Technical Bulletin
Model(s)

Year

Touareg

2011-2012

Eng. Code
3.0L TDI
(CATA)

Trans. Code

VIN Range From

VIN Range To

All

All

All

Condition
01 13 11 April 11, 2013 2033416
Update Programming - MIL ON, DTC P0263, P0266, P0269, P0272, P0275 and/or P0278 Stored in ECM Fault
Memory
One or more of the following fault codes may be stored in the ECM Fault Memory:

DTC

Description

P0263

Cylinder 1 Contribution/Balance

P0266

Cylinder 2 Contribution/Balance

P0269

Cylinder 3 Contribution/Balance

P0272

Cylinder 4 Contribution/Balance

P0275

Cylinder 5 Contribution/Balance

P0278

Cylinder 6 Contribution/Balance

Technical Background
Diagnostic strategy too sensitive.

Production Solution
Improved ECM software to address MIL ON complaints.

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Service
Update-Programming Procedure:

Tip:
To Update-Programming using SVM, review and follow instructions in Technical Bulletin Instance 2014603
“Software Version Management”.
The SVM Process must be completed in its entirety so the database receives the update confirmation response. A
warranty claim may not be reimbursed if there is no confirmation response to support the claim.

Note:
Prior to launching VAS-PC application and starting control module update process, confirm tester screen
saver and power settings in accordance with Special Tools and Equipment - Service Information Circular
# VVT-12-02. Failure to do so may result in the tester entering power save mode during data transfer, and
subsequent control module failure.
When using a VAS 6150/5051B or VAS 5052A tester in conjunction with a VAS 5054A wireless transmitter head
for a flash procedure, please connect a USB cable between the transmitter head and the tester. Failure to do so
may lead to errors during the flash procedure.
VAS tools must only be used with their power adapters plugged in. Under no circumstances should they be used
on battery power alone during the programming procedure.
Update the Engine Control Module using the SVM Unit code as listed in the table below:

Old ECM
Model

Engine

Software
Part

Old ECM
Software
Version

No.

New ECM

New ECM

Software
Part

Software

SVM Unit

Version (or

Code

No.

higher)

7P0907401J

0004

363C

7P0907401J

0004

363C

0001
Touareg

CATA

7P0907401J

0002
0003
Y945
0002

Touareg

CATA

7P0907401E

0003
0004
0005

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The procedure can be found in GFF under Functions/ Component Selection, Software Version Management,
Adapting Software.

WARNING:
Radiator Fan(s) may cycle ON high speed during the Update Process! There is a risk that personal injury may
result if contact is made with spinning fan blades.
Keep hands and all objects away from Radiator Fan(s) during Update Process!

Tip:
The SVM Process must be completed in its entirety so the database receives the update confirmation response. A
warranty claim may not be reimbursed if there is no confirmation response to support the claim or action is carried
out that is not explicitly stated in the Technical Bulletin.
Ensure attached ECM/TCM Tuning Form has been completed and signed by customer as required in SVM
Technical Bulletin Instance 2014603.

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

Model(s)

Year(s)

Touareg

2011-2012

3.0L TDI
(CATA)

Trans.
Code(s)

VIN Range From

VIN Range To

All

All

All

SAGA Coding
Claim Type:
Service Number:

Use applicable Claim Type
Damage

2360
Parts Manufacturer

Code

1)

HST

Damage Location (Depends on
Service No.)

--

Use applicable when indicated in
ElsaWeb (L/R)

0039
Touareg

WWO

2)

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Labor Operation : Charge Battery

3)

27068950 = 10 TU

Labor Operation : Update Programming

3)

23602599 = 65 TU

Causal Part:

Select Labor Operation 23602599
Diagnostic Time

GFF Time expenditure

01500000 = 20 TU max.

Road Test

01210002 = 00 TU

4)

YES
NO

01210004 = 00 TU
Technical Diagnosis

01320000 = 00 TU max.

NO

Claim Comment: Input “As per Technical Bulletin 2033416” 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.

Required Parts and Tools
No Special Parts required.

Tool Description

Tool No:

Midtronics Battery Tester/Charger

InCharge 940 (INC-940)

VAS Diagnostic Tool

VAS 5051B, VAS 5052A, VAS 6150/X & VAS 6160/VPC with:
VAS-PC Base V19.01.01 and current version
Brand disc
ODIS Service V1.1.3 or higher

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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OWNER INFORMATION ABOUT CONTROL MODULE TUNING*
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT AND AUTHORIZATION FOR
REPROGRAMMING (REFLASHING) OF CONTROL MODULE(S)
*) “TUNING” is described as the addition of or modification of any component which causes a
Volkswagen vehicle to perform outside the normal parameters and specifications approved by
Volkswagen Group of America / Volkswagen Group Canada.

Date:
Dealer Number:
Vehicle Identification Number:
Repair Order Number:
Dealer stamp

I

, owner or driver of the above identified Volkswagen, confirm:

- “Tuning” as described above (especially power increasing modifications) has NOT been
performed on my vehicle.
- “Tuning” as described above has been performed on my vehicle and the following components
were modified or installed:

TUNING was performed by (Please provide Company name and telephone number, if you wish us
to contact them):

I understand that if my Control Module is determined to have been tuned, any damage caused by
the tuning of the Control Module (including adverse emissions consequences) will not be covered
by VWGoA / VGC warranties.
I am permitting an authorized Volkswagen Dealer to reflash (update) my Control Module, and by
doing so, I understand that this process will automatically overwrite (destroy) and permanently
delete any tuning program that was previously installed on the Control Module of my Volkswagen
vehicle.
By signing below, I fully acknowledge and understand that the tuning program will not be restored
and VWGoA / VGC, will not be liable in any way for the loss of tuning data.

Signature of Customer
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