NHTSA ID Number: 10121052
Manufacturer Communication Number: Elsa Newsletter
TSB/Document Date: 2017-10-31
Summary
Reminder 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. Installation DVDs are no longer used. New installations on new devices and re-installations on existing devices are now performed directly from the web server
A PDF of this newsletter and previous ones can be found by logging in to ServiceNet and clicking on the Elsa Newsletter
section in the Technician References menu.
Edition 169: January 18, 2016
Content
ODIS Service Version 3.0.0 Mandatory Installation from
Web-Server
Technical Bulletins
Pending Service Solutions
Tech Tips
Campaigns
Updates
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:
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 reinstallations 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
01 16 01 - 2034898 Supersedes Technical Bulletin V011526 dated November
5, 2015 to update warranty labor operations due to ELSA updates
Model(s)
Year
Eng. Code
Trans.
Code
VIN Range
VIN
From
Range To
Jetta, Jetta Wagon
2009
2.0L TDI
(CBEA)
All
All
All
Golf, Jetta Sedan, Jetta
SportWagen, Golf Wagon
2010–
2014
2.0L TDI
(CJAA)
All
All
All
Beetle, Beetle Convertible
2013–
2014
2.0L TDI
(CJAA)
All
All
All
MIL ON, DTC P0401 Exhaust Gas Recirculation Flow Insufficient Stored in ECM
Fault Memory, Could be accompanied with Fault P2463 DPF Soot Accumulation
Production Solution: MIL ON, DTC P0401 Exhaust Gas Recirculation Flow
Insufficient Stored in ECM Fault Memory, Could be accompanied with Fault P2463
DPF Soot Accumulation
28 16 01 - 2037386 Supersedes Technical Bulletin V281404 dated September
24, 2014 to update Jetta warranty labor operation 28841933 due to ELSA
updates.
Model(s)
Year
Eng. Code
Trans.
Code
VIN
Range
From
VIN
Range
To
Jetta, Jetta Wagon
2009–
2010
2.0L TDI
(CBEA,CJAA)
All
All
All
(A6) Golf, Jetta, Jetta
SportWagen, (A7) Golf
2010–
2015
2.0L TDI
(CJAA, CRUA,
CVCA)
All
All
All
Passat
2012–
2015
2.0L TDI
(CKRA, CVCA)
All
All
All
Beetle,
Beetle Convertible
2012–
2015
2.0L TDI
(CJAA, CVCA)
All
All
All
MIL ON - Glow Plug Pressure Sensor Faults Stored in ECM Fault Memory
(See Technical Bulletin for DTC codes and descriptions)
Production Solution: Implemented into production.
46 16 01 - 2010245 Supersedes T. B. V461504 dated August 7, 2015 to
update warranty table to include Elsa updates.
Vibration or Noise When Braking (U.S. Only)
Model(s)
Year
Eng.
Code
Trans.
Code
VIN Range
From
VIN Range
To
All (except
Routan)
2014–2015
All
All
All
All
All (except
Passat)
2016
All
All
All
All
Vibration or noise when braking may be due to brake disc corrosion protection
which has not been completely removed by normal braking or surface rust built up
during transportation.
Note: This Technical Bulletin only applies once at PDI. Please note that vehicles
in dealer inventory should be maintained per the recommended 30 days
maintenance procedure to prevent excessive rust build up.
Production Solution: No production change required.
93 16 01 - 2041920 Supersedes Technical Bulletin V931506 dated November
25, 2015 to update the work procedure.
Model(s)
Year
e-Golf
2015–2016
Eng. Code Trans. Code
All
All
VIN Range
From
VIN Range To
All
All
Update Programming, DTC(s) Stored in AW C6 High-Voltage Charger including
B200000, P31EA00 (U.S. Only)
Control Module (Diagnostic
Address)
DTC
DTC Description
High-Voltage Charger (C6)
B200000Ctrl.
Ctrl. Module faulty
Battery charger Charging module
2 faulty
Note: This technical bulletin must be read in its entirety before attempting the
software update.
Production Solution: Not applicable.
High-Voltage Charger (C6)
P31EA00
Pending Service Solutions
No new Pending Service Solutions this week.
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Tech Tips
96-14-05 Immobilizer Key/Key Remote Adaptation Test Plan January 15,
2016: Update to model applicability. Date: August 22, 2014
January 15, 2016: Update to model applicability.
Model(s)
Year
Golf, GTI, Golf R, Sportwagen
2015–2016
Eng. Code Trans. Code
All
All
To adapt keys to a 2015-2016 Golf, GTI, Golf R or Sportwagen (MQB chassis,) 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.
91-16-01 Component Protection Activated on Radio after Cluster
Replacement
Model(s)
Year
Eng. Code
Trans. Code
Models with MIB2 Infotainment System
2016
All
All
If Component Protection is activated on the radio after replacing the instrument
cluster, running the “KS-Master (Gateway) connection system” test plan will take the
radio out of component protection.
1. Select the Special Functions tab.
2. Scroll down to the “25 – Component protection functions” section.
3. Perform the “KS-Master (Gateway) connection system” test plan.
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Campaigns
REVISON: 97Z9 - Fuse (Plug-In Position F16)
Model(s)
Year
Eng.
Code
Trans.
Code
Tiguan
2009–
2011
All
All
VIN Range From
VIN Range To
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Revision Summary
Clarified replacement fuse panel part numbers.
High thermal cycling and a soft-coated fuse used at the F16 location may cause
movement between the socket and the fuse blade. This thermal dilution may cause
abrasions on the fuse blade coating, which increases resistance. If this happens it
may result in localized overheating. This, in turn, can disrupt the electrical current
flow to the vehicle’s exterior lights and cause a partial loss (but not a complete
failure) of the vehicle’s exterior lighting. A warning lamp and message in the
instrument cluster will immediately alert the driver. Failing illumination may lead to
reduced visibility of the vehicle and may lead to a crash.
Updates
45D7 UPDATE - TPMS/ESC Software (NVLW)
Model(s)
Year
Eng.
Code
Trans.
Code
Jetta
2014–
2015
All
All
VIN Range From
VIN Range To
See Campaign /
See Campaign /
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This update has been proactively released to prevent illumination of the TPMS
and/or ESC light at vehicle start-up and/or under low speed (e.g.
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