Technical Bulletin
Model(s)

Year

Eng. Code

Trans. Code

VIN Range From

VIN Range To

Golf, GTI, Golf
Sportwagen,
Golf R, eGolf

2016

All

All

All

All

Condition
91 15 15 December 18, 2015 2042718
MIB2 MQB Discover Media and MIB2 MQB Composition Media
* (Composition Media for eGolf ONLY)
Note:
For Golf, GTI, and Golf Sportwagen, this bulletin only applies to vehicles with PR code(s) 7UF.
For Golf R and eGolf, this bulletin applies to all vehicles EXCEPT vehicles with PR code 7UG.
In addition to the symptoms listed below, this programming update proactively improves various other radio
characteristics.
The customer may complain of 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
Automatic clock update for Daylight Savings Time malfunctions
Abnormal sound output and/or delayed sound output from speakers
Android Auto malfunctions or is inoperative

Technical Background
This procedure resolves the concern(s) specified above by updating the MIB2 MQB infotainment system software
to the latest level 0245.

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Production Solution
Not applicable.

Service
Software Update Procedure

Note:
This Technical Bulletin must be read in its entirety before attempting the software update.
 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 the “Menu” hard key button for 10 seconds to enter
“Service Mode”.
 Select “Software update/versions” on the touch
screen menu.

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

 Insert the applicable software update SD card into the 5F module SD card reader located in the glove box.
 Press “Update” on the touch screen menu.
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 Press “SD card” on the touch screen menu.
 Press “MST2_US_VW_ZR_P0245T (0245-2)” on the touch screen menu.
 Press “Start” on the touch screen menu.
 Press “Next” on the touch screen menu.

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

 Press “Cancel” on the touch screen menu.

 It is not necessary connect the diagnostic tester.
 The update is now complete, remove the s/d card from the 5F module SD card reader and return the s/d card
to the original storage container.

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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)

Eng. Code(s)

Trans. Code(s)

VIN Range From

VIN Range To

Golf, GTI, Golf
Sportwagen,
Golf R, eGolf

2016

All

All

All

All

SAGA Coding
Claim Type:

Use applicable Claim Type 1)

Service Number:

Damage
Code

9130

0039

Parts Manufacturer

HST

Damage Location
(Depends on Service No.)

--

Use applicable when
indicated in Elsa (L/R)

Golf, GTI, Golf Sportwagen, Golf
R, eGolf

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 2042718” 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
No Special Parts required.

Tool Description

Tool No:

Midtronics Battery Tester/Charger

InCharge 940 (INC-940)
Or
GRX3000VAS

SD Card: MY 2016 Golf, GTI, Golf Sportwagen, Golf
R, eGolf

SW0245TSUD

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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