Technical Bulletin
Model(s)

Year

Jetta, Jetta
Wagon

2009

Jetta

2010-2013

Eng. Code

Trans. Code

VIN Range From

VIN Range To

All

All

All

All

AJ_AM000001

AJ_DM421700

All

AJ_AW000001

AJ_DW124280

All

AJ_AM000001

AJ_DM661026

All

AT_DM000001

AT_DM657794

All

AT_DM000001

AT_DM811697

All

A3_CC000001

A3_DC096379

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

Golf

2010-2013
(CJAA)
2.0L TDI

Jetta
SportWagen

2010-2013

Beetle

2013

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

Beetle
Convertible

2013

Passat

2012-2013

(CJAA)
2.0L TDI
(CKRA)

Condition
26 15 07 July 22, 2015 2031583 Supersedes T.B. V261305 dated September 24, 2013 to include additional
models and model year applicability with VIN ranges.
MIL ON - DTC's P047F, P0477, P048A, P048B, P048C or P0401 Stored in ECM Fault Memory

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MIL ON, DTCs related to exhaust flap. One or more of the following fault codes stored in the ECM:

DTC

Description

P047F

Exhaust Pressure Control Valve "A" Stuck Open

P0477

Exhaust Pressure Control Valve "A" Low

P048A

Exhaust Pressure Control Valve "A" Stuck Closed

P048B

Exhaust Pressure Control Valve Position
Sensor/Switch Circuit

P048C

Exhaust Pressure Control Valve Pos. Sensor/Switch
Circuit Range/Performance

P0401

Exhaust Gas Recirculation Flow Insufficient
Detected

Technical Background
Tip:
Water and road salt can corrode the exhaust flap shaft causing it to stick in open / closed position.

Production Solution
Improved parts introduced into production.

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Service

WARNING:
To avoid possible injury:
When attempting to move the exhaust flap by hand, the ignition key should be in the OFF position.
If you are attempting to control the exhaust flap electronically using the scan tool, keep your hands away
from the flap during the activation.

1. If one or more of the faults are stored in the ECM fault memory, remove the exhaust flap to check for a sticking
condition. (Item 4).

If the flap cannot be moved or does not move freely, the exhaust flap must be replaced.

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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)

Year(s)

Jetta, Jetta
Wagon

2009

Jetta

2010-2013

Eng. Code(s)

Trans.
Code(s)

VIN Range From

VIN Range To

All

All

All

All

AJ_AM000001

AJ_DM421700

All

AJ_AW000001

AJ_DW124280

All

AJ_AM000001

AJ_DM661026

All

AT_DM000001

AT_DM657794

All

AT_DM000001

AT_DM811697

All

A3_CC000001

A3_DC096379

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

Golf

2010-2013
(CJAA)
2.0L TDI

Jetta
SportWagen

2010-2013

Beetle

2013

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

Beetle
Convertible

2013

Passat

2012-2013

(CJAA)
2.0L TDI
(CKRA)
SAGA Coding

Claim Type:

Use applicable Claim Type 1)
Damage

Service Number:

HST

Damage Location (Depends on
Service No.)

--

Use applicable when indicated
in Elsa (L/R)

Code
2671

0017

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Parts Manufacturer

Golf ,Jetta, Jetta Wagon, Jetta
Sedan, Jetta SportWagen,
Passat

PCT 2)

2009 Jetta, Jetta Wagon
2010-2013 Jetta Sedan, Jetta SportWagen
Labor Operation 3) : Remove and Install Exhaust 26711931 = 40 TU
Flap
2010-2013 Golf
Labor Operation 3) : Remove and Install Exhaust 26711931 = 40 TU
Flap
2013-2013 Beetle, Beetle Convertible
Labor Operation 3) : Remove and Install Exhaust
26711933 = 40 TU
Flap
2012-2013 Passat
Labor Operation 3) : Remove and Install Exhaust 26711933 = 40 TU
Flap
Causal Part: Exhaust Regulator Flap

1K0 253 691 J
Diagnostic Time 4)

GFF Time expenditure

01500000 = 20 TU max.

YES

Road Test

01210002 = 00TU

NO

01210004 = 00TU
Technical Diagnosis

01320000 = 00 TU max.

NO

Claim Comment: Input “As per Technical Bulletin 2031583” 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.

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Required Parts and Tools
Part Description

Part No:

Quantity

Exhaust Regulator Flap

1K0 253 691 J

1

Clamp

1K0 253 725 B

2

Gasket

1K0 253 115AE

2

No special tools required.

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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