1998 Volkswagen Passat technical service bulletins
116 technical service bulletins and manufacturer communications cover the 1998 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- Update to model year applicability.
- Data Link connector pin assignment chart that is applicable to all models
- To update model table to clarify jetta wagon applicability to tb content.
- To update claim process statement.
- Corrosion may be found on the folded edge of the hood
- To update claim processing statement.
- Document discusses Corrosion that may be found on the folded edge of the hood
- Corrosion on hood edge.
- The document refers to Corrosion being found where the rear bumper cover meets the quarter panel
- Rear quarter panel corrosion.
- 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 (Rear Door Glass Inoperative): The rear glass cannot be opened / closed, the rear glass...
- Technical Bulletin: Condensation and or water droplets becomming visible on inside of exterior light...
- Technical Bulletin (Rear Door Glass Inoperative issue diagnosis): The rear glass cannot be opened /...
- Technical Bulletin: Battery, Testing and Charging Using Midtronics VAS6161, MCR340V, InCharge 940, or...
- VW Elsa Newsletter
- Summary to be provided on a future date.
- Corrosion where handle contacts rear lid (Figure 1).
- 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)
- 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
- 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
- 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)
- To code a Bosch 5.3 ABS control module, use Vehicle Self-diagnosis to enter the correct coding value from...
- Volkswagen: update to information
- Tech Tips (Bosch 5.3 ABS Control Module ? ABS Coding Tables):
- Tech Tips (Fuel Gauge Inoperative after Instrument Cluster Replacement with Fault 00771 ?Fuel level sensor...
- Volkswagen: engine oil pressure too low, light is on, engine flush
- Volkswagen: exhaust heat shield, replacement guidelines
- Engine oil pressure too low, light is on, engine flush
- Dtc's P1297 (17705) or P1557 (17965) stored in DTC memory
- Engine oil specifications, oil capacity, oil filter
- Anti-lock brake system (ABS) control module warranty repair process
- Check/replace front suspension lower control arms
- Valve cover, diagnosing oil leakage from gaskets
- Low engine oil pressure light is on
- Oil sludge - warranty extension for 1998-2004 model year volkswagen passat with 1.8L turbo engine us and...
- Warranty extension covering certain oil sludge related repairs
- Zf vh recall of the zf steering pump, supplied to wd's for replacement of the audi A4 passat p/n 8D0 145...
- Some vehicles may experience instrument cluster malfunction
- A condition may exist where the radio does not regain volume control and / or the single cd player LED...
- Service information binder containing electrical wiring diagrams, troubleshooting and component locations...
- Subject regarding malfunctioning instrument cluster
- Subject regarding latch system lower anchors and tethers for children, installing / retrofitting
- A condition may exist with noise from the front suspension
- Information in this technical bulletin supllements and updates previously published wiring diagram,...
- This bulletin contains new and revised wiring diagram information
- Subject regaring engine misfire
- Subject regarding vehicle's exhibiting failure of the turbocharger due to lack of lubrication on passat...
- Subject regarding special tool for removing and / or repairing front seat which is equipped with a side airbag
- Procedures on removing the front seats with side airbag
- New information in this technical bulletin supplements and updates previously published wiring diagram,...
- Subject on comfort system ECM, unnecessary replacement
- Subject on carrier assembly with window regulator / window regulator motor assembling
- Technical bulletin on cargo safety net, assembly overview / retrofitting
- Subject regarding the outside air temperature sensor and ambient temperature switch
- Subject pertaining to instrument cluster, odometer adaptation
- Subject on radio code retrieval procedures
- Vehicle will not start unless clutch pedal is depressed extremely hard
- Subject on sidewinder key and locks
- Replacement of automatic transmission fluid (ATF) no longer required
- Condition with transmissions with internal damage may allow debris to collect in atf cooler lines and atf...
- Function options for central locking system
- New information in this technical bulleting supplements and updates previously published wiring diagram,...
- Installation of the child seat tether anchorage mountings
- Vehicle will not start unless clutch pedal is depressed extremely hard
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