Repair and Diagnosis: Technical Service Bulletins
- How to Find Technical Service Bulletins by Category/Symptom
- Recalls
- Customer Interest
- Brakes/Suspension - Pedal Pulsation/Steering Shimmy
- Brakes - Noise
- A/C - Heater, Loss of Engine Coolant
- Engine - Buzz and Drone At Idle
- Lubrication of Engine Oil Seals Prior to Installation
- Pump Relay - Remains Energized With Ignition Off
- Battery - Discharged
- Idle Stabilizer - Irregular/Improper Idle
- Central Hydraulic System - Fluid Loss
- Central Hydraulic System - Fluid Seepage
- Hydraulic Pump - Noisy
- Hydraulic System - Oil Loss
- Central Hydraulic System - Vibration/Noise
- Hydraulic Pump - Noise
- Engine Performance- Poor Driveability
- Engine - Miss/Noise from Rear of Vehicle
- Engine - Long Cranking Time In Hot Weather
- Fuel Pump - Buzz or Humming Noise
- Brakes - Eliminate Squeal
- Disc Brake - Squeal
- Brake System - Noise and Chatter/Pulsation
- Front Axle - Cracking Noises
- Front Wheel Bearings - Noisy
- Power Steering Rack - Leaking
- Hydraulic Valve Lifters - Noisy
- Secondary Water Pump - Leaking
- Secondary Water Pump - Seeps Coolant
- Water Pump - Leaking
- Water Pump - Leaks and Noisy
- Radiator Fan - Operates On High Speed Only
- Radiator Fan - Stays On, Relay Sticks
- Rear Crankshaft Seal - Leaks Oil
- Exhaust - Noise Under the Vehicle
- A/C - Operates In Defrost Mode Only
- Heater Valve - Coolant Loss
- A/C - Insufficient Cooling
- A/C - Insufficient Cooling/Heating
- Wheels - Noise/Vibration
- Tire Valve Stem - Not Accessible
- Goodyear Tires - Howling or Rumbling Noise
- Body - Door Locks Binding, Difficult to Operate
- Lock Tumblers - Binding, Difficult to Operate
- Locks - Binding/Difficult to Operate
- Door Lock Key - Binding
- Front Seat Cover Leather - Unsatisfactory Appearance
- Front Hood - Wind Noise
- Sunroof - Binding
- Sunroof - Jams During Operation
- Clutch Pedal - Noisy When Depressed
- A/T - Delayed/Erratic Upshifts
- A/T - Buzzing Noise
- Engine - Excessive Cranking Time
- Engine Performance - Excessive Cranking Time
- Rear Brakes - Noisy
- Brakes - Steering
- Hydraulic Brake Booster - Knocking Noise
- Battery - Discharged, Alternater Over Loaded
- MIL ON - DTC 2141, 2142 or 2143, Knock Sensor
- Engine Performance - Hard Start, Rough Idle
- Turbo Intercooler - Vehicle Will Not Start
- Engine - Slight Deviations In Fuel Economy
- Catalytic Converter - Odor At Exhaust Pipe
- Electric Mirror - Control Inoperative
- Electric Mirror Switches - Fall Out of Mounting Bracket
- Interior Light - Stays On/Inoperative
- Interior Light - Stays On/Inoperative
- Radio - (Rothenburg) Inoperable/Will Not Turn On/Off
- Front Seat Belt - Binding
- Seat Belts - Too Short
- Front Disc Brake - Shudder
- Steering Wheel - Shimmy When Braking
- Horn - Prevent Premature Failure
- Halogen Headlight - Inoperative
- Brake Light - Inoperative
- Brake Light - Inoperative
- Brake Lights - Not Functioning
- Radiator Fan - Stays On
- Valve Cover Gasket - Leaking
- MIL ON - Vehicle Loses Power
- Body - Front/Rear Door Difficult to Open or Close
- Body - Door Lock Difficult Operation/Binding
- Body - Door Panel Trim Warping, Bubbling
- Sunroof - Binding After Installation of New Cables
- Window Slot Molding - Wavy, Malformed, Loose
- Interior Mirror Assembly - Loose
- Front/Rear Bumper Cover - Poor Appearance, Falls Down
