1998 Volkswagen Jetta technical service bulletins
74 technical service bulletins and manufacturer communications cover the 1998 Volkswagen Jetta.
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
- Tool number added to table
- Updated to include additional models and model year applicability.
- 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
- Battery Testing and Charging instruction
- Condensation and or water droplets visible on inside of exterior light lenses
- Engine replacement tip
- Tip for Scan tool concerns that may occur duing a test plan
- Updated to include model year 2014 thru 2018 applicability.
- Update to existing tip for fuel quality checking.
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- This special notice is to inform dealers to return all part numbers listed in the document and order the...
- Vas 6154
- 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.
- Update to model year applicability.
- Data Link connector pin assignment chart that is applicable to all models
- Airbag Issues.
- Technical Bulletin (Windshield Wipers Streak or Smear): Windshield or rear window is streaked, has a...
- 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, Testing and Charging Using Midtronics VAS6161, MCR340V, InCharge 940, or...
- VW Elsa Newsletter
- Battery, Testing and Charging Using Midtronics VAS6161, MCR340V, InCharge 940, or GRX3000 Charger
- Technical Bulletin (Air Conditioning, Cleaning of the Refrigerant Circuit): In cases where an air...
- Air Conditioning, Cleaning of the Refrigerant Circuit (U.S.Only)
- 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
- Technical Bulletin (Exterior Lights, Moisture Accumulation):
- 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...
- Technical Bulletin (Squeaks, Rattles, Noise, Repair Materials): This doucment contains a list of...
- Squeaks, Rattles, Noise, Repair Materials
- Jetta Bluetooth manual coding procedure.
- Technical Bulletin (Exterior Lights, Moisture Accumulation): Exterior light assemblies (headlights,...
- Fuel Additive to Help Prevent Sporadic Misfire Faults
- 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 a customer comments that the key cannot be removed from the ignition when the transmission is in PARK...
- Perfect Delivery Inspection (PDI)
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- JETTA Perfect Delivery Inspection (PDI)
- Jetta Perfect Delivery Inspection (PDI)
- Volkswagen: exhaust heat shield, replacement guidelines
- Dtc's P1297 (17705) or P1557 (17965) stored in DTC memory
- Evaluating fuel mixture diagnostic trouble codes (DTC) - how to perform effective diagnostic related to...
- Subject regarding latch system lower anchors and tethers for children, installing / retrofitting
- Subject regarding sunroof binding or noisy due to broken slide(s)
- Concerns with transmission in limp mode with no malfunction indicator lamp illuminated
- This bulletin includes new information on wheel alignment specifications
- Subject on radio remote control locking system
- Subject on radio code retrieval procedures
- Information on checking and setting the readiness code
- Information on installing any aftermarket radio
- Installing and removing exterior door handle transparent film
- Information on installing a cargo net
- Difficulties in closing rear lid
- Subject pertaining to power sunroof convenience close feature, function change
- Programming/reprogramming on remote locking/alarm system transmitters
- Information cincerning engine cylinder head assembly
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