2013 Volkswagen Golf R technical service bulletins
520 technical service bulletins and manufacturer communications cover the 2013 Volkswagen Golf R, including one warranty extension.
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
- This supporting FAQ is for the Turbocharger Limited Warranty Extension Class Action Settlement
- Safety Related Inquiry and Reporting
- Suggested fuel additive
- This special notice is to inform dealers to return the parts listed if it meets the criteria provided.
- Permission to change Daily Order upgraded to RED Order
- Differences between a leak and seepage
- This is a notice for software changes with the ODIS diagnostic program to correct the communication during...
- Oil Consumption Measurement and Electronic Oil Consumption Measurement
- Lubricating engine components before reassembly.
- Instruction, how to lubicate engine before initial start.
- Inquiries
- Volkswagen Engine Oil Standards
- This is a notice for software changes with the ODIS diagnostic program to correct the communication during...
- Damage Inspection of Park assist sensors
- This is a notice for software changes with the ODIS diagnostic program to correct the communication during...
- Paint color and/or finish of the engine compartment may not match the exterior paint color
- The federal safety agency has issued an urgent warning regarding counterfeit replacement airbag inflators...
- This is a notice for software changes with the ODIS diagnostic program to correct the communication during...
- Engine misfire diagnostic aid.
- G12Evo can now be mixed with previous coolants.
- Cautions about using aftermarket transmission flush machines and aftermarket transmission fluids.
- How to measure engine oil consumption.
- Diagnosing Manual Transmission Noise
- Fuel Additive to prevent sporatic misfire
- A list of suggested fuel stations
- GFF Requirements regardless of concern plus System flush requirement
- Volkswagen Engine Oil Quality Standards (U.S. Only)
- Volkswagen Engine Oil Quality Standards
- Identifying and Mixing Engine Coolant
- Engine Oil Standards
- Lack of paint under roof
- Additional reporting
- Vehicle Concerns Before Recall Repair Available
- How to perform the engine oil consumption measurement
- Engine Misfire Diagnostic Aid
- How to manage software versions using VW diagnostic Tool
- Checking Engine Oil and correctly reading dip stick
- A list of engine oil that meet Volkswagen Engine Oil Standards
- Fluid requirements
- Wind & Water Leak Checking
- Fuel additive to help with misfire faults
- Recommended Gasoline Quality
- Manual transmission noise diagnosing
- Battery testing
- Engine Replacement Tip
- Engine Assembly Tip
- VW Engine oil quality standards
- Airbag / Pyrotechnic Safety Belt Deployment Inquiries, update to contact information due to retirement.
- Reporting procedure for A/C compressor replacement regardless of the reason for failure
- Update to Volkswagen engine oil standards
- Volkswagen Engine oil quality standards, update to attachments.
- Introduce new engine coolant compatible with all models and all model years.
- Engine oil quality standards, update to attachments.
- Generator Replacement
- 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
- Radio knob replacement instead of radio replacement w/ knob part number.
- Update model year applicability to include 2023.
- Battery testing and charging using special tools VAS6161 & GRX3000VAS Charger
- ACC Calibration Process
- A/C requirements, update to model year applicability.
- Engine Oil Quality Standards updated to include the latest Engine Oil ) excluding Routan & ID.4attachments
- Update to required vehicle wash shampoo.
- Engine Oil Quality Standards updated to include the latest Engine Oil attachments
- Manual transmission noise diagnostic assistance
- 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
- Gasoline quality check
- Software Version Management (SVM) instruction
- Gasoline quality.
- VW engine oil specifications
- Recommended fuel additive to avoid engine misfires.
- Auto Trans fluid requirements.
- Refrigerant leak diagnosis using Nitrogen
- Battery Testing and Charging using VAS6161 and or GRX3000VAS
- Refrigerant leak diagnosis using Nitrogen
- 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.
- Republication of archived technical tip for water leak testing fixture.
- A/C Compressor replacement requirements, updated to include additional model year applicability.
- 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)
- Navigation for addressing incorrect Part direction.
- Removing musty odor from A/C system
- Elsa2Go campaign information is now 100% aligned with ElsaPro. This update to Elsa2Go ensures that both...
- Updated Navigation System Software to Enhance Radio Stability
- 2009-2015
- Parts ordering information
- Key battery diagnosis, updated to include additional model year applicability.
- Transmission Fluid requirements updated to include additional model year applicability.
- 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
- This Document was revised to include 2021 Model Year
- Updated to include update recommended engine oil attachments.
- Data link diagnostics and tips
- A/C requirements, update to title.
- 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
- Using Nitrogen to assist in finding A/C refrigerant leaks.
- Oil consumption test updated to include additional models and model year applicability.
- Mandatory fastener.
- Updated to include additional models and model year applicability.
- Antilock brake function test direction.