- Body - Front/Rear Bumper Cover Chrome Peeling Off
- Front Bumper Chrome Plating - Peeling Off
- Front Bumper Moulding - Chrome Plating Peeling Off
- C Pillar Exterior Molding - Cracking
- Roof Molding - Defective, Malformed
- Coin Box Door - Does Not Stay Closed
- Interior - Clicking Noise Inside Vehicle
- A/T - Noisy/Leaking
- Shift Lever Boot - Chafing/Torn
- Radiator Fan - Continues to Run w/Ignition OFF
- Engine - Intermittent Stalling On Deceleration
- Engine - Will Not Start, Poor Performance
- Engine - Hard Starting, Misfire and Poor Mileage
- Engine - Poor Performance, No Start
- Engine - Poor Performance/Will Not Start
- A/T - Noise Transmitted Through the Shift Cable
- Fuel Door Lock Cylinder - Sticks, Inoperative
- Fresh Air Blower - Operates On High Speed Only
- Electric Window - Inoperative
- Blind For Luggage Compartment - Cannot Be Locked
- Instrument Panel - Lights Do Not Work With Headlights
- Trunk Light - Stays On/Inoperative
- Engine - Excessive Cranking Time, Rough Idle
- Power Door Locks - Intermittent Operation
- Auto Check System - Bulb Warning Activated
- Auto Check System - Erroneous Indication
- Sunvisor - Poor Appearance
- Cruise Control - Vacuum Hoses Leaking
- Trunk Lock - Inoperative
- Front Seat - Loose, Noisy
- Shift Lever - Inoperative (Only Third/Fourth Gears)
- Three Point Seat Belt - Too Short
- M/T - Hard Shifting
- Selector Lever Knob - Loose/Falls Out/Sticks
- Engine - Hard Starting/Rough Idle/Poor Acceleration
- Chemicals,Additives
- Recommended Repairs
- Seals, Gaskets
- Superceded Bulletins
- All Technical Service Bulletins
- Brakes - Brake Pulsation Diagnostic Information
- Electrical - Electrical Malfunctions After Window Tint
- Warranty - Repurchased Vehicle Information
- Bosch Component - Manufacturing Date Codes
- Special Tool Minimum Requirements - Revised
- Part Identifier - Additions/Revisions/Deletions
- Vehicle - Fluid Capacity Chart
- Engine Compartment - Corrosion Protection
- Catalog Numbers - Owners Manual, Maintenance, Warranty
- Campaign - Carbon Deposit Checking/Removal
- Brakes/Suspension - Pedal Pulsation/Steering Shimmy
- Brakes - Noise
- Plastilube Moly 3 - Proper Procedures Obtaining
- A/C - Heater, Loss of Engine Coolant
- A/C Compressor - Replacement
- A/C - System Discharging and Environmental Laws
- A/C System - Retrofitting R-12 to R-134a
- Automatic Climate Control System - Updating
- Brakes/Steering - Hydraulic System Fluid Change
- Power Steering/Hydraulic System - Hydraulic Fluid
- Tools - New Transmission Support Tool 3147
- Transmissions - Oil Leakage After Installation
- Transmission Oil Seals/Lubricate Prior to Installation
- Engine - Buzz and Drone At Idle
- Engine/Transmission - Tightening Torques Revised
- Engine Oil Seals - Leakage After Replacement
- Lubrication of Engine Oil Seals Prior to Installation
- Batt/Alternator/Starter - Repair Information Supplement
- Pump Relay - Remains Energized With Ignition Off
- Battery - Discharged
- Idle Stabilizer - Irregular/Improper Idle
- Central Hydraulic System - Fluid Loss
- Central Hydraulic System - Fluid Seepage
- Central Hydraulic System - Pump and Cleaning Components
- Hydraulic Pump - Noisy
- Hydraulic Pump Banjo Bolt - Replacement
- Hydraulic Pump Piston Cap Seals - Leaking/Replacing
- Hydraulic Pump - Replacement
- Power Steering Pump - Modified
- Central Hydraulic Pump - Resealing
- Hydraulic System - Oil Loss
