2006 Volkswagen GTI technical service bulletins
349 technical service bulletins and manufacturer communications cover the 2006 Volkswagen GTI.
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
- This special notice is to inform dealers to return the parts listed if it meets the criteria provided.
- 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 warranty table labor operation numbers due to recent Saga updates.
- Update engine oil quality standard lists (attachments)
- 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 oil consumption measurement.
- 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...
- Parts ordering information
- Exterior lighting moisture in lens updated to exclude LED lighting.
- Update to top tier brochure purchasing url.
- Update to brochure purchase 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).
- 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.
- Update Top Tier brochure part number.
- Metadata update (add MY 2014 Eos (missing).
- Update to include 2020-2021 model and model year applicability.
- Tool number added to table
- Updated to include additional models and model year applicability.
- 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.
- 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.
- Campaign Reminder Communication
- Adhesive circular
- 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
- Instrument cluster production mode solution, updated to include additional model and model year applicability.
- 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.
- 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 brochure part number, literature ordering websie address and include an additional model year...
- 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
- Update parts table.
- 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 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
- Direction to perform system reset after component replacment or disconnect of the HVAC system control head
- 2006-2008 with 2.0L (BPY) update service number in warranty table
- Explaination of cross car distorion when looking through the windshield and how the "effect" in normal.
- Reminder to follow the correct repair procedure of pilot bearing replacement, when removing and...
- Quick Reference Update Guide of the vehicles expected upgraded software level
- Tech tip denoting potential for damage of the data link connector when using after market plug in devices...
- This bulletin was updated to include additional model year applicability (jetta sportwagen).
- Technical Bulletin about Paint Finish, Reducing Swirl Marks and Fine Scratches New vehicles (prior to...
- Diagnosis of servicing camshaft lobe that drives the high pressure fuel pump
- Tech Tips Damage to Data Link Connector (DLC) from Aftermarket Devices (Cannot Communicate with Vehicle...
- Electric coolant fans continue to run after ignition is switched off.
- Tech Bullentin concerning Electric Coolant Fans that Continue to Run after Ignition is Switched OFF
- Technical tips on what to do if improper gasoline has been added to the vehicle.
- Fuel Additive to Help Prevent Sporadic Misfire Faults A Volkswagen approved fuel additive is available to...
- Fuel additive to help prevent sporadic misfire faults.
- Gasoline quality.
- Technical Bulletin about a customer concern stating that customer observed one or more of the...
- Strut or Shock Absorber Leak Assesment.
- The document refers to Corrosion being found where the rear bumper cover meets the quarter panel
- Airbag Issues.
- Technical Bulletin (Windshield Wipers Streak or Smear): Windshield or rear window is streaked, has a...
- Tech Tips (Instrument Cluster Production Mode):
- Technical Bulletin (HVAC, Unpleasant Odor): Unpleasant odor is coming from Heating and Ventilation system
- Technical Bulletin (Air Conditioning, Cleaning of the Refrigerant Circuit (U.S.Only)): In cases where an...
- 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 (Heated Rear Window, One or More Lines Inoperative): To detect which line(s) is inoperative,...
- Technical Bulletin: Condensation and or water droplets becomming visible on inside of exterior light...
- Technical Bulletin: Battery, Discharged, Diagnosis for Excessive Static Current Draw
- Tech Tips: Generator Charging Concern Diagnosis Tip
- Technical Bulletin: Battery, Testing and Charging Using Midtronics VAS6161, MCR340V, InCharge 940, or...
- A Volkswagen FLUID CAPACITY CHART which contains the various fluids necessary for a vehicle to run...
- Discusses the issues associated with using contaiminated gasoline
- VW Elsa Newsletter
- Battery, Testing and Charging Using Midtronics VAS6161, MCR340V, InCharge 940, or GRX3000 Charger
- Tech Tips (Active Wheel Speed Sensor Diagnosis):
- Use the following procedure to diagnose active wheel speed sensor complaints
- Tech Tips (SVM Update Instructions):
- When performing SVM updates, the scan tool should be hardwired to the vehicle and the Bluetooth physically...
- Technical Bulletin (Fuel Additive to Help Prevent Sporadic Misfire Faults): Fuel quality impacts the...
- Tech Tips (Electro ? Steering
- Technical Bulletin (Electric Coolant Fans Continue to Run after Ignition is Switched OFF): This...
