2012 Volkswagen Routan technical service bulletins
506 technical service bulletins and manufacturer communications cover the 2012 Volkswagen Routan.
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
- This is a notice for software changes with the ODIS diagnostic program to correct the communication during...
- This is a notice for software changes with the ODIS diagnostic program to correct the communication during...
- The federal safety agency has issued an urgent warning regarding counterfeit replacement airbag inflators...
- This is a notice for software changes with the ODIS diagnostic program to correct the communication during...
- Identifying and Mixing Engine Coolant
- Multiple Emissions service action closures
- Vehicle Concerns Before Recall Repair Available
- Fluid requirements
- Wind & Water Leak Checking
- Airbag / Pyrotechnic Safety Belt Deployment Inquiries, update to contact information due to retirement.
- Reporting procedure for A/C compressor replacement regardless of the reason for failure
- Helpline & Parts Dept
- Automatic Transmission Fluid Requirements
- Engine oil quality standards, update to attachments.
- Strut or Shock leak assessment.
- This Document informs dealers on VWP-23-01
- VW contact when reporting a Airbag or Pyrotechnic safety belt deployment
- Radio knob replacement instead of radio replacement w/ knob part number.
- ACC Calibration Process
- A/C requirements, update to model year applicability.
- Update to required vehicle wash shampoo.
- Minimum battery charger requirements during software updates
- Auto Trans fluid requirements.
- Refrigerant leak diagnosis using Nitrogen
- Refrigerant leak diagnosis using Nitrogen
- Engine oil pressure priming.
- Battery Tester VAS 6161 introduction.
- This bulletin contains general instructions for software updates.
- Explanation of error message received from scan tool when erasing diagnostic trouble codes (DTCs) in...
- Update to model year applicability.
- Republication of archived technical tip for water leak testing fixture.
- A/C Compressor replacement requirements, updated to include additional model year applicability.
- Navigation for addressing incorrect Part direction.
- Plate, torque converter drive
- Elsa2Go campaign information is now 100% aligned with ElsaPro. This update to Elsa2Go ensures that both...
- 2009-2015
- Parts ordering information
- Transmission Fluid requirements updated to include additional model year applicability.
- This Document was revised to include 2021 Model Year
- Data link diagnostics and tips
- A/C requirements, update to title.
- This special notice is to inform dealers to return the part numbers listed (State of California only).
- Using Nitrogen to assist in finding A/C refrigerant leaks.
- Mandatory fastener.
- Antilock brake function test direction.
- Updated to include additional models and model year applicability.
- Statement referring to TB 2043893 removed
- 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.
- These SKUs are Exhaust Manifolds with Catalytic Converters
- Update to include 2020-2021 model and model year applicability.
- New machine version added to table.
- Voltage Drop Testing
- Voltage Drop Testing.
- Tire Chain Information (for California dealers only) All Model Years
- Update to existing tip for fuel quality checking.
- Volkswagen After Sales Weekly Communication
- Update model applicability to MY 2020.
- Update to Volkswagen engine oil standards.
- Added: Torque Spec table
- 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.
- REMOVED all 12 hour wait period before starting references
- Vehicle Fuse location assistance.
- Campaign Reminder Communication
- The part number listed in the document is to be returned if it meets the criteria provided.
- Alternative method for radio code retrieval.
- Gasoline Engine Misfire Diagnosis document
- Battery Testing and Charging instruction
- Instrument cluster production mode solution, updated to include additional model and model year applicability.
- Engine replacement tip
- Witech usage for incorrect VIN logged into various modules
- Additional diagnostic recommendations to address fuel pump relay power supply issues.
- This information bulletin contains instructions for checking the pins/terminals for contacts and nano...
- Updated to include model year 2014 thru 2018 applicability.
- This special notice is to inform dealers to return all part numbers listed in the document
- This special notice is to inform dealers to return all part numbers listed in the document and order the...
- Vas 6154
- Adhesive application for installation on all areo parts solds as an accessory
- Update TB to include model year 2016 & 2017 applicability
- Quick Reference of vehicle concerns
- Update to existing Tech Tip 91-11-01 for later model years, to direct technicians to the bluetooth...
