Technical Bulletin
Model(s)

Year(s)

Eng. Code(s)

Trans. Code(s)

VIN Range From

VIN Range To

(A5) Rabbit, GTI

2006-2007

All

All

All

All

(A5) Jetta

2005-2007

All

All

All

All

Condition
01 12 30 October 3, 2012 2012705 Supersedes T. B. V010615 dated September 19, 2006 to update warranty
information.
Engine, Cranks Intermittently or No Crank
Customer may state that engine cranks intermittently or will not crank. May be more evident when HOT.

Technical Background
May be caused internally when the Steering Column Electronic Systems Control Module -J527- fails, this causes
Terminal 50 to not energize high, which results in a no crank condition.
Steering Column Electronic Systems Control Module -J527- performs two operations when starting the vehicle.
When ignition is turned to crank position:
• A message is sent via CAN bus to Vehicle Electrical System Control Module -J519-.
• The Terminal 50 circuit between Vehicle Electrical System Control Module -J519- and Steering Column
Electronic Systems Control Module -J527- is energized to high.
Tip:
Fault code for “00885 Ignition/Starter Switch -D- (terminal 50) 008 implausible signal 001 sporadic” may be stored
in Vehicle Electrical System Control Module -J519-.

Production Solution
No production change required.

Service
• Verify the output of the Steering Column Electronic Systems Control Module -J527- using VAS 5051/5052.
• Enter address word 16 - Steering Wheel Electronics.
• Read Measuring Value Block 3.
In field one, there will be a bit pattern which is relevant to ignition switch status.

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Similar screen appears:
• Turn ignition switch to the crank position and
observe that the last bit cycles from “0” to “1”, as
shown.
Tip:
Example of switch in crank position: 01011
If the bit does not cycle, then verify the integrity of
the ignition switch (further diagnostics are needed.
DO NOT continue with this Technical Bulletin).
• Exit address word 16 - Steering Wheel Electronics.
• Enter address word 09 - Electronic Central Electrics.
• Read Measuring Value Block 7.
• Turn ignition switch to the crank position again and hold.
The first field is a status indication of the Terminal 50 input on pin G1 on the Vehicle Electrical System Control
Module -J519-.
Similar screen appears:
• If this does not cycle from “OFF” to “ON” , as
shown, when in the crank position then the
Vehicle Electrical System Control Module -J519is not receiving a Terminal 50 input from the
Steering Column Electronic Systems Control
Module -J527-.

Verify Terminal 50 circuit and connector terminals between Vehicle Electrical System Control Module -J519- and
Steering Column Electronic Systems Control Module -J527-.
Circuit path: Pin 1 on the 12 pin G connector of Vehicle Electrical System Control Module -J519- to pin 18
on the 20 pin connector of the Steering Column Electronic Systems Control Module -J527-.

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Steering Column Electronic Systems Control Module
-J527- located under steering column, -arrow-.

Connector G located on top of Vehicle Electrical
System Control Module -J519-, -arrow-.

If Terminal 50 circuit is valid:
• Replace Steering Column Electronic Systems Control Module -J527-. See Repair Manual Group 94 - Lights,
Switches - exterior, Steering Column Switches.
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Tip:
It is helpful to copy the coding of the Steering Column Electronic Systems Control Module -J527- prior to
exchanging the part.
If Terminal 50 circuit or connector terminals are damaged:
• Repair as necessary.

Warranty

To determine if this procedure is covered under Warranty, always refer to the Warranty Policies and
1)
Procedures Manual
Model(s)

(A5) Rabbit, GTI

Year(s)

Eng. Code(s)

Trans. Code(s)

VIN Range
From

VIN Range
To

2006-2007

All

All

All

All

SAGA Coding
Claim Type:

Use applicable Claim Type

Service Number:

9449

1)

Damage
Code

HST

Damage Location (Depends on
Service No.)

--

Use applicable when indicated
in ElsaWeb (L/R)

0040

Parts Manufacturer

Rabbit, GTI

See Removed Part

3)

94491950 = 10 TU

3)

70111950 = 10 TU

3)

48101950 = 10 TU

Labor Operation : Driver Airbag Remove and
Reinstall

3)

69581900 = 30 TU

Causal Part:

Steering Column Systems Control Module

Labor Operation : Steering Column Electronics
Module Remove and Install
Labor Operation : Steering Column Trim
Remove and Install
Labor Operation : Steering Wheel Remove and
Reinstall

Diagnostic Time
GFF Time expenditure

01500000 = 20 TU max

2)

4)

YES

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Road Test

01210002 01210004

NO

Technical Diagnosis

0132xxxx = 00 TU max.

NO

Claim Comment: Input “As per Technical Bulletin 2012705” 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 Policy Procedures Manual.

To determine if this procedure is covered under Warranty, always refer to the Warranty Policies and
1)
Procedures Manual
Model(s)

(A5) Jetta

Year(s)

Eng. Code(s)

Trans. Code(s)

VIN Range
From

VIN Range To

2005-2007

All

All

All

All

SAGA Coding
Claim Type:

Use applicable Claim Type

Service Number:

9449

1)

Damage
Code

HST

Damage Location (Depends on
Service No.)

--

Use applicable when indicated in
ElsaWeb (L/R)

0040
Jetta

See Removed Part

3)

94491950 = 20 TU

3)

48101950 = 10 TU

Labor Operation : Driver Airbag Remove and
Reinstall

3)

69581900 = 30 TU

Causal Part:

Steering Column Systems Control Module

Labor Operation : Steering Column Electronics
Module Remove and Install
Labor Operation : Steering Wheel Remove and
Reinstall

Diagnostic Time

2)

4)

GFF Time expenditure

01500000 = 20 TU max

YES

Road Test

01210002 01210004

NO

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Technical Diagnosis

0132xxxx = 00 TU max.

NO

Claim Comment: Input “As per Technical Bulletin 2012705” 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 Policy Procedures Manual.

Required Parts and Tools

Description

Part No:

Quantity

Steering Column Electronic
Systems Control Module -J527-

Ordered by VIN

1

Tool Description

Tool No:

Midtronics Battery Tester/Charger

InCharge 940 (INC-940)

VAS Diagnostic Tool

VAS-PC, 5051B, 5052A, 6150X
(Base CD V19.01.00 and Brand DVD V19.18.00 or
higher)

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