- Electric Coolant Fans Continue to Run after Ignition is Switched OFF
- Tech Tips (Active Wheel Speed Sensor Diagnosis):
- Tech Tips (ECM Fault P1250 "Fuel Level Too Low" Will Not Clear):
- Use the following procedure to diagnose active wheel speed sensor complaints
- Technical Bulletin (Air Conditioning, Cleaning of the Refrigerant Circuit): In cases where an air...
- Air Conditioning, Cleaning of the Refrigerant Circuit (U.S.Only)
- Volkswagen: remove and inspect cam follower from timing cover/cylinder head, after replacing high pressure...
- Tech Tips (Comfort Module (J393) or BCM (J519) Replacement):
- Tech Tips (2.0 Turbo FSI (BPY) High Pressure Fuel Pump Replacement): If replacing the high pressure fuel...
- 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)
- Technical Bulletin (Engine Oils Which Meet Volkswagen Oil Quality Standard):
- 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 92006-2014 Vehicles with 2.0T Gasoline Engine
- 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):
- Tech Tips (Electro
- Oil Consumption Measurement
- ODIS Service Update
- Technical Bulletin (Internal Control Module Memory Check Sum Errors):
- Update Programming to Eliminate DTC P0601 Stored in DTC Memory
- Tech Tips (Torque Converter/Flywheel/Flexplate installation): Incorrect torque converter or...
- Incorrect torque converter or flywheel/flexplate installation can result in transmission damage
- Tech Tips (All vehicles-Tire dressing for vehicle detailing): The use of tire dressing gives your tires...
- The use of tire dressing gives your tires that shiny finish that completes the image of a clean (new) vehicle
- Technical Bulletin (Exterior Lights, Moisture Accumulation):
- Exterior Lights, Moisture Accumulation
- Tech Tips (2.0L FSI (BPY) Engines
- If you have a complaint of DTCs for the low side fuel pressure being out of specification (e.g. P310B),...
- Technical Bulletin (HVAC, Unpleasant Odor): Condensation, which is a normal condition in all A/C systems, can
- HVAC, Unpleasant Odor
- If the steering rack is replaced on the above models for any reason, it is necessary to replace the...
- Technical Bulletin (Squeaks, Rattles, Noise, Repair Materials): This doucment contains a list of...
- Squeaks, Rattles, Noise, Repair Materials
- 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 This Technical Bulletin details the general process for carrying out a Software Version...
- Software Version Management
- Summary to be provided on a future date.
- Technical Bulletin (Fuel Rail / System Pressure, Fuel Trim, and Fuel Pressure issues):
- MIL ON, DTC P0087, P1093 or P2293 Stored in ECM Fault Memory
- Technical Bulletin (Exterior Lights, Moisture Accumulation): Exterior light assemblies (headlights,...
- Quick Reference Update Guide
- Golf/GTI Perfect Delivery Inspection (PDI)
- Tech Tips (Heated Rear Window, One or More Lines Inoperative): To detect which line(s) is inoperative,...
- To detect which line(s) is inoperative, utilize a volt meter to check for 0 V, which will be present after...
- If replacing the high pressure fuel pump, also remove and inspect the cam follower from the timing...
- 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?...
- Tech Tips (2.0 Turbo FSI (BPY) High Pressure Fuel Pump Replacement): If replacing the high pressure fuel...
- ODIS Quick Reference Guide.
- Technical Bulletin (HVAC, Unpleasant Odor): An unpleasant odor is coming from Heating and Ventilation system
- P0102, P1128, P1296
- Technical Bulletin (Electric Coolant Fans Continue to Run after Ignition is Switched OFF):
- Technical Bulletin (Oil Consumption Measurement): Customers have stated oil consumption is higher than the...
- 2006 fluid capacity chart
- Tech Tips (Vehicles with 2.5L Engine
- When diagnosing fault code P2279-Leaking Air in Intake System, be sure to check the cam timing first.
- 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 (Clock Loses Time):
- Tech Tips (Equipped with Turbocharged Engine Turbocharger Replacement Tip): If mechanical damage is found...
- Clock Loses Time
- Tech Tips (Measure Value Block Request): If a request has been made for several MVBs from a DSG...
- When diagnosing a generator charging concern, it is recommended to verify operation of the one way clutch...
- Volkswagen: steering rack
- To clear static ECM fault P1250 ?Fuel Level Too Low?, add fuel to vehicle and complete a road test of at...
