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NHTSA ID Number: 10199917

Manufacturer Communication Number: Circular 24Fi

TSB/Document Date: 2021-09-02


Summary

Engine control software updates include improvements to diagnostics and monitoring to improve vehicle serviceability.


P060C
P0125
P02CC
P02CD
P02CE
P02CF
P02D0
P02D1
P02D2
P02D3
P0301
P0302
P0303
P0304
P0420
P050B
P13EA
P068A
P2431
U1008
P2181
P0410
P0491
P0133
P0135

Description
Intake Air System Leak
O2 Sensor Circ.,Bank1‐Sensor1 Slow Response
Cooling System Performance
Intake Air Temperature Sensor 1 Bank 1 Circuit Range/Performance
EVAP System Purge Vapor Line Restricted/Blocked
Engine Oil Temperature Sensor Circuit range/performance
O2 Sensor Heater Circ.,Bank1‐Sensor1 Malfunction
EVAP system high pressure purge line performance
ECM/PCM Processor
Internal Control Module Main Processor Performance (Symptom Code 30923 ONLY)
Insufficient Coolant Temp. for Closed Loop Fuel Control
Cylinder 1 Fuel Injector Offset Learning At Min Limit
Cylinder 1 Fuel Injector Offset Learning At Max Limit
Cylinder 2 Fuel Injector Offset Learning At Min Limit
Cylinder 2 Fuel Injector Offset Learning At Max Limit
Cylinder 3 Fuel Injector Offset Learning At Min Limit
Cylinder 3 Fuel Injector Offset Learning At Max Limit
Cylinder 4 Fuel Injector Offset Learning At Min Limit
Cylinder 4 Fuel Injector Offset Learning At Max Limit
Cyl.1 Misfire Detected
Cyl.2 Misfire Detected
Cyl.3 Misfire Detected
Cyl.4 Misfire Detected
Catalyst System,Bank1 Efficiency Below Threshold
Cold Start Ignition Timing Performance
Cold Start Ignition Timing Performance Off Idle
ECM/PCM Power Relay De‐Energized Performance ‐ Too Early
Secondary Air Injection System Air Flow/Pressure Bank 1 Sensor Circuit
Range/Performance
Diagnostic interface for data bus Read out DTC
Cooling System Performance
Sec.Air Inj.Sys. Malfunction
Secondary Air Injection System (Bank 1) insufficient flow
O2 Sensor Circ.,Bank1‐Sensor1 Slow Response
O2 Sensor Heater Circ.,Bank1‐Sensor1 Malfunction

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The repair information in this document is intended for use only by skilled technicians who have the proper tools, equipment and training to correctly and safely maintain your vehicle. These
procedures are not intended to be attempted by “do-it-yourselfers,” and you should not assume this document applies to your vehicle, or that your vehicle has the condition described. To
determine whether this information applies, contact an authorized VolkswageneBay logo dealer. 2021 VolkswageneBay logo Group of America, Inc. and VolkswageneBay logo Canada. All Rights Reserved.
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ECM P/N

04E 906 024 AG
04E 906 024 R
04E 906 024 AF
04E 906 024 C
04E 906 024 M

04E 906 024 AD
04E 906 024 AC

04E 906 024 AR
04E 906 024 AS
04E 906 024 AT

DTC
P2181
P0410
P0491
P00FE
P0133
P060C
P0135
P2414
P2279
P0133
P2279
P0135
P060C
P0410
P0491
P268A
P00FE
P0133
P2279
P0135
P0410
P0491
P268A

Description
Cooling System Performance
Sec.Air Inj.Sys. Malfunction
Secondary Air Injection System (Bank 1) insufficient flow
EVAP System Purge Vapor Line Restricted/Blocked
O2 Sensor Circ.,Bank1‐Sensor1 Slow Response
Internal Control Module Main Processor Performance (Symptom Code 30923 ONLY)
O2 Sensor Heater Circ.,Bank1‐Sensor1 Malfunction
02 Sensor Exhaust Sample Error, Bank 1 Sensor 1
Intake Air System Leak
O2 Sensor Circ.,Bank1‐Sensor1 Slow Response
Intake Air System Leak
O2 Sensor Heater Circ.,Bank1‐Sensor1 Malfunction
Internal Control Module Main Processor Performance (Symptom Code 30923 ONLY)
Sec.Air Inj.Sys. Malfunction
Secondary Air Injection System (Bank 1) insufficient flow
Fuel Injector Calibration Not Learned/Programmed
EVAP System Purge Vapor Line Restricted/Blocked
O2 Sensor Circ.,Bank1‐Sensor1 Slow Response
Intake Air System Leak
O2 Sensor Heater Circ.,Bank1‐Sensor1 Malfunction
Sec.Air Inj.Sys. Malfunction
Secondary Air Injection System (Bank 1) insufficient flow
Fuel Injector Calibration Not Learned/Programmed

