Technical Bulletin
Model

Year

Passat

2012-2014

Touareg

2009-2012

Touareg

2013-2014

Touareg

2015-2016

Eng. Code(s)

Trans. Code(s)

VIN Range From

VIN Range To

All

All

All

All

All

All

All

All

All

All

BP_FD001288

BP_GD002123

2.0L TDI
(CKRA)
3.0L TDI
(CATA)
3.0L TDI
(CNRB)
3.0L TDI
(CNRB)

Condition
26 16 05 November 14, 2016 2041110 Supersedes Technical Bulletin V261604 dated October 26, 2016 to
include additional diagnostic trouble code (DTCs) applicability.
MIL ON, DTC P202A, P202B, P202C, P203A, P203B, P203C, P205A, P205B, or P205C Stored in ECM Fault
Memory
MIL ON with one or more of the faults below present.

DTC

Description

P202A

Reductant Tank Heater Control Circuit/Open

P202B

Reductant Tank Heater Control Circuit Low

P202C

Reductant Tank Heater Control Circuit High

P203A

Reductant Level Sensor Circuit Low

P203B

Reductant Level Sensor Circuit Range/Performance

P203C

Reductant Level Sensor Circuit High

P205A

Reductant Tank Temperature Sensor Circuit

P205B

Reductant Tank Temperature Sensor Circuit
Range/Performance

P205C

Reductant Tank Temperature Sensor Circuit Low
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Technical Background
Selective Catalyst Reduction (SCR) heater electronics contaminated with AdBlue®.

Production Solution
Implemented into production.

Service
Procedure
 Check electrical connections for proper contact.
 If electrical connections are ok, replace the SCR heater module per ELSA repair procedure.

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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)

Passat

2012-2014

Touareg

2009-2010

Touareg

2011-2014

Touareg

2015-2016

Eng. Code(s)

Trans. Code(s)

VIN Range From

VIN Range To

All

All

All

All

All

All

All

All

All

All

BP_FD001288

BP_GD002123

2.0L TDI
(CKRA)
3.0L TDI
(CATA)
3.0L TDI
(CNRB)
3.0L TDI
(CNRB)
SAGA Coding

Claim Type:

Use applicable Claim Type 1)

Service Number:

2682
Parts Manufacturer

Damage
Code
0040

HST

Damage Location
(Depends on Service
No.)

--

Use applicable when
indicated in Elsa (L/R)

Passat, Touareg

WWO 2)

Passat
Labor Operation: Taillights Remove + Install

94312000 = 30 TU

Labor Operation: Rear Bumper Cover Remove +
Reinstall

63691950 = 30 TU

Labor Operation: Reductive Agent Drain + Fill

26881700 = 50 TU

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Labor Operation: Reductive Agent Tank Remove +
Install

26811950 = 20 TU

Labor Operation: Reductive Agent Heating Element
26821950 = 20 TU
Remove + Install
2009-2010 Touareg
Labor Operation: Rear Muffler Remove + Install

26331931 = 70 TU

Labor Operation: Reductive Agent Drain + Fill

26881700 = 50 TU

Labor Operation: Reductive Agent Heating Element
26821981 = 30 TU
Remove + Install
Labor Operation: Reductive Agent Tank Remove +
Install

26811981 = 40 TU

2011-2016 Touareg
Labor Operation: Rear Muffler Remove + Install

26331900 = 70 TU

Labor Operation: Reductive Agent Drain + Fill

26881700 = 50 TU

Labor Operation: Reductive Agent Tank Remove +
Install

26811950 = 50 TU

Labor Operation: Reductive Agent Heating Element
26821950 = 30 TU
Remove + Install
Causal Part: Heater for Reduction Agent

See Parts Table Below
Diagnostic Time 4)

GFF Time expenditure

01500000 = 30 TU max.

Road Test

01210002 = 00 TU
01210004 = 00 TU

Technical Diagnosis

01320000 = 00 TU max.

YES
NO
NO

Claim Comment: Input “As per Technical Bulletin 2041110” 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.
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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
2012-2014 Passat
Part Description

Part No:

Quantity

Heater Element Repair Kit

561 198 970A

1

AdBlue®

G 052 910 A2

10.00

2009-2010 Touareg
Part Description

Part No:

Quantity

Heater Element Repair Kit

7L6 198 970A

1

AdBlue®

G 052 910 A2

9.00

2011-2012 Touareg
Part Description

Part No:

Quantity

Heater Element Repair Kit

7P6 198 970A

1

AdBlue®

G 052 910 A2

10.00

2013-2016 Touareg
Part Description

Part No:

Quantity

Heater Element Repair Kit

7P6 198 970A

1

AdBlue®

G 052 910 A2

11.00

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Tool Description

Tool No:

Midtronics Battery Tester/Charger

InCharge 940 (INC-940)
or
GRX3000VAS

Engine and Gearbox Jack

VAS6931

AdBlue® Recovery Unit

VAS6557

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.

Document Control Revision Table
Instance Number

Published Date

Version Number

Reason For Update

2041110/4

11/14/16

V261605

To include additional DTC
applicability.

2041110/3

10/26/16

V261604

To include Touareg VIN
range.

2041110/1

7/14/15

V261505

Original publication.

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