- Statement referring to TB 2043893 removed
- 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
- New machine version added to table.
- Voltage Drop Testing
- Voltage Drop Testing.
- Generator replacement, updated to include model years 2020 & 2021
- Tire Chain Information (for California dealers only) All Model Years
- Update to Volkswagen engine oil specification attachments.
- Additional Guided Functions programming assistance
- Update to existing tip for fuel quality checking.
- Volkswagen After Sales Weekly Communication
- ERP fault information.
- 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
- Infotainment worksheet.
- Remote Key Battery Replacement.
- Remote Key Battery Replacement
- Campaign Reminder Communication
- Adhesive circular
- UDS Basic settings directions
- Adaptive front lighting descriptive
- The part number listed in the document is to be returned if it meets the criteria provided.
- Alternative method for radio code retrieval.
- Gasoline Engine Misfire Diagnosis document
- Battery Testing and Charging instruction
- Instrument cluster production mode solution, updated to include additional model and model year applicability.
- This Document informs dealers that 2.0L TDI Gen 1 and Gen 3 Customer Vehicles are no longer eligible for...
- Horn and ancillary steering wheel controls diagnosis.
- This Document informs dealers on VWP-18-11 for the Steering Wheel Clock Spring Limited Warranty Extension
- Diagnostic protocol for engine noise with cam timing faults
- DTC Status Bit Definitions.
- Engine replacement tip
- Incorrect removal of Turbocharger oil feed line may
- Comfort/BCM Replacement direction, updated to include additional model year applicability.
- Update content and include additional models and model year applicability.
- Remote Ket battery diagnostics
- Direction to verify software levels to address P1612/U03000
- Key Battery Diagnostic Process
- This information bulletin contains instructions for checking the pins/terminals for contacts and nano...
- Update brochure part number, literature ordering websie address and include an additional model year...
- This communication informs the dealers of details on the Takata parts allocation/ordering.
- Update to expand fuel testing for lean DTCS.
- This special notice is to inform dealers to return all part numbers listed in the document
- Takata Enrollment Form
- This communication gives more information on the REPAIR & OWNER MOBILITY UPDATE
- This special notice is to inform dealers to return all part numbers listed in the document and order the...
- Vas 6154
- Dealer Communication
- Dealer Communication
- Adhesive application for installation on all areo parts solds as an accessory
- Tip to perform GFF feedback for test plan issues.
- Seach tips to assist in finding DTC information
- Campaign Parts Bulletin
- Campaign Parts Bulletin
- Campaign Tip
- Update TB to include model year 2016 & 2017 applicability
- Takata
- This communication is to update our ProFi dealers of the current status of the latest inbound and outbound...
- Update model year applicability to include 2017.
- Reminder for dealers to reference the repair manual and replace all necessary fasteners (bolts, nuts) that...
- Updated to include model year 2017 applicability
- Update to include model year 2017 applicability.
- Additional symptom gathering information and guidence to isolate customer concern before beginning repair.
- Update model year applicability.
- Update to include additional model year applicability.
- Updated to include additional model year applicability.
- Update model and model year applicability.
- Data Link connector pin assignment chart that is applicable to all models
- Contacting the parts helpline
- Explaination of cross car distorion when looking through the windshield and how the "effect" in normal.
- Tech Tips Damage to Data Link Connector (DLC) from Aftermarket Devices (Cannot Communicate with Vehicle...
- Diesel fuel system diagnosis repair.
- Generator replacement.
- Electric coolant fans continue to run after ignition is switched off.
- Manual transmission noise diagnosing.
- Quick Reference of vehicle concerns
- Elsa Newsletter
- Technical tips on what to do if improper gasoline has been added to the vehicle.
- Fuel additive to help prevent sporadic misfire faults.
- Choosing service numbers-Transmission and Drivetrain.
- Automatic transmission fluid requirements.
- Strut or Shock Absorber Leak Assesment.
- Airbag Issues.
- VW Engine Oil Capacities.
- This document contains the VW Elsa Newsletter that contains a general overview of wiring diagrams updates,...
- This document contains the VW Elsa Newsletter that contains a general overview of wiring diagrams updates,...
- Tech Tips: Vehicles with Immobilizer with Download/Discharge? New Key Will Not Program
- Surface corrosion or corrosion perforation can occur on various locations around the front wheel arch.
- 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
- Removing Paint Contaminants from Exterior Paint
- Air Conditioning, Cleaning of the Refrigerant Circuit (U.S.Only)
- When replacing the Air Conditioning compressor it is necessary to flush the entire system to remove all...
- AC Compressor Replacement, Refrigerant Circuit Flushing Requirement
- 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
- Technical Bulletin (Oil Consumption Measurement):
- Tech Tips (Comfort Module (J393) or BCM (J519) Replacement):
- Oil Consumption Measurement
- Slave Cylinder
- Because Volkswagen supports the development and use of renewable fuels (such as biodiesel fuel blends),...
