July 12, 2013 Service bulletin

Tech Tips (Rear Lid Does Not Open After Handle Replacement): If the rear lid handle is replaced with part...

Volkswagen technical service bulletin TT 55-13-01 for 2001-2004 Volkswagen Jetta, 2004-2008 Volkswagen Touareg and 2005-2006 Volkswagen Jetta Sportwagen.

Bulletin number: TT 55-13-01
Component: Latches/locks/linkages: trunk lid: lock
Summary: Tech Tips (Rear Lid Does Not Open After Handle Replacement): If the rear lid handle is replaced with part number 1J0 827 566L, the microswitch from the original handle must be transferred to the new handle. If original microswitch is not available, microswitch part number 1J5 962 104 B should be ordered and installed.

Owners of these vehicles have filed 46 complaints in the locks category.

Vehicles covered

Volkswagen Jetta 2001-2004 2001 2002 2003 2004
Volkswagen Touareg 2004-2008 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008
Volkswagen Jetta Sportwagen 2005-2006 2005 2006

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