Technical Bulletin
Model(s)

Year(s)

Jetta, Jetta
Sportwagen Golf,
Golf Wagon

2011

Eng. Code(s)

Trans. Code(s)

VIN Range From

VIN Range To

All

All

All

2.0L
(CJAA)

(A6)

Condition
01 13 18 June 12, 2013 2026578 Supersedes T. B. V011202 dated January 12, 2012 to correct claim comment in
warranty table.
Update Programming to Eliminate DTC P2458 Stored in ECM Fault Memory

DTC

Description

P2458

Diesel Particulate Filter Regeneration Duration

Technical Background
Customers may complain of a MIL ON condition, which is caused by DTC P2458.
Update the software to the levels described in the table below.

Production Solution
Improved software was introduced in production as of March 2011.

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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.
Ensure attached ECM/TCM Tuning Form has been completed and signed by customer as required in SVM
Technical Bulletin Instance 2014603.

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 # VSE-08-18.
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 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.

• Update the Engine Control Module using the SVM action code as listed in the table below:

Model

Jetta /Jetta
Sportwagen /
Golf / Golf
Wagon

Engine

New Software Part
No. New

Software
Version (or
higher)

03L 906 022 KB

9044

03L 906 022 PB

9045

03L 906 019 DA

03L 906 019 DA

9144

03L 906 019 DB

03L 906 019 DB

9047

Old Software Part No.

Old
Software
Version

03L 906 022 KB
2.0L
(CJAA)

03L 906 022 PB

All

SVM
Action
Code

3339

(A6)

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Tip:
The procedure can be found in GFF under Functions/ Component Selection, Software Version Management,
Adjust 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!

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

Year(s)

Jetta, Jetta Sportwagen
Golf, Golf Wagon

2011

Eng. Code(s)

Trans.
Code(s)

VIN Range From

VIN Range To

All

All

All

2.0L
(CJAA)

(A6)

SAGA Coding
Claim Type:

Use applicable Claim Type

1)

Damage
Service Number:

HST

Damage Location (Depends
on Service No.)

--

Use applicable when
indicated in ElsaWeb (L/R)

Code
2360

0039

Parts Manufacturer

3)

Golf

WWO

Jetta/Jetta Sportwagen/Golf Wagon

3ME

Labor Operation : Update Programming

2)

2)

23602599 = 60 TU

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3)

Labor Operation : Charge Battery

27068950 = 10 TU
Diagnostic Time

4)

GFF Time expenditure

01500000 = 30 TU max.

YES

Road Test

01210002 = 00 TU

NO

01210004 = 00 TU
Technical Diagnosis

01320000 = 00 TU max.

NO

Claim Comment: Input “As per Technical Bulletin 2026578” 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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