- 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...
- Updated to include model year 2017 applicability
- Update to include model year 2017 applicability.
- Additional symptom gathering information and guidence to isolate customer concern before beginning repair.
- Updated to include an additional model year applicability.
- Update model year applicability.
- Update to include additional model year applicability.
- Updated to include additional model year applicability.
- Update model and model year applicability.
- Part identification, location and ensured installation after rplacing integrated power module.
- Data Link connector pin assignment chart that is applicable to all models
- Specific diagnostic check to address DTC U0151, after TIPM component replacement
- Contacting the parts helpline
- Summary to be provided on a future date.
- Explaination of cross car distorion when looking through the windshield and how the "effect" in normal.
- To update claim processing statement.
- 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...
- Tech Tips Damage to Data Link Connector (DLC) from Aftermarket Devices (Cannot Communicate with Vehicle...
- Generator replacement.
- Electric coolant fans continue to run after ignition is switched off.
- Manual transmission noise diagnosing.
- Fuel Additive to Help Prevent Sporadic Misfire Faults
- Quick reference update guide.
- Elsa Newsletter
- 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...
- This document was created In response to multiple dealership inquires about aftermarket universal (one...
- Choosing service numbers-Transmission and Drivetrain.
- Automatic transmission fluid requirements.
- Strut or Shock Absorber Leak Assesment.
- Airbag Issues.
- Job Aid ? VW Engine Oil Capacities (Gasoline, Diesel, Hybrid Engines)
- VW Engine Oil Capacities.
- Technical Bulletin (Verifying the software/hardware status of the engine): Customers may experience a...
- Volkswagen: some volkswagen vehicles with 2.0 tfsi engines will have the intake manifold and fuel...
- 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,...
- Technical Bulletin: Customers may experience a Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) illumination
- Tech Tips: Oil Consumption Testing
- Volkswagen dealership communication
- Volkswagen dealership communication
- Tech Tips: Vehicles with Immobilizer with Download/Discharge? New Key Will Not Program
- Warranty Extension for Left Cylinder Head Certain 2011
- Tech Tips: Issue with Turn Signals Will Not Activate after TIPM Replacement
- Technical Bulletin: Document discusses Customers which may experience a Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL)...
- Left Cylinder Head Limited Warranty Extension ? Certain 2011 ? 2012 Model Year Routan with 3.6L Engine...
- VW Elsa Newsletter
- When performing SVM updates, the scan tool should be hardwired to the vehicle and the Bluetooth physically...
- This document is an overview which covers
- Technical Bulletin (Cylinder Misfire issues): Customers may experience a Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL)...
- MIL ON, DTCs P0300, P0302, P0304 or P0306 Stored in ECM Fault Memory
- This document is an overview which covers
- Reminder: Improvements to Technical Information Titles in ElsaPro
- Tech Tips (Routan Turn Signals Will Not Activate after TIPM Replacement): The replacement Totally...
- The replacement Totally Integrated Power Module (TIPM) contains revised software that changes the TIPM...
- Turn Signals Will Not Activate after TIPM Replacement
- Technical Bulletin (Cylinder Misfire issues): Customers may experience a Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL)...
- Tech Tips (Steering Wheel Off Center): This Tech Tip was established to explain the influence the...
- This Tech Tip was established to explain the influence the adjustable steering column tilt position has on...
- Technical Bulletin (Removing Paint Contaminants from Exterior Paint):
- Removing Paint Contaminants from Exterior Paint
- Air Conditioning, Cleaning of the Refrigerant Circuit (U.S.Only)
- Tech Tips (Comfort Module (J393) or BCM (J519) Replacement):
- When replacing the Air Conditioning compressor it is necessary to flush the entire system to remove all...
- AC Compressor Replacement, Refrigerant Circuit Flushing Requirement
- This bulletin involves installing new right and left front lower control arms, brake linings and...