- Central Hydraulic System - Vibration/Noise
- Hydraulic Pump - Noise
- Engine Performance- Poor Driveability
- Engine - Miss/Noise from Rear of Vehicle
- Fuel Pump - Hot Start/Noise
- Engine - Long Cranking Time In Hot Weather
- Fuel Pump - Buzz or Humming Noise
- Teves Calipers - Used On Rear Axle Replacing Brake Pads
- Brake Pads/Shoes - Revised Pads Asbestos Free
- Brakes - Eliminate Squeal
- Brake Disc - Modified
- Disc Brake - Squeal
- Brake System - Noise and Chatter/Pulsation
- A/C Refrigerant Oil - In Nippondenso A/C Compressors
- Front Wheel Bearing - Housing
- Front Wheel Bearing Housing - Outer Clip Omitted
- Front Axle - Cracking Noises
- Front Wheel Bearings - Noisy
- Wheel Bearing - Modification, Removing and Installing
- Wheel Bearing - New Housing
- Brakes/Steering - Groaning Noise When Wheel Is Turned
- Power Steering Rack - Leaking
- Steering Gear - Repairing
- Hydraulic Reservoir - Flushing Procedure
- Engine - Journal Sizes and Connecting Rod Bearing
- Hydraulic Valve Lifters - Noisy
- Secondary Water Pump - Leaking
- Secondary Water Pump - Seeps Coolant
- Water Pump - Leaking
- Water Pump - Leaks and Noisy
- Coolant Circulation Pump - Leakage Troubleshooting
- Radiator Fan - Installing Snap Lock Wiring Connector
- Radiator Fan - Operates On High Speed Only
- Radiator Fan - Stays On, Relay Sticks
- Radiator Fan Bearings - Noisy
- Radiator Expansion Tank - Broken Return Line
- Radiator Neck - Repair Procedure
- Rear Crankshaft Seal - Leaks Oil
- Exhaust - Noise Under the Vehicle
- A/C - Operates In Defrost Mode Only
- Heater Valve - Coolant Loss
- Windshield and Windows - Fogging
- A/C - Insufficient Cooling
- A/C - Insufficient Cooling/Heating
- Intake Manifold Bolts - Difficult to Remove
- A/C Compressor - Inoperative
- Ball Joint - Separating From Wheel Bearing Housing
- Alloy Wheels - New 15 Inch
- Aluminum Wheel - Bent/Deformed
- Tire/Wheels - Eliminating Vibrations
- Wheels - Noise/Vibration
- Paint - Refinishing Procedure
- Tires - Aerosol Tire Inflator Hazard
- Tire Valve Stem - Not Accessible
- Goodyear Tires - Howling or Rumbling Noise
- Rear Spoiler - R and R
- Gas Strut - Replacement
- Body - Door Locks Binding, Difficult to Operate
- Key Code - Location
- Key Code - Location
- Key Code Location
- Key Code - Locations
- Lock Tumblers - Binding, Difficult to Operate
- Locks - Binding/Difficult to Operate
- Door Lock Key - Binding
- Front Seat Cover Leather - Unsatisfactory Appearance
- Front Hood - Wind Noise
- Sunroof - Binding
- Sunroof - Jams During Operation
- Sunroof - Various Complaints
- Clutch Pedal - Noisy When Depressed
- A/T - Delayed/Erratic Upshifts
- A/T - Install Replacements With Supplied New Oil Cooler
- A/T - Buzzing Noise
- Brake/Clutch Pedal - New Alloy Bracket
- Metal Tipped Fuel Injectors - Checking/Cleaning
- VITON Tipped Fuel Injectors - Checking, Cleaning
- Fuel Injection - Quantity, Comparative Measurement
- Engine - Excessive Cranking Time
- Fuel System - Injection Cleaner Adapter Kit
- Engine Performance - Excessive Cranking Time
- ECU - Precautions
- Rear Brakes - Noisy
- ABS - Wheel Speed Sensor Testing
- Double Piston Caliper - Repairing
- Brakes - Steering
- Teves Calipers - Repairing
- Recall 87V158000: Brake Calipers Overheating
- Hydraulic Brake Booster - Knocking Noise
- Hydraulic Brake Servo - New Installation Procedures