The repair information in this document is intended for use only by skilled technicians who have the proper tools, equipment and training to correctly and safely maintain your vehicle. These
procedures are not intended to be attempted by “do-it-yourselfers,” and you should not assume this document applies to your vehicle, or that your vehicle has the condition described. To
determine whether this information applies, contact an authorized VolkswageneBay logo dealer. 2021 VolkswageneBay logo Group of America, Inc. and VolkswageneBay logo Canada. All Rights Reserved.
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NOTE

Damages resulting from improper repair or failure to follow these work instructions are the dealer’s
responsibility and are not eligible for reimbursement under this action.

Diagnosis and repair of pre-existing conditions in the vehicle are not covered under this action.

NOTE

All campaign software updates must be completed during a single, standalone ODIS Diagnostic Session.
You must fully complete this campaign and send all logs before beginning any other campaigns or
operations.

If there are any ODIS “Hot-Fix” patches installed, they must be removed from the scan tool before beginning
this operation. ODIS “Hot-Fix” patches may affect the update process.

Open the hood.

Open the battery cover.

Switch the ignition on.

Apply the parking brake.

Switch off all consumers (headlights, heated
seats, climate control, etc.).

Connect the VAS6150X/VAS6160X Diagnostic
Tester to the vehicle.

Start the ODIS program.

Attach the GRX3000VAS Tester/Charger (or
equivalent) IN POWER SUPPLY MODE to the
vehicle battery.
NOTE

Vehicles with Battery Monitoring Control Module
-J367- and/or an EFB Battery:
When connecting the charger to the battery, connect
the positive cable to the positive terminal of the
battery and connect the negative cable to the
grounding lug on the chassis. DO NOT connect the
ground cable directly to negative terminal of the
battery.

Turn the hazards on.

CAUTION
The procedure may cancel itself if the hazard warning
lights are not switched on. The hazard warning lights
prevent the system from switching to bus sleep mode
during the update.

The repair information in this document is intended for use only by skilled technicians who have the proper tools, equipment and training to correctly and safely maintain your vehicle. These
procedures are not intended to be attempted by “do-it-yourselfers,” and you should not assume this document applies to your vehicle, or that your vehicle has the condition described. To
determine whether this information applies, contact an authorized VolkswageneBay logo dealer. 2021 VolkswageneBay logo Group of America, Inc. and VolkswageneBay logo Canada. All Rights Reserved.
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Confirm that scan tool is communicating with the
diagnostic head by USB .
o

If the Bluetooth symbol is shown then disconnect the diagnostic
head from the vehicle and reconnect the
USB cable to the diagnostic head and
then reattach to the vehicle.

Upon ODIS startup, verify the “Diagnosis”
operating mode is selected .

Once the GFF scan is complete, select “Special
functions” , then “Adapting software”
, then select “Perform test” .

Select the correct option to “Update software via
action code” OR “Software update via measured
code”.

NOTE
The different options to perform the SVM operation
may vary based on model.

The repair information in this document is intended for use only by skilled technicians who have the proper tools, equipment and training to correctly and safely maintain your vehicle. These
procedures are not intended to be attempted by “do-it-yourselfers,” and you should not assume this document applies to your vehicle, or that your vehicle has the condition described. To
determine whether this information applies, contact an authorized VolkswageneBay logo dealer. 2021 VolkswageneBay logo Group of America, Inc. and VolkswageneBay logo Canada. All Rights Reserved.
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NOTE
Using Bluetooth or WiFi for this action is
PROHIBITED!
Damage caused to electronic components (e.g. ECM,
TCM, etc.) during the SVM flash process is not
covered.

Enter the corrective action code (SVM code) as
listed below.

SVM code

4688

Select “Accept” and follow the on screen
prompts.

During the flash, this screen appears when each
operation is performed:

Select Complete/Continue after each
operation is completed.

When the SVM update is complete a
confirmation message is displayed .

Select “Complete/Continue” .

TIP
If the software in the vehicle is already current, a
message may appear indicating this. If this occurs,
complete the ODIS test plan and send the diagnostic
protocol online.

