Technical Bulletin
Model(s)
Beetle, Beetle
Convertible,
Jetta, CC,
Tiguan, Passat

Years(s)

Eng. Code(s)

Trans. Code(s)

VIN Range From

VIN Range To

2016

All

All

All

All

Condition
91 15 12 December 9, 2015 2042343 Supersedes V911510 dated November 19, 2015 to remove redundant
procedural step.
MIB2 PQ Discover Media and MIB2 PQ Composition Media Radio Malfunctions

Note:
This bulletin only applies to vehicles equipped with PR code(s) 7UQ or I7B.
In addition to the symptoms listed below, this programming update proactively improves various other radio
characteristics.
The customer may report one or more of the following symptoms:
Infotainment system freezes or reboots
Infotainment system turns off at random
Navigation system malfunctions or is inoperative
Navigation announcements speak in German
Adjustment of subwoofer settings sporadically unavailable in setup menu
Sirius radio issues
Compass display in instrument cluster is erratic or malfunctions
Crackling or static noise from speakers
Park pilot is inoperative or unavailable
Automatic clock update for Daylight Savings Time malfunctions
Abnormal sound output and/or delayed sound output from speakers
Android Auto malfunctions or is inoperative

Note:
This technical bulletin must be read in its entirety before attempting the software update.
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Technical Background
This procedure resolves the concern(s) specified above by updating the MIB2 PQ radio software to the latest
level 0245.

Production Solution
Not applicable.

Service
Software Update Procedure
 Connect Midtronics InCharge 940 (INC 940) or GRX3000VAS Tester/Charger to the vehicle’s battery.
 Switch the ignition to the ON position.
 Switch ON the radio.
 Check the Software Version by pressing and holding “Menu” button for 10 seconds to enter Service Mode.

 Select “Software update/versions” on the touch
screen menu.

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 If the current “Installed SW MU Version” is lower
than 0245, proceed with this Technical Bulletin.
 If the current “Installed SW MU Version” is
greater than or equal to 0245, this work
procedure does not apply.

 Insert the applicable software update SD card into the SD card reader on the face of the radio display.
 Allow the data on the SD card to load.

 Press “Update” on the touch screen menu.

 Press “SD Card” on the touch screen menu.
 Press “MST2_US_VW_PQ_P0245T (0245-2)” on the touch screen menu.

 Press “Next” on the touch screen menu.
 The update will now take place.

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Tip:
The radio may reboot one or more times during the update process. This is normal and not indicative of a
malfunction.

 This screen will be displayed once the update
process is complete.
 Press the back arrow key on the touch screen
display to return to the main menu.

 The update process is now complete.
 Remove the SD card from the SD card reader and store it in a suitable location.

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Warranty
To determine if this procedure is covered under Warranty, always refer to the Warranty Policies and
Procedures Manual 1)
Model(s)
Beetle Sedan,
Beetle Cabrio,
Jetta, CC,
Tiguan, Passat

Year(s)

Eng. Code(s)

Trans. Code(s)

VIN Range From

VIN Range To

2016

All

All

All

All

SAGA Coding
Claim Type:

Use applicable Claim Type 1)

Service Number:

Damage
Code

9130
Parts Manufacturer

HST

Damage Location
(Depends on Service No.)

--

Use applicable when
indicated in Elsa (L/R)

0039
Beetle Cabrio, Beetle Sedan,
Jetta, CC, Tiguan, Passat

Labor Operation 3) : Update programming

91302599 = 40 TU

Labor Operation 3) : Charge Battery

27068950 = 10 TU

Causal Part: Select Labor Operation

91302599

YD5 2)

Diagnostic Time 4)
GFF Time expenditure

01500000 = 00 TU max.

Road Test

01210002 = 00 TU
01210004 = 00 TU

Technical Diagnosis

01320000 = 00 TU max.

NO
NO
NO

Claim Comment: Input “As per Technical Bulletin 2042343” in comment section of Warranty Claim.

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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
No special tools required.

Tool Description

Tool No:

Midtronics Battery Tester/Charger

InCharge 940 (INC-940)
or
GRX3000VAS
VAS 6150/X & VAS 6160/X with

VAS Diagnostic Tool

ODIS Service with: current online updates

SD Card: MY 2016 Beetle Sedan, Beetle Cabrio,
Jetta, CC, Tiguan, Passat

SW0245UD

Tip:
Additional copies of the SD card may be ordered from Volkswagen Technical Literature Ordering Center at
www.vw.techliterature.com.

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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