Technical Bulletin (Incorrect Glow Plug Faults): During the initial glow phase, after switching the...
Volkswagen technical service bulletin V281401 2032116 for 2011-2013 Volkswagen Jetta, 2012-2013 Volkswagen Passat and 2011-2013 Volkswagen Golf and others.
- Bulletin number
- V281401 2032116
- Component
- Engine
- Summary
- Technical Bulletin (Incorrect Glow Plug Faults): During the initial glow phase, after switching the ignition ?On?, the ECM performs a check of the glow plugs through the glow plug control module, to ensure the correct glow plugs are installed. If the engine is cranked during this check, lowering the system voltage, the ECM may receive an incorrect reading and set incorrect glow plug faults. This document discusses the "Fault Codes" necessary to diagnosis, and potential remedy of the issue. The fault codes for checking warranty coverage for servicing the vehicle are also available.
Owners of these vehicles have filed 540 complaints in the engine category.
Vehicles covered
- Volkswagen Jetta 2011-2013 201120122013
- Volkswagen Passat 2012-2013 20122013
- Volkswagen Golf 2011-2013 201120122013
- Volkswagen Jetta Sportwagen 2011-2013 201120122013
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