- Carefree Maintenance Coverage for Interim Oil Changes for Certain 2009 ? 2015 MY Volkswagen TDI® Clean...
- Incorrect torque converter or flywheel/flexplate installation can result in transmission damage
- Vibration or noise when braking may be due to brake disc corrosion protection which has not been...
- Brake Disc Pulsation or Vibration (U.S. Only)
- Pdi
- The use of tire dressing gives your tires that shiny finish that completes the image of a clean (new) vehicle
- Exterior Lights, Moisture Accumulation
- Technical Bulletin (Washer Level Sensor): The issue is caused by the outside influence of non-approved...
- Washer Level Sensor
- For an upcoming campaign that will include all MY09-14 TDI (CBEA/CJAA) vehicles, we need to test the...
- Washer Level Sensor issues: The indicator lamp in the I.P. for washer fluid remains illuminated and the...
- Tech Tips (Washer Level Sensor issues):
- The indicator lamp in the I.P. for washer fluid remains illuminated and the washer reservoir is full
- Technical Bulletin (HVAC, Unpleasant Odor): Condensation, which is a normal condition in all A/C systems, can
- Tech Tips (All Navigation Radios-All Models): When the Navigation RNS 850/510/315 is in 3D mode, the top...
- HVAC, Unpleasant Odor
- All Navigation Radios-All Models
- Technical Bulletin (Squeaks, Rattles, Noise, Repair Materials): This doucment contains a list of...
- Squeaks, Rattles, Noise, Repair Materials
- Quick Spec Guides Now published on ServiceNet
- Technical Bulletin (Brake Disc Pulsation or Vibration): When applying brakes at highway speeds the...
- Volkswagen Warranty Policies and Procedures ? April 2014
- Technical Bulletin (HVAC, Unpleasant Odor): Unpleasant odor is coming from Heating and Ventilation system
- Technical Bulletin The use of contaminated gasoline, seasonal fuel changes (summer/winter fuel) or...
- Gasoline Quality
- Electric Coolant Fans Continue to Run after Ignition is OFF
- Technical Bulletin (Proper Removal of Engine Cover to Avoid Breakage): Pulling on the engine cover in some...
- Proper Removal of Engine Cover to Avoid Breakage
- MIL on
- Technical Bulletin This Technical Bulletin details the general process for carrying out a Software Version...
- VOLKSWAGEN DEALERSHIP COMMUNICATION (Upcoming Service Action 19J5 Coolant Pump issue): customers have...
- Service Action (2012 and 2013 MY Golf R Coolant Pump): Some customers of 2012 and 2013 model year Golf R...
- Some customers of 2012 and 2013 model year Golf R vehicles have reported engine compartment noise and hard...
- Software Version Management
- Technical Bulletin (Exterior Lights, Moisture Accumulation): Exterior light assemblies (headlights,...
- Technical Bulletin (CV Boot Replacement): Recommended procedure for removing damaged CV boot
- CV boot damage identified.
- 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
- Brake Disc Pulsation or Vibration
- Wiper Motor Noisy or Inoperative
- Vibration or noise when braking may be due to brake disc corrosion protection which has not been...
- On-car analysis list of Customer Complaints: Transmission Concerns (including clutch assembly, bevel box...
- To detect which line(s) is inoperative, utilize a volt meter to check for 0 V, which will be present after...
- Volkswagen Elsa Newsletter
- Technical Bulletin (Rattling Noises from Engine Compartment Area or Exhaust System): Customers may...
- 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
- On-car analysis list of customer complaints: Transmission Concerns (including clutch assembly, bevel box...
- On-Car Analysis List.
- In order to promptly receive your credit and to improve the level of parts that reach your customers:...
- Please contact VW Helpline before attempting repair.
- Steering Wheel Off Center.
- Tech Tips (All Models 2000-2014
- Part ordering
- If a needed service part is on back order, upgrade the daily order to a red order and check the ?Car Down?...
- To check Bluetooth compatibility for all 2011 and newer vehicles, as well as 2010 Routan, use the link below.
- Volkswagen is pleased to announce a new edition of the Volkswagen Warranty Policies and Procedures Manual
- Ensuring a Perfect Delivery
- Technical Bulletin (HVAC, Unpleasant Odor): An unpleasant odor is coming from Heating and Ventilation system
- Technical Bulletin (Electric Coolant Fans Continue to Run after Ignition is Switched OFF):
- Warranty Information (Volkswagen DoubleCheck Labor Operations): Volkswagen DoubleCheck Labor Operations...
- Technical Bulletin (Oil Consumption Measurement): Customers have stated oil consumption is higher than the...
- Technical Bulletin (Choosing Service Numbers ? Transmission and Drivetrain): To ensure that customer...
