Body - Can't Open Liftgate After Unlocking

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April 12, 2010

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Vehicle Information

Condition

Update Programming Vehicle Electrical System Control Module -J519- Rear Lid Cannot be Opened

Note:
The condition as described does not affect normal door latching or locking.

DO NOT diagnose or replace components before performing the update function as explained in this bulletin.

Technical Background

After automatically locking the vehicle, the rear lid locking mechanism will not release, despite operating the inner rear lid release switch.

Updated software beginning with VIN:

Tiguan: AX_AW001191 and AX_AW512601

Jetta Sportwagen, Golf Wagon: AJ_AM630345





Update-Programming Procedure:








^ Update the Vehicle Electrical System Control Module -J519- using the SVM Unit code as listed in the table.

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








Warranty

Required Parts and Tools





No Special Parts Required.

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.