- 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)
- 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:
- When diagnosis on the above engine leads to the testing of the N75, please refer to the picture below
- Tech Tips (Comfort Module (J393) or BCM (J519) Replacement):
- Elsa newsletter
- Volkswagen: replacing or resurfacing front brake rotors and installing new lower control arms right and...
- Technical Bulletin (Front Brake Judder And / Or Vibration):
- Technical Bulletin (HVAC System Intermittently Blows Cold Regardless of Setting): Customers may experience...
- HVAC System Intermittently Blows Cold Regardless of Setting
- ODIS Service Update
- Tech Tips (2011-2014 Routan ? MIL ON, Fault P0300, P0301, P0302, P0303, P0304, P0305, and/or P0306 Stored...
- Technical Bulletin (Rattle, Tick or Squeak from the Instrument Panel Area): A sheet metal contact or touch...
- Technical Bulletin (Customer May Experience a Discharged Battery):
- Rattle, Tick or Squeak from the Instrument Panel Area
- Customer May Experience a Discharged Battery
- Because Volkswagen supports the development and use of renewable fuels (such as biodiesel fuel blends),...
- Carefree Maintenance Coverage for Interim Oil Changes for Certain 2009 ? 2015 MY Volkswagen TDI® Clean...
- Incorrect torque converter or flywheel/flexplate installation can result in transmission damage
- Pdi
- The use of tire dressing gives your tires that shiny finish that completes the image of a clean (new) vehicle
- This Tech Tip was established to explain the influence the adjustable steering column tilt position has on...
- Exterior Lights, Moisture Accumulation
- Tech Tips (Transmission Diagnosis): When diagnosing a transmission concern on a Routan, information can be...
- Washer Level Sensor
- For an upcoming campaign that will include all MY09-14 TDI (CBEA/CJAA) vehicles, we need to test the...
- Tech Tips (cylinder misfires):
- Technical Bulletin (Engine Change Oil Indicator Message ON Prematurely): Based on engine operating...
- Engine Change Oil Indicator Message ON Prematurely (U.S. Only)
- Technical Bulletin (Rear Cargo Lamp Loose or Falls Out when Closing Rear Lift Gate): Rear cargo lower lift...
- Rear cargo lower lift gate trim panel cargo light opening is too large.
- Technical Bulletin (Rear Cargo Lamp Loose or Falls Out when Closing Rear Lift Gate): Rear cargo lower lift...
- The indicator lamp in the I.P. for washer fluid remains illuminated and the washer reservoir is full
- Tech Tips (Routan-Identifying Misfires using WiTech):
- To identify a misfiring cylinder when a random fault is set (P0300), utilize the following; Select PCM...
- Flash: Dead Battery
- Tech Tips (All Navigation Radios-All Models): When the Navigation RNS 850/510/315 is in 3D mode, the top...
- HVAC, Unpleasant Odor
- All Navigation Radios-All Models
- Technical Bulletin (Front Brake Judder And / Or Vibration issues):
- Technical Bulletin (Squeaks, Rattles, Noise, Repair Materials): This doucment contains a list of...
- Squeaks, Rattles, Noise, Repair Materials
- Quick Spec Guides Now published on ServiceNet
- Brake Disc Pulsation or Vibration (U.S. Only)
- Volkswagen Warranty Policies and Procedures ? April 2014
- Proper Removal of Engine Cover to Avoid Breakage
- MIL on
- CV boot damage identified.
- When replacing the complete vehicle lock set (all vehicle keys and lock cylinders) for any reason, be...
- Vehicles equipped with Immobilizer 4 (Download) ? Adapting Keys after Vehicle Lock Set Replacement
- Brake Disc Pulsation or Vibration
- Wiper Motor Noisy or Inoperative
- To detect which line(s) is inoperative, utilize a volt meter to check for 0 V, which will be present after...
- VW Elsa Newsletter.
- Tech Tips (Third Row Seating):
- Third row seating.
- Pulling up on any of the third row seating legs is not recommended (Figure 1) as this may
- VW Elsa News Letter
- Volkswagen Elsa Newsletter
- Technical Bulletin (Rattling Noises from Engine Compartment Area or Exhaust System): Customers may...
