2008 Volkswagen Beetle Convertible technical service bulletins
240 technical service bulletins and manufacturer communications cover the 2008 Volkswagen Beetle Convertible.
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
- Airbag / Pyrotechnic Safety Belt Deployment Inquiries, update to contact information due to retirement.
- VW Engine oil quality standards
- Battery Testing and Charging Using Midtronics VAS6161 and or GRX3000VAS Charger
- Safety Related Inquiry and Reporting
- Update to Volkswagen engine oil standards
- Diagnostic assistance for excessive static current draw
- Volkswagen Engine oil quality standards, update to attachments.
- Battery Testing and Charging using Midtronics VAS6161 and or GRX3000 Vas Charger
- Software Version Management (SVM) instruction.
- Engine Oil Consumption Measurement Instruction and Work sheet.
- Volkswagen Engine Oil Standards, updated to include model year 2024.
- Diagnostic Aid for engine misfire.
- Gasoline fuel additive
- Gasoline quality information in regards to gasoline engine performance.
- Introduce new engine coolant compatible with all models and all model years.
- Engine oil quality standards, update to attachments.
- Volkswagen Engine Oil Quality Standards
- Strut or Shock leak assessment.
- Engine Oil Quality Standards updated to include the latest Engine Oil attachments (excludes Routan & ID.4).
- This Document informs dealers on VWP-23-01
- VW contact when reporting a Airbag or Pyrotechnic safety belt deployment
- Update model year applicability to include 2023.
- Battery testing and charging using special tools VAS6161 & GRX3000VAS Charger
- ACC Calibration Process
- Engine Oil Quality Standards updated to include the latest Engine Oil ) excluding Routan & ID.4attachments
- Engine Oil Quality Standards updated to include the latest Engine Oil attachments
- Minimum battery charger requirements during software updates
- Engine oil consumption measurement.
- Engine Oil Quality Standards updated to include model year 2023 and the latest Engine Oil attachments
- Software Version Management (SVM) instruction
- Engine misfire diagnostic aid.
- Gasoline quality.
- VW engine oil specifications
- Recommended fuel additive to avoid engine misfires.
- Auto Trans fluid requirements.
- Battery Testing and Charging using VAS6161 and or GRX3000VAS
- VW engine oil specifications
- Engine oil pressure priming.
- Cleaning of Heating and Ventilation system, Updated to include additional model year applicability and...
- Battery Testing and Charging using recommended VW test equipment.
- Battery Tester VAS 6161 introduction.
- Update engine oil quality standard lists (attachments)
- Exterior Lights, Moisture Accumulation
- Engine oil consumption measurement
- Discharged Battery, Diagnosis for excessive current draw.
- Update model and model year applicability, introduce new coolant G12Evo.
- This bulletin contains general instructions for software updates.
- Battery testing using VW special tools, updated to include additional model year applicability and include...
- Explanation of error message received from scan tool when erasing diagnostic trouble codes (DTCs) in...
- Update to model year applicability.
- Additional safety related Inquiry and Reporting instruction.
- Fuel Additive to Help Prevent Sporadic Misfire Faults
- Engine Misfire Diagnostic Aid. Updated to include additional model and model year applicability.
- VW approved gasoline fuel additive, update to include additional models and model year applicability.
- Software Version Management (SVM)
- Removing musty odor from A/C system
- Elsa2Go campaign information is now 100% aligned with ElsaPro. This update to Elsa2Go ensures that both...
- Warranty Extension for Intake Manifold & Fuel Injectors Certain 2008-2011
- Parts ordering information
- Exterior lighting moisture in lens updated to exclude LED lighting.
- Update to top tier brochure purchasing url.
- Software Version Management (SVM) instruction updated to include model year 2021
- Updated to include update recommended engine oil attachments.
- Data link diagnostics and tips
- Updated to include an additional model year applicability.
- Body surfaces (engine compartment and underside of hood) are not directly visible (exposed) therefore do...
- Battery testing
- This special notice is to inform dealers to return the part numbers listed (State of California only).
- Updated key ordering protocol
- Oil consumption test updated to include additional models and model year applicability.
- Mandatory fastener.
- Antilock brake function test direction.
- Recall Reminder Part Labels
- Oil pressure priming after engine replacement or internal repair.
- Electronic Stabilization Program (ESP) function test may not end on its own causing DTC.
- Update brochure part number and recording URL. Update model and model year applicability.
- Metadata update (add MY 2014 Eos (missing).
- Update to include 2020-2021 model and model year applicability.
- Tool number added to table
- Cam screen damage.
- Updated to include additional models and model year applicability.
- Tire Chain Information (for California dealers only) All Model Years
- Update to Volkswagen engine oil specification attachments.
- Volkswagen After Sales Weekly Communication
- Update to Volkswagen Identifying and mixing of coolant
- Update model applicability to MY 2020.
