NHTSA ID Number: 10123026
Manufacturer Communication Number: V261506 2039436
TSB/Document Date: 2017-11-08
Summary
Technical Bulletin (Ad Blue Leakage at Reductant Injector): Welding process issues of the reductant line connector to the supply line may cause Ad Blue leakage at the reductant injector. This document contains the fault codes needed to diagnose, and service the issue. The document contains the fault codes necessary to check warranty coverage for servicing the issue
Technical Bulletin
Model(s)
Year
Jetta
2015
Eng. Code
Trans. Code
VIN Range From
VIN Range To
All
AJ_FM200001
AJ_FM296633
All
AJ_FM350050
AJ_FM358215
All
AT_FM600001
AT_FM639473
All
AT_FM800001
AT_FM811301
All
A3_FC000001
A3_FC064622
All
AU_FM000001
AU_FM069384
All
AU_FM500001
AU_FM501189
2.0L TDI
(CVCA)
2.0L TDI
Jetta
2015
(CVCA)
2.0L TDI
Beetle
2015
(CVCA)
2.0L TDI
Beetle
Convertible
2015
Passat
2015
(CVCA)
2.0L TDI
(CVCA)
2.0L TDI
Golf
2015
(CRUA)
Golf
2.0L TDI
2015
SportWagen
(CRUA)
Condition
26 15 06 July 14, 2015 2039436 Supersedes Technical Bulletin V261504 dated April 30, 2015 to include
applicable model VIN ranges.
Ad Blue Warning and or MIL ON - Ad Blue Leakage at Reductant Injector
The following fault code may also be stored in the ECM Fault Memory:
DTC
P20E8
Description
Reductant Pressure Too Low
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Technical Bulletin
Technical Background
Welding process issues of the reductant line connector to the supply line may cause Ad Blue leakage at the
reductant injector.
Production Solution
Improved parts implemented into production.
Service
Inspect the connection of the reductant supply line connector at the reductant injector in the engine compartment.
If white crystalized (dried) Ad Blue is found at the reductant injector (see Figure 1 & 2), it will be necessary to
replace the reductant supply line.
Figure 1
Figure 2
Thoroughly clean the area of the reductant supply line connection with water to remove the crystalized Ad Blue.
Replace the reductant supply line.
Note:
It is not necessary to replace the reductant injector.
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Technical Bulletin
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
2015
Eng. Code(s)
Trans. Code(s)
VIN Range From
VIN Range To
All
AJ_FM200001
AJ_FM296633
All
AJ_FM350050
AJ_FM358215
All
AT_FM600001
AT_FM639473
All
AT_FM800001
AT_FM811301
All
A3_FC000001
A3_FC064622
All
AU_FM000001
AU_FM069384
All
AU_FM500001
AU_FM501189
2.0L TDI
(CVCA)
2.0L TDI
Jetta
2015
(CVCA)
2.0L TDI
Beetle
2015
(CVCA)
2.0L TDI
Beetle
Convertible
2015
Passat
2015
(CVCA)
2.0L TDI
(CVCA)
2.0L TDI
Golf
2015
(CRUA)
Golf
2.0L TDI
2015
SportWagen
(CRUA)
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
2684
Parts Manufacturer
0050
Passat
WWO 2)
Golf, Golf SportWagen, Jetta,
Beetle, Beetle Convertible
3ME 2)
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Passat
Labor Operation 3) : Reductant Agent Supply Line
Remove + Install
26841905 = 50 TU
Labor Operation 3) : Clean Up of crystallized Ad Blue 26842999 = 20 TU
Labor Operation 3) : Reductant Agent Inspect + Add
26883500 = 30 TU
Jetta, Golf, Golf SportWagen, Beetle, Beetle Convertible
Labor Operation 3) : Reductant Agent Inspect + Add
26883500 = 30 TU
Labor Operation 3) : Clean Up of crystallized Ad Blue 26842999 = 20 TU
Labor Operation 3) :Underbody Cover Plate
Remove+Reinstall
51901950 = 20 TU
Labor Operation 3) : Reductant Agent Supply Line
Remove + Install
26841950 = 70 TU
Causal Part: Supply Line for Reduction Agent
See Parts Table Below
Diagnostic Time 4)
GFF Time expenditure
01500000 = 20 TU max.
Road Test
01210002 = 00 TU
YES
NO
01210004 = 00 TU
Technical Diagnosis:
01320000 = 00 TU max.
NO
Claim Comment: Input “As per Technical Bulletin 2039436” 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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Technical Bulletin
Required Parts and Tools
Model
Part Number
Description
Passat
561 131 984 D
Supply Line for Reduction Agent
Golf, Golf SportWagen
5Q0 131 984 E
Supply Line for Reduction Agent
Jetta, Beetle, Beetle Convertible
5C0 131 984 B
Supply Line for Reduction Agent
Tool Description
Tool No:
Midtronics Battery Tester/Charger
InCharge 940 (INC-940)
or
GRX3000VAS
VAS Diagnostic Tool
VAS 6150/X & VAS 6160/X with
ODIS Service with: current online updates
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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