2001 Volkswagen GTI technical service bulletins
113 technical service bulletins and manufacturer communications cover the 2001 Volkswagen GTI.
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
- Update to Volkswagen engine oil standards
- Volkswagen Engine oil quality standards, update to attachments.
- Engine oil quality standards, update to attachments.
- Update model year applicability to include 2023.
- Battery testing and charging using special tools VAS6161 & GRX3000VAS Charger
- Update engine oil quality standard lists (attachments)
- Tool number added to table
- Updated to include additional models and model year applicability.
- Update vehicle metadata.
- The part number listed in the document is to be returned if it meets the criteria provided.
- Alternative method for radio code retrieval.
- Engine Oils Which Meet Volkswagen Oil Quality Standards
- Gasoline Engine Misfire Diagnosis document
- Battery Testing and Charging instruction
- Condensation and or water droplets visible on inside of exterior light lenses
- This information bulletin contains instructions for checking the pins/terminals for contacts and nano...
- Tip for Scan tool concerns that may occur duing a test plan
- Update to existing tip for fuel quality checking.
- This special notice is to inform dealers to return all part numbers listed in the document and order the...
- Vas 6154
- Quick Reference of vehicle concerns
- 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...
- Update to model year applicability.
- Update 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
- Quick Reference Update Guide of the vehicles expected upgraded software level
- Fuel Additive to Help Prevent Sporadic Misfire Faults
- Quick reference update guide.
- Technical tips on what to do if improper gasoline has been added to the vehicle.
- Gasoline quality.
- Airbag Issues.
- 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,...
- Discusses the issues associated with using contaiminated gasoline
- 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...
- Air Conditioning, Cleaning of the Refrigerant Circuit (U.S.Only)
- The DLC is intended for use with diagnostic scan tools and by emissions testing stations
- Engine Oils Which Meet Volkswagen Oil Quality Standard VW 502 00/505 00/505 01 and VW 504 00/507 00
- Quick Reference Update Guide:
- Tech Tips (TDI Engine
- Quick Reference Update Guide
- 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
- Fault code P1297 may be set and fuel mixtures may go lean if the vehicle is driven under load or revved up...
- HVAC, Unpleasant Odor
- Squeaks, Rattles, Noise, Repair Materials
- Volkswagen Warranty Policies and Procedures ? April 2014
- Gasoline Quality
- Golf/GTI Perfect Delivery Inspection (PDI)
- To detect which line(s) is inoperative, utilize a volt meter to check for 0 V, which will be present after...
- Part ordering
- If a needed service part is on back order, upgrade the daily order to a red order and check the ?Car Down?...
- Volkswagen: the catalytic converter monitoring system, with the ECM software, is too sensitive and causes...
- Emissions Service Action Circular (VR6 Engine Update ECM Software for Catalytic Converter Monitoring...
- 1999-2002
- Golf Perfect Delivery Inspection (PDI)
- In SAGA, the time units for the Volkswagen DoubleCheck labor operation were reduced in error from 50 time...
- Tech Tips (Equipped with Turbocharged Engine Turbocharger Replacement Tip): If mechanical damage is found...
- To clear static ECM fault P1250 ?Fuel Level Too Low?, add fuel to vehicle and complete a road test of at...
- If key blade is found to stick or bind when opening or closing, check position of roll pin that secures...
- Volkswagen: gasoline engines have rough idle, have significant loss of power or stalling with reduced...
- Volkswagen: child restraint latch guidance fixture; compliance with fmvss 225 (usa only). update to...
- Volkswagen: headlights may intermittently dim slightly at idle
- Volkswagen: headlights may intermittently dim slightly at idle
- Volkswagen: gasoline engine vehicles inspect, and if necessary, replace ignition coils. vehicles affected...
- For concerns of no or intermittent A/C operation where pressure diagnosis does not lead to a
- Air Conditioning Does not Operate
- Volkswagen: (revised) vehicles may have ignition coils that could malfunction under certain conditions
- Volkswagen: vehicles may have ignition coils that could malfunction under certain conditions
- Volkswagen: exhaust heat shield, replacement guidelines
- Intermittent windshield wiper, wipes across windshield once then stops
- Dtc's P1297 (17705) or P1557 (17965) stored in DTC memory
- Door windows, may seperate from window regulator clamps
- MIL is on and or catalytic converter is rattling
- Driver and passenger door window regulator repairing
- Malfunction indicator light (MIL) on with diagnostic trouble code P0300, P0301, P0302, P0303, or P0304 stored
- Ignition coil overlay harness, installing
- Update programming (flashing) engine control module (ECM)
- Driver and passenger door window regulator repairs
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