01320000 = 30 TU max.

YES
NO
YES

Claim Comment: Input “As per Technical Bulletin 2034898” 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
MY 2009 Replacement of 1 piece system:

Part No:

Part Description

Quantity

1K0 254 708 GX

DPF

1

1K0 254 401 T

NOx Catalyst

1

1K0254 401 R

Sulfur Catalyst

1

1K0 253 115 AE

Seal

3

1K0 131 649

Bracket

1

1K0 253 725

Clamp

2

1K0 253 725 B

Clamp

2

1K0 253 120

EGR Filter

1

1K0 253 725 E

Clamp

1

1K0 253 115 T

Gasket

1

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1K0 253 725 E

Clamp

1

03G 131 547 H

Gasket

1

MY2009, MY2010-2014 Replacement of 2 piece system

1K0 254 708 GX

DPF

1

1K0 253 115 AE

Seal

1

1K0 253 725

Clamp

2

1K0 253 725 B

Clamp

2

1K0 253 120

EGR Filter

1

1K0 253 115 T

Gasket

1

1K0 253 725 E

Clamp

1

03G 131 547 H

Gasket

1

Tool Description

Tool No:

Midtronics Battery Tester/Charger

InCharge 940 (INC-940)
or
GRX3000VAS

VAS Diagnostic Tool

VAS 6150/X & VAS 6160/X and
ODIS Service with: current online updates

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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.

Document Control Revision Table
Instance Number

Published Date

Version Number

Reason For Update

2034898/12

1/4/17

V011701

Update to parts table.

2034898/11

6/20/16

V011609

To update Golf (exchange
parts) time units due to
Saga/Elsa updates
6/13/16.

2034898/1

9/4/13

V011330

Original publication.

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