- Choosing Service Numbers ? Transmission and Drivetrain
- When diagnosing fault code P2279-Leaking Air in Intake System, be sure to check the cam timing first.
- On-car analysis list from customer complaints: Transmission Concerns (including clutch assembly, bevel box...
- On-car analysis list of Customer Complaints: Transmission Concerns(including clutch assembly, bevel box...
- Technical Bulletin (Manual Transmission Noise Diagnosing):
- Customer states there is a noise from the clutch, transmission or driveline components under varying...
- This bulletin provides a procedure to determine ?repair? versus ?replacement? of an automatic transmission
- Technical Bulletin Activated Charcoal Filter System, Solenoid Valve 1 -N80- (Canister Purge Valve)...
- Technical Bulletin (Damage on External Chrome or Aluminum Surfaces) The surfaces of chrome parts can get...
- Damage on External Chrome or Aluminum Surfaces
- On-car analysis list of Customer Complaint: Transmission Concerns (including clutch assembly, bevel box...
- In SAGA, the time units for the Volkswagen DoubleCheck labor operation were reduced in error from 50 time...
- Activated Charcoal Filter System, Solenoid Valve 1 -N80- (Canister Purge Valve) Diagnosis
- Technical Bulletin (High Pressure Fuel Pump Diagnosis): Completing the GFF high pressure pump function...
- Technical Bulletin (Generator Replacement):
- Technical Bulletin (Automatic Transmission Fluid Requirements): At this time, Volkswagen Group of America,...
- Automatic Transmission Fluid Requirements
- Technical Bulletin (Wiper Blade Inspection for Proper Warranty Coding): Wiper blade inspection guidelines...
- Wiper Blade Inspection for Proper Warranty Coding
- Rns 315
- Brake Disc, Pulsation, All Vehicles except Routan (U.S. Only)
- Engine, Misfire Diagnostic Aid
- On-car analysis list of Customer Complaints: Transmission
- Temporary warranty process and parts return program
- After a cold start, the engine coolant temperature gauge will slowly rise to approximately 190° F. When...
- Noise from Door Panel while Driving
- To clear static ECM fault P1250 ?Fuel Level Too Low?, add fuel to vehicle and complete a road test of at...
- The Bluetooth module has now been integrated into the navigation head unit on 2012-2013 vehicles with RNS...
- When pairing an Android phone to the Bluetooth system, a few extra steps may be necessary
- Vehicles Equipped with Bluetooth Hands-Free Phone ? Pairing of Android Phones
- GPS Antenna Concerns
- We are excited to introduce a new service tool to help us communicate open issues to our dealers and...
- Recommended procedure for removing damaged CV boot.
- You must create a Volkswagen Technical Assistance (VTA) ticket and call the Tehnical Helpline prior to...
- All Vehicles with Bluetooth Phone Kit Installed ? Streaming Audio from Phone to Radio
- VWGoA is pleased to inform you of the automatic delivery of the Required Special Tools which are used on...
- If key blade is found to stick or bind when opening or closing, check position of roll pin that secures...
- Tech Tips (Technician Helpline Vehicle Check Sheets): When it becomes necessary to open a VW Technician...
- Technical Bulletin (Bluetooth System Identification):
- Tech Tips (Instrument Cluster Production Mode): During PDI, or after installation of a replacement...
- Cbfa 2.0T tsi
- When servicing the timing chain sprocket or removing the vibration damper, be aware that one bolt holds...
- High Pressure Fuel Pump Diagnosis
- On-car analysis list of Customer Complaints: Transmission Concerns
- Warranty Information (Regularly Scheduled Maintenance Interval Time or Mileage Guidelines): The Volkswagen...
- ElsaWeb Newsletter
- On-car analysis list of Customer Complaints: Fuel gauge doesn't read full when the fuel tank is
- Golf R
- Technical Bulletin (PDI
- Technical Bulletin (Wiper Blade Inspection for Proper Warranty Coding): Wiper blade inspection guidelines...
- 2013 Volkswagen Golf, GTI & Golf R (Quick Reference Specification Book):
- Technical Bulletin (Slave Cylinder
- 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...
- Technical Bulletin (TDI Vehicles Equipped with Mis-fuel Inhibitor): Starting in MY 2013 all VW TDI...
- Technical Bulletin (Bluetooth System Identification):
- 2013 Volkswagen Golf R Maintenance Schedule For USA Applicable engines: 2.0T:
- Warranty Information (Volkswagen Amenity Subsidy Program
- Warranty Information (Volkswagen Amenity Subsidy Program
- For concerns of navigation inaccuracy, with or without antenna fault codes, begin by checking the number...
- Rns 315
- When the Navigation RNS 850/510/315 is in 3D mode, the top portion of the screen may not display streets
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