The repair information in this document is intended for use only by skilled technicians who have the proper tools, equipment and training to correctly and safely maintain your vehicle. These
procedures are not intended to be attempted by “do-it-yourselfers,” and you should not assume this document applies to your vehicle, or that your vehicle has the condition described. To
determine whether this information applies, contact an authorized VolkswageneBay logo dealer. 2021 VolkswageneBay logo Group of America, Inc. and VolkswageneBay logo Canada. All Rights Reserved.
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NOTE

It is IMPERATIVE that ALL of the ignition
cycle on/off delay requests are fulfilled in their
entirety during this flash process .

Failing to wait for the ignition on/off timing
cycle to complete (progress bar and
countdown timer ) before cycling
the ignition on/off MAY damage a control
module.

Damage to control modules as a result of
failing to wait the specified time displayed by
the progress bar and countdown timer
are NOT covered under this
action.

After the software update is completed and
before sending the GFF Log Online:

o

Select the “Control Module” tab.

o

Scroll down and right click on the module
that was updated (0001).

o

Select
“Identify
.

Control

Module”

Exit GFF and send diagnostic protocol online
when prompted.

NOTE
Static communication faults may store in various
control modules during the flash. These faults can
only be cleared by following one of these steps:

Drive the vehicle a short distance (around the
parking lot, for example).

After selecting “Yes”, turn the ignition off for
30 seconds, turn it back on and repeat the
GFF exit program.

Clear faults using OBD (an additional key
cycle may also be required).

Release the parking brake.

Disconnect the VAS tester.

Switch off and disconnect the battery charger.

Reinstall the battery cover.

Proceed to Section C.

The repair information in this document is intended for use only by skilled technicians who have the proper tools, equipment and training to correctly and safely maintain your vehicle. These
procedures are not intended to be attempted by “do-it-yourselfers,” and you should not assume this document applies to your vehicle, or that your vehicle has the condition described. To
determine whether this information applies, contact an authorized VolkswageneBay logo dealer. 2021 VolkswageneBay logo Group of America, Inc. and VolkswageneBay logo Canada. All Rights Reserved.
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NOTE

If the message shown is displayed on the
instrument cluster after the flash and it was not
present prior to the flash, the ECM adaptation
channel for the start/stop activation may have
to be changed from inactive to active.

To change the adaptation channel, use
Diagnosis Mode OBD and change the ECM
adaptation channel, “Activation of start/stop
function [$0927]” from “not active” to “active”.

The adaptation will also change on its own after
the vehicle is driven for 50 km (~32 miles).
However, the message in the cluster might not
disappear until the ignition is cycled after the
vehicle has been driven for 50 km (~32 miles).

The repair information in this document is intended for use only by skilled technicians who have the proper tools, equipment and training to correctly and safely maintain your vehicle. These
procedures are not intended to be attempted by “do-it-yourselfers,” and you should not assume this document applies to your vehicle, or that your vehicle has the condition described. To
determine whether this information applies, contact an authorized VolkswageneBay logo dealer. 2021 VolkswageneBay logo Group of America, Inc. and VolkswageneBay logo Canada. All Rights Reserved.
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Section C – Campaign Completion Label

Fill out and affix Campaign Completion Label,
part number CAMP 010 000, next to the vehicle
emission control information label.
TIP

Ensure Campaign Completion Label does not cover
any existing label(s).

Proceed to Section D (California only).

Section D – California Only Requirements
CALIFORNIA ONLY Requirements for Emissions Campaigns Having Customer Notification
The California Air Resources Board and the Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) require emissions-related
campaigns to be completed prior to vehicle registration renewal. When campaign work is done you must provide
the owner with a signed “Vehicle Emission Recall – Proof of Correction” certificate (RC EMIS_CAL VWeBay logo).
Certificates can be ordered at no cost online via the Compliance Label Ordering portal at www.vwhub.com.
TIP
Ensure owners are aware of the importance of retaining the completed certificate for their records. It should be
mailed to the California DMV only upon request.

The repair information in this document is intended for use only by skilled technicians who have the proper tools, equipment and training to correctly and safely maintain your vehicle. These
procedures are not intended to be attempted by “do-it-yourselfers,” and you should not assume this document applies to your vehicle, or that your vehicle has the condition described. To
determine whether this information applies, contact an authorized VolkswageneBay logo dealer. 2021 VolkswageneBay logo Group of America, Inc. and VolkswageneBay logo Canada. All Rights Reserved.
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