1997 Volkswagen Passat technical service bulletins
52 technical service bulletins and manufacturer communications cover the 1997 Volkswagen Passat.
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.
- 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
- Condensation and or water droplets visible on inside of exterior light lenses
- Engine replacement tip
- Updated to include model year 2014 thru 2018 applicability.
- Update to existing tip for fuel quality checking.
- 17 17 01
- 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.
- Data Link connector pin assignment chart that is applicable to all models
- 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,...
- 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...
- For long crank/ difficulty starting with the engine hot: Before replacing any components for this...
- 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
- Assembly Instructions: Installation of original remote start feature accessory, Volkswagen Passat.
- Technical Bulletin (Exterior Lights, Moisture Accumulation):
- Exterior Lights, Moisture Accumulation
- Technical Bulletin (Squeaks, Rattles, Noise, Repair Materials): This doucment contains a list of...
- Squeaks, Rattles, Noise, Repair Materials
- 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...
- Passat Perfect Delivery Inspection (PDI)
- Volkswagen: exhaust heat shield, replacement guidelines
- Ignition switch limited warranty extension 1996-1997 vehicles
- Ignition switch special warranty extension question and answer sheet to volkswagen owners
- Zf vh recall of the zf steering pump, supplied to wd's for replacement of the audi A4 passat p/n 8D0 145...
- Subject regarding latch system lower anchors and tethers for children, installing / retrofitting
- Subject on automatic transmission fluid ( atf ), checking 01 transmission
- Subject on maintenance intervals
- Toothed belt runs towards outside, wears out/ jumps off, and cracks
- Transmission pops out of gear/shifter feels like it has a double detent when shifting into gear, and will...
- Difficulties with shift lever and transmission is hard to shift into reverse gear
- Due to a printing error, some copies of passat wiring diagram no
- Vehicles equipped with new airbag warning labels
- Condition with vehicles shifter lever vibrating/knocking in 1ST, 2ND, 3RD or 4TH gears
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