1997 Volkswagen Golf technical service bulletins

Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.

• Aug 21, 2023 Service bulletinUpdate to Volkswagen engine oil standards
• May 30, 2023 Service bulletinVolkswagen Engine oil quality standards, update to attachments.
• Apr 24, 2023 Service bulletinEngine oil quality standards, update to attachments.
• May 11, 2021 Service bulletinUpdate engine oil quality standard lists (attachments)
• Apr 21, 2020 Service bulletinUpdated to include additional models and model year applicability.
• Mar 27, 2019 Service bulletinThe part number listed in the document is to be returned if it meets the criteria provided.
• Mar 22, 2019 Service bulletinAlternative method for radio code retrieval.
• Mar 12, 2019 Service bulletinEngine Oils Which Meet Volkswagen Oil Quality Standards
• Feb 18, 2019 Service bulletinCondensation and or water droplets visible on inside of exterior light lenses
• Sep 28, 2018 Service bulletinEngine replacement tip
• Sep 14, 2017 Service bulletinUpdated to include model year 2014 thru 2018 applicability.
• Aug 18, 2017 Service bulletinUpdate to existing tip for fuel quality checking.
• Jul 5, 2017 Service bulletin17 17 01
• Jun 28, 2017 Service bulletinThis special notice is to inform dealers to return all part numbers listed in the document and order the...
• Jun 22, 2017 Service bulletinVas 6154
• Feb 1, 2017 Service bulletinThis communication is to update our ProFi dealers of the current status of the latest inbound and outbound...
• Oct 31, 2016 Service bulletinUpdate model year applicability to include 2017.
• Sep 23, 2016 Service bulletinData Link connector pin assignment chart that is applicable to all models
• Jan 22, 2016 Service bulletinAirbag Issues.
• Jun 29, 2015 Service bulletinThis document contains the VW Elsa Newsletter that contains a general overview of wiring diagrams updates,...
• Jun 22, 2015 Service bulletinThis document contains the VW Elsa Newsletter that contains a general overview of wiring diagrams updates,...
• May 8, 2015 Service bulletinTech Tips (Heated Rear Window, One or More Lines Inoperative): To detect which line(s) is inoperative,...
• Mar 27, 2015 Service bulletinTechnical Bulletin: Condensation and or water droplets becomming visible on inside of exterior light...
• Sep 2, 2014 Service bulletinTechnical Bulletin (Engine Oils Which Meet Volkswagen Oil Quality Standard):
• Sep 2, 2014 Service bulletinEngine Oils Which Meet Volkswagen Oil Quality Standard VW 502 00/505 00/505 01 and VW 504 00/507 00
• Jun 4, 2014 Service bulletinTechnical Bulletin (Exterior Lights, Moisture Accumulation):
• Jun 4, 2014 Service bulletinExterior Lights, Moisture Accumulation
• Apr 10, 2014 Service bulletinTechnical Bulletin (Squeaks, Rattles, Noise, Repair Materials): This doucment contains a list of...
• Apr 10, 2014 Service bulletinSqueaks, Rattles, Noise, Repair Materials
• Mar 6, 2014 Service bulletinTechnical Bulletin (Exterior Lights, Moisture Accumulation): Exterior light assemblies (headlights,...
• Feb 11, 2014 Service bulletinGolf/GTI Perfect Delivery Inspection (PDI)
• Jan 27, 2014 Service bulletinFuel Additive to Help Prevent Sporadic Misfire Faults
• Jan 24, 2014 Service bulletinTech Tips (Heated Rear Window, One or More Lines Inoperative): To detect which line(s) is inoperative,...
• Jan 24, 2014 Service bulletinTo detect which line(s) is inoperative, utilize a volt meter to check for 0 V, which will be present after...
• Jul 17, 2013 Service bulletinGolf Perfect Delivery Inspection (PDI)
• Aug 28, 2008 Service bulletinVolkswagen: exhaust heat shield, replacement guidelines
• Jun 12, 2001 Service bulletinSubject regarding latch system lower anchors and tethers for children, installing / retrofitting
• Jun 22, 1998 Service bulletinInformation on maintenance intervals
• Feb 16, 1998 Service bulletinDisconnecting the front passenger airbag unit
• Nov 14, 1997 Service bulletinSubject pertaining to power sunroof convenience close feature, function change
• Aug 12, 1997 Service bulletinConcerns with anti-theft alarm sounds after is set and cannot be switched off
• Aug 12, 1997 Service bulletinProgrammable intermittent windshield wiper, function deleted
• Jul 31, 1997 Service bulletinChart identifies which transmission control modules (TMC) are available for various states
• Jul 1, 1997 Service bulletinVehicle produced with a "jazz" sticker attached to hatchback must be removed
• Jun 4, 1997 Service bulletinToothed belt runs towards outside, wears out/ jumps off, and cracks
• May 30, 1997 Service bulletinConditions with transmission not shifting into reverse and is difficult to shift in/out of reverse
• May 15, 1997 Service bulletinProcedures applying to distributor installation on updated 2.0L engines
• Apr 11, 1997 Service bulletinTransmission pops out of gear/shifter feels like it has a double detent when shifting into gear, and will...
• Apr 10, 1997 Service bulletinDifficulties with shift lever and transmission is hard to shift into reverse gear
• Apr 3, 1997 Service bulletinService manual on electric window regulator motors
• Mar 12, 1997 Service bulletinVehicles equipped with new airbag warning labels
• Feb 13, 1997 Service bulletinCondition with vehicles shifter lever vibrating/knocking in 1ST, 2ND, 3RD or 4TH gears