- Update to Volkswagen engine oil standards.
- Added: Torque Spec table
- Include new special tool adapter and 2018 model year Jetta only
- Update to mode; and model year applicability.
- Include additional photo's of water ingress
- TT 001202........Also includes 2005 Jetta wagon and 2018-2020 Tiguan LWB
- Quick Reference Update Guide.
- Update to Volkswagen engine oil standards
- REMOVED all 12 hour wait period before starting references
- Update vehicle metadata to include pull ahead models
- Engine oil quality standards
- Remote Key Battery Replacement
- Update vehicle metadata.
- Addressing Transmission Fluid Temperature Sensor Concerns, update authing system metadata.
- Campaign Reminder Communication
- Condensation and or water droplets visible on inside of exterior light lenses
- Instrument cluster production mode solution, updated to include additional model and model year applicability.
- Contacting the parts helpline
- Electric coolant fans continue to run after ignition is switched off.
- Fuel additive to help prevent sporadic misfire faults.
- Strut or Shock Absorber Leak Assesment.
- Airbag Issues.
- VW Elsa Newsletter
- Battery, Testing and Charging Using Midtronics VAS6161, MCR340V, InCharge 940, or GRX3000 Charger
- When performing SVM updates, the scan tool should be hardwired to the vehicle and the Bluetooth physically...
- Electric Coolant Fans Continue to Run after Ignition is Switched OFF
- Air Conditioning, Cleaning of the Refrigerant Circuit (U.S.Only)
- MIL ON, DTCs P2014 or P2015 Intake Manifold Faults Stored in ECM Fault Memory
- MIL on
- The DLC is intended for use with diagnostic scan tools and by emissions testing stations
- Damage to Data Link Connector (DLC) from Aftermarket Devices (Cannot Communicate with Vehicle OBD System)
- Engine Oils Which Meet Volkswagen Oil Quality Standard VW 502 00/505 00/505 01 and VW 504 00/507 00
- When diagnosis on the above engine leads to the testing of the N75, please refer to the picture below
- Oil Consumption Measurement
- Incorrect torque converter or flywheel/flexplate installation can result in transmission damage
- The use of tire dressing gives your tires that shiny finish that completes the image of a clean (new) vehicle
- Exterior Lights, Moisture Accumulation
- HVAC, Unpleasant Odor
- Squeaks, Rattles, Noise, Repair Materials
- Volkswagen Warranty Policies and Procedures ? April 2014
- Gasoline Quality
- Electric Coolant Fans Continue to Run after Ignition is OFF
- Software Version Management
- When replacing the complete vehicle lock set (all vehicle keys and lock cylinders) for any reason, be...
- Vehicles equipped with Immobilizer 4 (Download) ? Adapting Keys after Vehicle Lock Set Replacement
- To detect which line(s) is inoperative, utilize a volt meter to check for 0 V, which will be present after...
- Volkswagen Elsa Newsletter
- Rattling noises from engine compartmen area or exhaust system.
- Customers may complain of a rattling noise from engine or exhaust area while accelerating from 1800-3000 RPM.
- Rattling Noises from Engine Compartment Area or Exhaust System
- Part ordering
- If a needed service part is on back order, upgrade the daily order to a red order and check the ?Car Down?...
- Technical Bulletin (HVAC, Unpleasant Odor): An unpleasant odor is coming from Heating and Ventilation system
- Quick Reference Update Guide:
- Technical Bulletin (Oil Consumption Measurement): Customers have stated oil consumption is higher than the...
- When diagnosing fault code P2279-Leaking Air in Intake System, be sure to check the cam timing first.
- In SAGA, the time units for the Volkswagen DoubleCheck labor operation were reduced in error from 50 time...
- Wiper Blade Inspection for Proper Warranty Coding
- Engine ? Malfunction During Software Update with "$33$10" displayed
- High Pressure Fuel Pump Diagnosis
- Engine, Misfire Diagnostic Aid
- For concerns of Fault Code P117A ?Bank 1, correction Lambda middle reached adjustment limit? stored in the...
- To clear static ECM fault P1250 ?Fuel Level Too Low?, add fuel to vehicle and complete a road test of at...
- Satellite Radio Overview
- All Vehicles with Bluetooth Phone Kit Installed ? Streaming Audio from Phone to Radio
- If key blade is found to stick or bind when opening or closing, check position of roll pin that secures...
- Cbfa 2.0T tsi
- When servicing the timing chain sprocket or removing the vibration damper, be aware that one bolt holds...
- Technical Bulletin (Paint Finish, Reducing Swirl Marks and Fine Scratches): New vehicles (prior to Retail...
- Technical Bulletin (Hood, Under Hood Not Painted Body Color): The paint color and/or finish of the engine...
- Customer States Windshield Wipers Streak or Smear
- The streaming music feature on vehicles equipped with factory or dealer installed Bluetooth will be...
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