- Battery - Cold Crank Rating
- Battery - Discharged, Alternater Over Loaded
- MIL ON - DTC 2141, 2142 or 2143, Knock Sensor
- Engine Performance - Hard Start, Rough Idle
- Distributor Caps - Driveability
- Fuel Tank - Capacity Insufficient
- Fuel Tanks - Flushing/Neutralization
- Turbo Intercooler - Vehicle Will Not Start
- Engine - Slight Deviations In Fuel Economy
- Catalytic Converter - Poor Acceleration, Lack of Power
- Catalytic Converter - Odor At Exhaust Pipe
- Power Antenna Assembly - Mast Replacement
- Manual Antenna - Installation Procedure
- Checking Window Regulator Current Draw and Stall Current
- Electric Mirror - Control Inoperative
- Electric Mirror Switches - Fall Out of Mounting Bracket
- Interior Light - Stays On/Inoperative
- Interior Light - Stays On/Inoperative
- Radio - (Rothenburg) Inoperable/Will Not Turn On/Off
- Front Seat Belt - Binding
- Rear Seat Combination Belt - Removing/Installing
- Seat Belt - Mounting On Replacement B Pillar
- Seat Belts - Too Short
- Recall 86V113000: Seat Belts Not Locking Properly
- Interior Lite Delay System - Troubleshooting
- Illuminated Vanity Mirrors - Repairing
- Front Disc Brake - Shudder
- Steering Wheel - Shimmy When Braking
- Brake - Insufficient Ventilation
- Horn - Prevent Premature Failure
- Dynamic Oil Pressure System - Troubleshooting Tips
- Odometer - Disclosure Requirements
- Halogen Headlight - Inoperative
- Brake Light - Inoperative
- Brake Light - Inoperative
- Brake Lights - Not Functioning
- Radiator Fan - Stays On
- Valve Cover Gasket - Leaking
- Front Crankshaft - Oil Seal Removal Revision
- ABS - Checking With VAG1710
- Brake Pedal Clevis - Adjustment Specifications
- Galvanized Body Panels - Refinishing Preparation
- Word List - Uniform Terms for Components/Systems
- IM 240 Emissions Testing - 2 Wheel Drive Dynamometers
- Recall 87V157000: Fuel Vapors Escape Charcoal Filter
- Engine Controls - Checking/Adjusting
- MIL ON - Vehicle Loses Power
- Engine Controls - VAG 1598 Adapter Harnesses
- Body - Front/Rear Door Difficult to Open or Close
- Body - Door Lock Difficult Operation/Binding
- Interior - Door Panel Speaker Grille Replacing
- Body - Door Panel Trim Warping, Bubbling
- Seat Belt Stop Button - Broken
- Rear Child Restraint Anchorages - Tethering Updates
- Sunroof Motor Cover - Removing and Installing
- Sunroof - Binding After Installation of New Cables
- Bonded Window - Changes in Hardening Times
- Rear Window Glass - Replacement
- Windshield Wiper Arm Angle - Adjusting
- Windshield Wipers - Chatter/Do Not Clean Window Properly
- Window Slot Molding - Wavy, Malformed, Loose
- Interior Mirror Assembly - Loose
- Front/Rear Bumper Cover - Poor Appearance, Falls Down
- Body - Front/Rear Bumper Cover Chrome Peeling Off
- Front Bumper Chrome Plating - Peeling Off
- Front Bumper Moulding - Chrome Plating Peeling Off
- C Pillar Exterior Molding - Cracking
- Roof Trim Cover Cap Clip - Removing/Installing
- Roof Molding - Defective, Malformed
- Body Trim - Identifying/Painting Plastic Parts
- VAG 1558 Temperature Tester
- Antifreeze Testers - Accuracy
- Coin Box Door - Does Not Stay Closed
- Central Hydraulic High Pressure Hose - Replacing
- Interior - Clicking Noise Inside Vehicle
- Recall 96E006000: Aftermarket Brake Hose Assembles
- Hub Caps - Color Shade Match Corrected
- A/T - Noisy/Leaking
- Identification/Automatic Transmission
