PDF of this newsletter and previous ones can be found by logging in to ServiceNet and clicking on the Elsa Newsletier
section in the Technician References menu
VW Elsa Newsletter
Edition 171: February 1, 2016
Content = 5
¢ Technical Bulletins y ie aa Y “
¢ Pending Service Solutions * A | a
¢ Tech Tips ee 1 lL
¢ Campaigns \ & es .
e Updates = -
e Suggestions - ——
Technical Bulletins
17 16 01 - 2037201 Supersedes Technical Bulletin V171501 dated February
13, 2015 to include current model year vehicles.
Engine Oil Level
Model(s) Eng. Code Win Ronge VIN Range To
Technicians may find during PDI that the oil level is below the full mark, but still
within the hash marks on the engine oil dip stick.
Production Solution: Not applicable.

57 1601 - 2042955 Front Door(s) May Be Difficult to Close at Temperatures
Below Freezing
Eng. Trans. VIN Range | VIN Range
Model(s) Year Code Code From To
2009—
Golf/GTI (A7),
Golf R 2015 All All All All
2011-
“ete (6) 2015
2012-
Passat ‘ws 201 5
. 2010-
Customer may state:

Front door lock will not unlock or lock, or the door is difficult to close during low
ambient temperatures (freezing conditions, usually below 32°F /0°C)
Workshop findings:

The customer concern can be reproduced under similar conditions.

Note:

There is a worksheet attachment to this Technical Service Bulletin. The
worksheet must be completed and filed with the repair order for all cases that
the door lock is replaced under the New Vehicle Limited Warranty (NVLW). In
the case of a warranty part return, a printed copy of the completed document
must accompany the part. If the worksheet is not completed and submitted as
required the claim will be subjected to labor cost adjustments.
Production Solution: Final production counter measure pending.
Pending Service Solutions
No new Pending Service Solutions this week.

Back to top

Tech Tips
90-13-02 Resetting Inspection Service and Interval Service - Date: August 23,
2013
January 29, 2016: Update to model year applicability.
eda Tons, Col
2010-2015 All
2011-2015 All
Please refer to Tech Tip tor detailed instructions and diagrams for resetting the
Inspection and Interval Services.
There are no labor operation time units associated with this reset procedure.
91-16-03 Coding the Replacement Instrument Cluster
re Tens Co
2000-2006 All
Prior to removing the instrument cluster read the current Coding and Adaptation in
channel 9 and record the mileage in KM.
1. Install the new cluster into the vehicle and perform the immobilizer
adaptation
2. After scanning the vehicle in Odis, select Vehicle OBD > Right click on
Address Word 17 and select control module OBD
3. Select coding and code the control module accordingly with the exception of
the 3rd digit from the right. This digit should be changed to a 3 (XX3XX) or
(X3XX) depending on coding
4. Select the drop down box and select adaptation and enter channel 9 and
enter the mileage in KM
If the original cluster was non responsive. You can calculate the mileage
from its current mileage, (multiply mileage x 1.609 to convert to kilometers
and then multiply kilometers x .10). Once the adaptation value is entered
(up to 5 digits,) it will also be necessary to perform address word 19
gateway coding, since this control module is integrated with the instrument
cluster - code gateway to 06.
5. If adaptation will not complete, select the drop down box and select “Access
Authorization” and use log in “13861” and reattempt step 4

6. Once the mileage has been accepted, reselect “coding and change the 3rd
digit from 3 to 2 and save. Mileage will display in miles
96-16-03 91N9 Update Freezes
Model(s) Trans. Code
Golf, GTI, Sportwagen 2016 All
The 91N9 Update may freeze during the update process.
If the screen freezes on the following screen, press the back arrow in the upper right
corner and the software update will continue.
2011-05-15 07:02 as
a ss
ii.
a ad
nn
Le, 4
phe) ais
i... -—s—i‘(;:~C(t | Le
Pete) Sg
Bee. *-<:. eee
ree ey) 3
et Ea
OK
ALPS_BT
If the screen freezes on the following screen, hold down the power button on the
radio for 10 seconds to reboot the J794. The software update should start where it

left off.
oot i, Please wait...
cat OK: 15 N/A:O NOK:O Remaining: 1
PHONE ee ad 100 C4
mal 7
A
ra) ee] / )
! OG
\ oa |
Campaigns
01B3 - Tire Information Label
Eng. | Trans.
Model(s) VIN Range From VIN Range To
Beetle
Convertible See See
w/ Factory- |2016] All All Campaign/Actions | Campaign/Actions
installed 18- screen in Elsa screen in Elsa
inch Wheels
On certain vehicles equipped with factory-installed 18-inch wheels, the tire sidewall
height ratio information specified on the tire placard is incorrect. If a customer
relied on the information printed on the incorrect label when replacing the factory-
installed tires, smaller-diameter tires could be fitted to the vehicle in error. If
incorrect (smaller diameter) tires are used on the vehicle, it could lead to incorrect
speedometer readings (showing higher speed than actual). This represents a non-
compliance with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 110, “Tire Selection and
Rims.”
Back to top

Updates

No new updates this week.
Suggestions
Please send comments or suggestions to: ywoa.workshopinformation@vw.com
Back to top
© 2016 Volkswagen of America, Inc. All rights reserved. Information contained in this document is based on the latest
information available at the time of printing and is subject to the copyright and other intellectual property rights of
Volkswagen of America, Inc., its affiliated companies and its licensors. All rights are reserved to make changes at any time
without notice. No part of this document may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted in any form or by
any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording, or otherwise, nor may these materials be modified or reposted
to other sites, without the prior expressed written permission of the publisher.