Technical Bulletin
Model(s)

Year

Jetta

2015

Eng. Code

Trans. Code

VIN Range From

VIN Range To

All

AJ_FM200001

AJ_FM296633

All

AJ_FM350050

AJ_FM358215

All

AT_FM600001

AT_FM639473

All

AT_FM800001

AT_FM811301

All

A3_FC000001

A3_FC064622

All

AU_FM000001

AU_FM069384

All

AU_FM500001

AU_FM501189

2.0L TDI
(CVCA)
2.0L TDI
Jetta

2015
(CVCA)
2.0L TDI

Beetle

2015
(CVCA)
2.0L TDI

Beetle
Convertible

2015

Passat

2015

(CVCA)
2.0L TDI
(CVCA)
2.0L TDI

Golf

2015
(CRUA)

Golf

2.0L TDI
2015

SportWagen

(CRUA)

Condition
26 16 01 February 25, 2016 2039436 Supersedes Technical Bulletin V261506 dated July 14, 2015 to update labor
operation.
Ad Blue Warning and or MIL ON - Ad Blue Leakage at Reductant Injector

The following fault code may also be stored in the ECM Fault Memory:

DTC
P20E8

Description
Reductant Pressure Too Low

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Technical Bulletin
Technical Background
Welding process issues of the reductant line connector to the supply line may cause Ad Blue leakage at the
reductant injector.

Production Solution
Improved parts implemented into production.

Service
Inspect the connection of the reductant supply line connector at the reductant injector in the engine compartment.
If white crystalized (dried) Ad Blue is found at the reductant injector (see Figure 1 & 2), it will be necessary to
replace the reductant supply line.

Figure 1

Figure 2

Thoroughly clean the area of the reductant supply line connection with water to remove the crystalized Ad Blue.
Replace the reductant supply line.
Note:
It is not necessary to replace the reductant injector.

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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)

Jetta

2015

Eng. Code(s)

Trans. Code(s)

VIN Range From

VIN Range To

All

AJ_FM200001

AJ_FM296633

All

AJ_FM350050

AJ_FM358215

All

AT_FM600001

AT_FM639473

All

AT_FM800001

AT_FM811301

All

A3_FC000001

A3_FC064622

All

AU_FM000001

AU_FM069384

All

AU_FM500001

AU_FM501189

2.0L TDI
(CVCA)
2.0L TDI
Jetta

2015
(CVCA)
2.0L TDI

Beetle

2015
(CVCA)
2.0L TDI

Beetle
Convertible

2015

Passat

2015

(CVCA)
2.0L TDI
(CVCA)
2.0L TDI

Golf

2015
(CRUA)

Golf

2.0L TDI
2015

SportWagen

(CRUA)
SAGA Coding

Claim Type:

Use applicable Claim Type 1)
Damage

Service Number:

HST

Damage Location
(Depends on Service No.)

--

Use applicable when
indicated in Elsa (L/R)

Code
2684
Parts Manufacturer

0050
Passat

WWO 2)

Golf, Golf SportWagen, Jetta,
Beetle, Beetle Convertible

3ME 2)

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Passat
Labor Operation 3) : Reductant Agent Supply Line
Remove + Install

26841905 = 50 TU

Labor Operation 3) : Clean Up of crystallized Ad Blue 26842999 = 20 TU
Labor Operation 3) : Reductant Agent Inspect + Add

26883500 = 30 TU

Jetta, Golf, Golf SportWagen, Beetle, Beetle Convertible
Labor Operation 3) : Reductant Agent Inspect + Add

26883500 = 20 TU

Labor Operation 3) : Clean Up of crystallized Ad Blue 26842999 = 20 TU
Labor Operation 3) :Underbody Cover Plate
Remove+Reinstall

51901950 = 20 TU

Labor Operation 3) : Reductant Agent Supply Line
Remove + Install

26841950 = 70 TU

Causal Part: Supply Line for Reduction Agent

See Parts Table Below

Diagnostic Time 4)
GFF Time expenditure

01500000 = 20 TU max.

Road Test

01210002 = 00 TU

YES
NO

01210004 = 00 TU
Technical Diagnosis:

01320000 = 00 TU max.

NO

Claim Comment: Input “As per Technical Bulletin 2039436” 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 Policies and Procedures Manual.

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Technical Bulletin
Required Parts and Tools
Model

Part Number

Description

Passat

561 131 984 D

Supply Line for Reduction Agent

Golf, Golf SportWagen

5Q0 131 984 E

Supply Line for Reduction Agent

Jetta, Beetle, Beetle Convertible

5C0 131 984 B

Supply Line for Reduction Agent

Tool Description

Tool No:

Midtronics Battery Tester/Charger

InCharge 940 (INC-940)
or
GRX3000VAS

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.

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