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Edition 168: January 11, 2016

Content
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ODIS Service Version 3.0.0 Mandatory Installation from
Web-Server

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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

ODIS Service Version 3.0.0 - Mandatory Installation from
Web-Server
Please be reminded that ODIS Service V3.0.0 is now available for installation, and that it is
mandatory on all diagnostic devices used on vehicles covered by the new vehicle warranty. With
the release of V3.0.0:
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Online updates are no longer available for ODIS Service versions up to and
including V2.2.7. As a result, we urge you to ensure V3.0.0 installations take place
quickly as possible.

Installation DVDs are no longer used. New installations on new devices and re-

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installations on existing devices are now performed directly from the web server.
For detailed installation instructions, please log on to ServiceNet and navigate to the Vehicle
Diagnostics category. Then refer to ODIS Service – Service Information (2015) document:
Version 3.0.0 – Mandatory Installation from Web Server

Technical Bulletins
87 16 01 - 2038368 Supersedes Technical Bulletin V871518 dated December
16, 2015 to update Noise dampening pan labor operation.
Air Conditioning Does Not Cool and or Compressor is Noisy
Model(s)

Year

Eng.
Code

Trans.
Code

VIN Range
From

VIN Range
To

Golf/GTI, Golf
SportWagen

2015–
2016

All

All

All

All

One or more of the following conditions are exhibited:
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

The air conditioning does not cool, or the cooling performance is very weak.
The air conditioning system cools, but the compressor is noisy. The noise is
characterized as a grinding or groaning noise.
 Either symptom may be intermittent.
 No DTCs are stored.

Production Solution: Improved N280 valve for the Sanden A/C compressor
CW36/15.

Pending Service Solutions
No new Pending Service Solutions this week.
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Tech Tips
44-13-03 All Models-Four Wheel Alignments - Date: November 8, 2013
January 8, 2016: Update to model year applicability.
Model(s)

Year

Eng. Code

Trans. Code

All

2012–2016

All

All

This Tech Tip provides an overview of vehicle four wheel alignment, and important
steps that should be followed when performing four wheel alignments.
Note:
Email a scanned copy of the before and after alignment measurements to
VWGoA.Chassis@vw.com, and file the printed copy with the Repair Order. If a
Volkswagen Technical Assistance (VTA) ticket was opened, the alignment before
and after measurements should be attached, before the VTA is closed. This is
required for all alignment check or repairs performed under warranty.
Email must include the following information:
VIN
Repair Order (RO) Number
 Mileage (from RO)
 Dealer Code
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The alignment data must be a legible scanned copy of the original print or screen
capture (picture). The recommended formats are PDF or JPEG.
(See Tech Tip for images)
44-13-04 All Models – Steering Wheel Off Center - Date: November 22, 2013
January 8, 2016: Update to model year applicability.
Model(s)

Year

Eng. Code

Trans. Code

All

2012–2016

All

All

This Tech Tip was established to explain the influence the adjustable steering
column tilt position has on the steering wheel being off center and to provide
information on checking for steering wheel off center.
Influence of the Steering Column Tilt Position
Due to the design of the adjustable steering column, a level steering wheel can vary
up to 2.4 degrees in total from the level position depending on the tilt adjustment of
the steering column. In the full up steering column tilt position, the steering wheel is
set approximately 1.2 degrees off center to the right and accordingly, 1.2 degrees

to the left in the full down tilt position. When the steering column is in the center tilt
position the steering wheel is level.
When checking if the steering wheel is level (centered), make sure that the
steering column adjustment is in the center tilt position.
If the steering wheel is off center when the steering column is in the center tilt
position, perform vehicle four wheel alignment to correct the steering wheel level
position. See TT 44 13 03 – Four Wheel Alignments.
Note:
DO NOT remove the steering wheel from the steering column to correct steering
wheel off center.
96-14-05 Immobilizer Key/Key Remote Adaptation
Model(s)

Year

Eng. Code

Trans. Code

Golf, GTI

2015–2016

All

All

To adapt keys to a 2015 Golf or Golf GTI, it is necessary to complete the “Adapt
Immobilizer” test plan. Kessy Vehicles: Verify that the reader coil (figure 1) is
removed from the steering column and the key is touching the reader coil during
key adaptation. Bladed key vehicle, it is not necessary to remove the reader coil.
The test plan can be found under the ODIS Special Functions Tab (figure 2) or by
navigating to “Immobilizer functions” under “Elect. Immobilizer 5A” after clicking
the “Select self-test” button in the Test Plan tab (figure 3). This procedure adapts
both the remote and immobilizer functions of the key.
Note:
Vehicle may not start and or have warning lights on cluster after immobilizer / key
adaptation is completed. See pg. 5 information in this tech tips after immobilizer /

key adaptation for further instructions.

Campaigns
No new campaigns this week.

Updates
No new updates this week.

Suggestions
Please send comments or suggestions to: vwoa.workshopinformation@vw.com
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