- Technical Bulletin (Front Brake Judder And / Or Vibration):
- Rattling noises from engine compartmen area or exhaust system.
- Front brake judder and/or vibration.
- This bulletin involves installing new right and left front lower control arms, brake linings and...
- Customers may complain of a rattling noise from engine or exhaust area while accelerating from 1800-3000 RPM.
- Rattling Noises from Engine Compartment Area or Exhaust System
- Front Brake Judder And / Or Vibration
- Webinars and Job Aids.
- Steering wheel being off center and to provide information on checking for steering wheel off center.
- Steering Wheel Off Center.
- Software updates.
- 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?...
- Turn the ignition key to the START position
- Tech Tips (Four Wheel Alignments): This Tech Tip provides an overview of vehicle four wheel alignment, and...
- Four Wheel Alignments.
- Tech Tips.
- ODIS Quick Reference Guide.
- 2012 usa
- Tech Tips (Bluetooth Compatibility):
- Maintenance Schedule.
- To check Bluetooth compatibility for all 2011 and newer vehicles, as well as 2010 Routan, use the link below.
- USA Volkswagen Maintenance Schedule by Miles
- Bluetooth Compatibility
- Tech Tips (No Crank/ No Start ?Starter Will Not Engage and there are No Related Codes):
- Tech Tips (No Crank/ No Start Starter Will Not Engage and there are No Related Codes):
- Oil Consumption Measurement
- Tech Tips (Squeaking Noise Coming from the Engine at Idle): The
- The customer may hear a squeaking noise at idle
- Section 3.30.2 Volkswagen Carefree Maintenance Policy Modifications
- Choosing Service Numbers ? Transmission and Drivetrain
- Tech Tips (Battery Testing Info):
- Tech Tips (Uneven Rear Brake Pad Wear): For uneven rear brake pad wear, off-brake noise or an issue other...
- For uneven rear brake pad wear, off-brake noise or an issue other than the piston does not screw-in or...
- Technical Bulletin (Sunroof Opens But Will Not Close and/or Cycles Back to Open and/or Sunroof Glass...
- Technical Bulletin (Sunroof Opens But Will Not Close and / or Cycles Back to Open and / or Sunroof Glass...
- Sunroof Opens But Will Not Close and / or Cycles Back to Open and / or Sunroof Glass Scratched
- Technical Bulletin (RHR Navigation Map Enhancements): Customers may experience a condition were new roads...
- RHR Navigation Map Enhancements
- Technical Bulletin (Battery, Use CCA when testing with the Midtronics MCR-340, Midtronics In-Charge 940...
- Battery, Use CCA when testing with the Midtronics MCR-340, Midtronics In-Charge 940 (INC 940), or VAS-6161
- Routan Perfect Delivery Inspection (PDI)
- Warranty Information (VW Engine Oil Reimbursement Table ? VW Castrol Oil Program): This communication...
- Perfect Delivery Inspection (PDI)
- When diagnosing fault code P2279-Leaking Air in Intake System, be sure to check the cam timing first.
- Technical Bulletin (Automatic Transmission, Determining Repair versus Replacement):
- Tech Tips (Start/Stop Button Installation at PDI): New Routan SEL vehicles should be equipped with a...
- This bulletin provides a procedure to determine ?repair? versus ?replacement? of an automatic transmission
- New Routan SEL vehicles should be equipped with a start/stop button which is to be inserted into the WIN...
- Routan
- Damage on External Chrome or Aluminum Surfaces
- In SAGA, the time units for the Volkswagen DoubleCheck labor operation were reduced in error from 50 time...
- Install Misfueling Guard
- Tech Tips (Routan SEL Vehicles
- Activated Charcoal Filter System, Solenoid Valve 1 -N80- (Canister Purge Valve) Diagnosis
- Volkswagen: on some vehicles, low fuel stored in ECM pressure, engine would crank but not start long...
- Technical Bulletin (Automatic Transmission Fluid Requirements): At this time, Volkswagen Group of America,...