- A/T - Engine Vacuum Testing
- A/T - How To Use A Pressure Gauge
- A/T - ATF Leaking From Differential Pinion Seal Vent
- A/T - 010/087/089/090 Bind In Low and Reverse
- A/T - ATF Entering The Differential
- A/T - Drive Axle and Wheel Lug Nut Torque Specifications
- A/T - Slipping or No-Shift/Metal Sealing Rings
- A/T - 010, 003 Bind In Reverse/2nd Gear Starts
- A/T - Front Bushing Wear
- A/T - Math Formulas Part I
- A/T - Twenty Steps To Successful Repairs1
- A/T - Math Part II
- A/T - Choosing the Right ATF
- Shift Lever Boot - Chafing/Torn
- Generator V Belt Pulley - Tool For R and R
- A/C - Blower Motor Squirrel Cage Rubbing
- A/T - Final Drive Oil
- A/T - New Fluid Type
- A/T - Synthetic Oil for Final Drive
- Radiator Fan - Continues to Run w/Ignition OFF
- Engine - Intermittent Stalling On Deceleration
- Recall 87V009000: Engine Idle Fluctuations
- Engine - Will Not Start, Poor Performance
- Engine - Hard Starting, Misfire and Poor Mileage
- Engine - Poor Performance, No Start
- Engine - Poor Performance/Will Not Start
- A/T - Noise Transmitted Through the Shift Cable
- Fuel Door Lock Cylinder - Sticks, Inoperative
- Fuse/Relay Panel Cover - Proper Installation
- Speedometer - Gov't Regulations for Replacement
- Fresh Air Blower - Operates On High Speed Only
- VAG 1367 Engine Tester - Change
- Wiring - Use Quality Connectors and Proper Crimping Tool
- Stabilant 22A - Electrical Contact Enhancer
- Fuel Injection System - Technical Data, CIS
- Engine Performance - Fuel Quality and Carbon Deposits
- Gasoline - Fuel Containing Detergents Recommended
- Campaign - Fuel System Modification/Leaks
- Electric Window - Inoperative
- Interior Trim - Cleaning Procedures
- Paint - Acid Rain Spots
- Paint - Industrial Fallout
- Paint - Procedure for Pearl Effect
- Paint - Industrial Fallout Removal (Revised)
- Paint - Color Code Charts
- Brake Fluid - New Super DOT 4
- Brake Fluid - Chaning or Topping Off
- Blind For Luggage Compartment - Cannot Be Locked
- Recall - A/T Magnetic Shift Lever Locking Device
- Brakes - Adjusting the Pressure Regulator
- Brake Pressure Regulator - New Adapter for Adjustment
- Instrument Panel - Lights Do Not Work With Headlights
- Trunk Light - Stays On/Inoperative
- Loctite 325 - Proper Procedures For Obtaining
- Recall 89V006000: Fuel Injection Seal Leak
- Engine - Excessive Cranking Time, Rough Idle
- Seat/Backrest Heating Element - Replacing
- Recall - A/T, Differential Oil Replacement
- Recall 93V006000: Automatic Transaxle Gear Oil Loss
- Power Door Locks - Intermittent Operation
- Ignition Distributor - Trigger Wheel Removal
- Board Computer - Repair and Troubleshooting
- Auto Check System - Bulb Warning Activated
- Auto Check System - Erroneous Indication
- Sagging Sunvisors
- Sunvisor - Poor Appearance
- Cruise Control - Vacuum Hoses Leaking
- Trunk Lock - Inoperative
- Front Seat - Loose, Noisy
- Differential Gear Oil Level - Maintenance Requirements
- Shift Lever - Inoperative (Only Third/Fourth Gears)
- Three Point Seat Belt - Too Short
- M/T - Hard Shifting
- Brake - Squeal
- Selector Lever Knob - Loose/Falls Out/Sticks
- Brake System - Bleeding
- Engine - Hard Starting/Rough Idle/Poor Acceleration
- Body - Paint Chip Repair Procedure
- Restraint System - 'LATCH' System Installation/Retrofit
- Recall 87V08000 Sudden Unexpected Acceleration
- Oxygen Sensor - Contamination