- Engine, Misfire Diagnostic Aid
- Volkswagen: it is a normal occurrence for the electric coolant fans to continue to run after the ignition...
- 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...
- Tech Tips (Technician Helpline Vehicle Check Sheets): When it becomes necessary to open a VW Technician...
- Tech Tips (Instrument Cluster Production Mode): During PDI, or after installation of a replacement...
- Volkswagen service campaign: resistance in the air bag system CAN cause the air bag light to turn on even...
- 2006 -2007
- Volkswagen: no terminal 15 power, fault 02403-012
- Volkswagen:evaporative (EVAP) emission system, diagnostic trouble code diagnosis
- Tech Tips (N75 Solenoid Valve Diagnosis):
- 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 (Engine, Cranks Intermittently or No Crank):
- Body/Infotainment Module Software Updates:
- Volkswagen: see document searchbutton for owner letter
- Volkswagen: update- 17D2 positive crankcase ventilation valve
- Volkswagen: gasoline engines have rough idle, have significant loss of power or stalling with reduced...
- Volkswagen: on some vehicles, the high pressure fuel pump, driven by intake camshaft lobe, CAN wear...
- Volkswagen: on certain model vehicles the intake manifold runner position sensor or intake flap motor...
- Volkswagen: intake manifold runner position sensor or intake flap motor may be inoperative.
- Volkswagen: information pertaining to some vehicles intake manifold runner control motor and the pcv,...
- Volkswagen: certain model year vehicles may experience an oil filler cap leaking, or rushing noise from...
- Volkswagen service campaign: production issues may cause premature wear on the intake camshaft and...
- Volkswagen: the gear box has a momentarily delay while accelerating
- Volkswagen: fuel pump control module update information
- Volkswagen: excessive wear of intake camshaft lobe causing fuel pressure fluctuations
- Volkswagen: production problems may make camshaft components susceptible to premature wear
- Volkswagen of america: the camshaft may experience premature wear
- Volkswagen: malfunction light is on with three possible trouble codes stored
- Volkswagen: air bag light is on with an internal trouble code stored
- 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...
- Volkswagen: (revised) vehicles may have ignition coils that could malfunction under certain conditions
- Volkswagen: due to fuel intrusion into the low pressure side fuel pressure sensor G410, a false signal may...
- Tech Tips (with 1K0 Part Number J500 ? Replacement Steering Harness): If the steering rack is replaced on...
- Volkswagen service campaign: warranty extension for center high mounted stoplight light emitting diodes (LEDS)
- The streaming music feature on vehicles equipped with factory or dealer installed Bluetooth will be...
- Volkswagen: vehicles may have ignition coils that could malfunction under certain conditions
- Volkswagen: high intensity gas discharge lamp (HID) range control motor replacement for fault 01534 or 01535
- Volkswagen: fuel pressure sensor replacement (saga code 24M5/05)
- If, after replacement of the steering rack, fault code 01309 008 is set in the ABS/ESP module only, follow...
- Volkswagen: exhaust heat shield, replacement guidelines
- Vw: rvu-fuel pressure sensor replacement (saga code 24M5/05
- Volkswagen:water leak, tail lamp area: water intrusion in rear of vehicle, around rear tail lamp area, or...
- Igniter, side airbag, diagnostic trouble code(s) stored in DTC memory
- MIL on, DTC P0299 stored in ECM fault memory
- Volkswagen: MIL on, DTC P0299 stored in ECM fault memory
- MIL on, DTC P129F and/or P310B stored in ECM fault memory
- Volkswagen: MIL on, DTC P129F and/or P310B stored in ECM fault memory
- Volkswagen: rear cup holder loose
- MIL on, DTC P0087, P1093 or P2293 stored in ECM fault memory
- Seat, heating inoperative - seat heater will not operate properly or becomes inoperative
- Volkswagen: seat, heating inoperative
- Volkswagen: fuel pump replacement clarification
- Volkswagen: due to fuel intrusion into the low pressure side fuel pressure sensor G410, a false signal may...
- MIL on, DTC P0087, P1093 or P2293 stored in ECM fault memory
- Speedometer, indicated speed is greater than the actual vehicle speed
- Dtc's P1297 (17705) or P1557 (17965) stored in DTC memory
- Door windows, may seperate from window regulator clamps
- Driver steering recommendations (DSR) activation and software programming for dtcs
- Day time running lamps switched on prior to delivery
- Door window, separates from window regulator clamps
- Pressure Fuel Pump Replacement.
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