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Edition 60: November 4, 2013

Content
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ODIS Quick Reference
Guide

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Technical Bulletins

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Pending Service
Solutions

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Tech Tips

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Campaigns

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Updates

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Suggestions

ODIS Quick Reference Guide
Several weeks ago, the ODIS Quick Reference Guide was sent to all dealer technicians (noncorporate users) to assist them in navigating through key ODIS information. For easy access, we
are including a link to the document.
Please go to: www.vwhub.com/snetljct/en/web/vw/offboard-diagnostic-information-system-odis
to download the ODIS Quick Reference Guide.
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Technical Bulletins
01 13 35 - 2028609 Supersedes T.B. V011236 dated December 18, 2012 to
update SVM applicability table.
Update Programming for Engine Control Module and Transmission Control
Module, for Shudder and/or Slight Hesitation Concerns
Model(s)

Year

Eng.
Code

Trans.
Code

VIN
Range
From

VIN
Range
To

Jetta SportWagen, Golf, Jetta
Sedan, Beetle Convertible,
Passat

2012–
2013

2.0L
(CJAA)

6 spd.
DSG
(02E)

All

All

Current ECM/TCM programming could be causing slight hesitation related
concerns in DSG equipped vehicles (depending on driving conditions).
Production Solution: Improved ECM/TCM software to address drivability concerns
and slight hesitation complaints.
44 13 05 - 2031087 Supersedes T.B. V441304 dated June 27, 2013 to add
model year 2014 and to remove model year 2012 along with models Jetta,
Jetta Hybrid, Beetle Sedan and Beetle Convertible applicability.
Model(s)

Year

Passat

2013–2014

Eng. Code Trans. Code
All

All

VIN Range
From

VIN Range
To

All

All

Four Wheel Alignment and Vehicle Drift-Pull Overview
This Technical Bulletin provides an overview for performing vehicle four Wheel
Alignment, and information on improving vehicle drift/pull using selective tire
placement. The information provided is based on the Hunter alignment equipment,
Hunter GSP9700 with StraightTrak® (VAS 6230x ) and John Bean RFV2000 with
OptiLine (VAS 6311A) diagnostic balancer. The alignment information provided in
this bulletin is not limited to the Hunter alignment equipment, and still applies with
the use of other Volkswagen approved alignment equipment. The diagnostic
procedure for selective tire placement, to improve vehicle drift/pull, will require the
use of one of the diagnostic balancers previously mentioned.
Production Solution: Extensive analysis was conducted by Volkswagen for concerns
of vehicle drift/pull and it has been determined that this condition is NOT caused by
any production issues with the vehicle’s steering or suspension systems. The main
contributors for these concerns are tire pull and road surface tilt (road crown). Tire

pull is a natural condition of radial tire construction and road surfaces are tilted for
water drainage. The intent of the information provided in this bulletin is to optimize
the straight ahead tracking of the vehicle for customer satisfaction.
87 13 01 - 2005566 Supersedes Technical Bulletin V871204 dated April 26,
2012 to update Passat vendor code in the warranty table.
HVAC, Unpleasant Odor
Model(s)

Year

Eng.
Code

Trans.
Code

VIN Range
From

VIN Range
To

All (except
Routan)

2000–2013

All

All

All

All

Unpleasant odor is coming from Heating and Ventilation system. Odor mainly
occurs after vehicle has been sitting (unused) at least 5 hours and within 20 to 60
seconds after vehicle is first started.
Production Solution: Not applicable.

Pending Service Solutions
No new pending service solutions this week.
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Tech Tips
20-13-03TT - In-Tank Fuel Pump Pressure Specified Value
November 1, 2013: Update to Information.
Model(s)

Year

Eng. Code

Trans. Code

Tiguan

2009–2013

All

All

Be aware that the specified value for pressure from the in-tank (low side) fuel pump
is 2.7 bar or higher.
91-12-08TT - Bluetooth Compatibility
November 1, 2013 – Update to Information.
Model(s)

Year

Eng. Code

Trans. Code

Routan

2010–2013

All

All

CC, EOS, Golf, GTI, Tiguan, Jetta,
Jetta Sportwagen, Touareg

2011–2012

All

All

Passat, Beetle

2012–2013

All

All

To check Bluetooth compatibility for all 2011 and newer vehicles, as well as 2010
Routan, use the link below.
The web address can also be provided to customers. www.vw/bluetooth.com
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Campaigns
No new campaigns this week
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Updates
No new updates this week.

Suggestions
Please send comments or suggestions to: vwoa.workshopinformation@vw.com
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