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April 22, 2014 Service bulletin

Technical Bulletin (TDI Common Rail High Pitch Whine Noise after Switching Ignition OFF): With the...

Volkswagen technical service bulletin V261402 2018962 for 2009-2014 Volkswagen Jetta, 2012-2014 Volkswagen Passat and 2013-2014 Volkswagen Beetle and others.

Bulletin number
V261402 2018962
Component
Electrical system: ignition
Summary
Technical Bulletin (TDI Common Rail High Pitch Whine Noise after Switching Ignition OFF): With the implementation of the new ?Clean Diesel Technology?, changes to the EGR system were implemented as compared to previous Diesel engines. After switching ignition OFF, the EGR system must go through an adaption of the valves to maintain calibration. These noises are considered normal and no repairs are necessary.

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