Technical Bulletin
Model(s)

Year

Passat, Passat
Wagon

2004-2005

Golf, Jetta (A4)

2004-2006

Eng. Code

Trans. Code

VIN Range
From

VIN Range To

All

All

All

All

All

All

All

All

All

All

All

All

1.8L
(AWM)
1.8L
(AWM)

New Beetle,
New Beetle
Convertible

2004-2005

Eos, GTI,Jetta,
Passat

2006-2008

1.8L
(AWM,AWP,BNU,BKF)
2.0L
(BPY)

Condition
01 13 13 May 6, 2013 2015089 Supersedes Technical Bulletin V011310 dated March 15, 2013 to remove model
year 2009 through 2013 2.0L CCTA/CBFA applicability.
Engine, Misfire Diagnostic Aid
The MIL is flashing or illuminated.
One or more of the following DTCs are stored:

DTC

Description

DTC P0300

Random/Multiple Cylinder Misfire Detected

DTC P0301 – P0304

Cyl.1 Misfire Detected - Cyl.4 Misfire Detected

Engine may also exhibit reduced performance without significant loss of power.

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Technical Background
Replaced ignition coils have commonly been related to conditions such as:
• Incorrect installation of ignition coils
• Loose or damaged electrical connections
• Circuit grounds
• Poor fuel quality
• Reasons that may not be related to ignition coil operation.
A Proper GFF misfire diagnosis must be followed before replacing any ignition coils.

Production Solution
Not applicable.

Service
Ensure all campaigns and applicable TSBs have been performed.
• Due to multiple causes for engine misfire, please ensure all campaigns and applicable TSBs have been
performed.
• Repeat repairs must be carefully addressed to identify the root cause of the concern. Please utilize proper
diagnosis steps to ensure that the vehicle is repaired properly and that the concern has been identified,
repaired and verified.
• Obtain information from the customer.
• To repair the vehicle correctly, obtain as much information as possible from the customer about the symptoms
of the condition and when it occurred.
•

In what situation (turning, etc.) does the condition occur?

• Under what environmental conditions (road conditions, weather, temperature, start conditions, etc.) does the
condition occur?
• What is the operating situation of the vehicle (activated electrical equipment, gear selection, etc.) when the
condition occurs?
• Can the complaint be reproduced?

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Workshop procedure
1. Read out the data memory of engine control module, and note the environmental conditions on the DTC log.
a. If there are other entries in addition to combustion misfires, address the other entries before addressing the
cylinder misfires.
b. If DTC P0301 – P0304 (Cyl.1 Misfire Detected - Cyl.4 Misfire Detected) is accompanied by P1250 (Fuel level
too low), it is likely the faults occurred due to a low fuel level and not a malfunction from the coils.
c. Review all applicable TSBs related to cylinder misfires and ECM software improvements before diagnosing the
misfire condition. For example, if data shows that a DTC was set during cold start, search Elsa for TSBs related to
cold start misfires.
2. Try to duplicate customer complaint based on the environmental conditions at the time the DTC was set. The
freeze-frame data gives important indicators for the traceability of the complaint, in particular if it occurs
sporadically or at cold start.
3. Review the vehicle repair history for previous misfire or maintenance service that could be related to the current
complaint.
4. Observe the requirements of Guided Fault Finding. Perform Guided Fault Finding in full, according to the
proposed sequence (test plan). DO NOT skip any steps.
5. Complete Guided Fault Finding correctly and set the readiness code.
Tip:
This is important to ensure that no subsequent faults occur due to the misfire.
6. In the case of single cylinder misfires:
a. Before replacing components, determine whether the misfire migrates to the other cylinders after exchanging
the coils. If necessary, perform a test drive to ascertain this.
b. If the misfire migrates to the cylinder the coil was moved to:
• Interrupt and resume the GFF session during the coil swap to generate 1 fault log. Re-read the DTC memory
showing that the fault changed cylinders. Replace the defective coil.
Tip:
For warranty reimbursement, the GFF log identifying that the issues changed cylinders during the test must be
available upon request.
7. Verify repair under the same environmental conditions (e.g. engine speed, engine load value, vehicle speed,
coolant temperature, intake air temperature, ambient air pressure, voltage at terminal 30, etc.) as noted on the
DTC log.

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Warranty
Information only.

Required Parts and Tools
No Special Parts required.

Tool Description

Tool No:

Ignition Coil Puller

T40039

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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