- Tech Tips (RHR Radio
- The RHR radio can control an iPod when the device is connected directly to USB port located on the front...
- Wiper Blade Inspection for Proper Warranty Coding
- IPod Connection Tip
- We would like to inform you that the FAQ for Service Action 20T8 has been revised to include additional...
- Rns 315
- Brake Disc, Pulsation, All Vehicles except Routan (U.S. Only)
- Volkswagen: due to interior high speed (IHS) CAN bus, headlights, windshield wipers and warning lights...
- Customer concerns of all cluster warning lights coming on, windshield wipers not turning off, headlights...
- Cluster Warning Lights Coming On, Windshield Wipers Will Not Turn Off, and/or Headlights Will Not Shut Off
- Engine, Misfire Diagnostic Aid
- Volkswagen: some vehicles, when driven, may have a harsh 1-3 upshifts in economy (ECO) mode and may have...
- Some customers with Routan vehicles built through January 31, 2012 may Comkplain of harsh 1-3 upshifts...
- After a cold start, the engine coolant temperature gauge will slowly rise to approximately 190° F. When...
- PCM Software Update
- Bluetooth Compatibility.
- Vibration or noise when braking may be due to brake disc corrosion protection which has not been...
- The Bluetooth module has now been integrated into the navigation head unit on 2012-2013 vehicles with RNS...
- When pairing an Android phone to the Bluetooth system, a few extra steps may be necessary
- Vehicles Equipped with Bluetooth Hands-Free Phone ? Pairing of Android Phones
- GPS Antenna Concerns
- Satellite Radio Overview
- Recommended procedure for removing damaged CV boot.
- Radio Anti-Theft Codes
- Engine Exhaust Flap Limited Warranty Extension
- All Vehicles with Bluetooth Phone Kit Installed ? Streaming Audio from Phone to Radio
- Volkswagen: the malfunction indicator lamp illuminated paired with DTC0108 (manifold absolute pressure...
- MIL on DTC P0108
- 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...
- Technical Bulletin (Bluetooth System Identification):
- Update
- VOLKSWAGEN DEALERSHIP COMMUNICATION (Upcoming UPDATE Routan RHR Radio Software):
- Tech Tips (Instrument Cluster Production Mode): During PDI, or after installation of a replacement...
- Quick install (J-49225
- ElsaWeb Newsletter
- Cbfa 2.0T tsi
- When servicing the timing chain sprocket or removing the vibration damper, be aware that one bolt holds...
- High Pressure Fuel Pump Diagnosis
- Software Enhancements for Radio Model RHR
- Volkswagen: intake manifold restriction check
- Volkswagen:evaporative (EVAP) emission system, diagnostic trouble code diagnosis
- This communication provides important information on how to obtain the latest alignment programs for...
- Tech Tips (Powertrain Control Module (PCM) Adaptation): To help prevent any malfunctions regarding...
- Powertrain Control Module (PCM) Adaptation
- During the holiday period, DTSS support of VAS-PC and ODIS Service diagnostic software, and VAS Tester...
- Volkswagen Warranty Helpline 2012 Holiday Hours of operation
- Volkswagen: when power sliding door is near or at full closed position, would make clicking noises and...
- Technical Bulletin (Power Sliding Door Will Not Power Close and Makes a Clicking Noise): The Power Sliding...
- Technical Bulletin (Sliding Door Trim Contacting Vehicle Rear Quarter): The
- Tech Tips (2011-2012 3.6L Routan ? Fault Codes P06DD, P000D, or P0390 After Cylinder Head Replacement):
- Tech Tips (2011-2012 Routan ? MIL ON, Fault P0300, P0301, P0302, P0303, P0304, P0305, and/or P0306 Stored...
- When diagnosing faults P0300, P0301, P0302, P0303, P0304, P0305, and/or P0306 for cylinder misfires,...
- Tech Tips (Turn Signals Flash While Power Sliding Doors Are Opening): Power Sliding Side Door Open Flash...
- Technical Bulletin (Bluetooth System Identification):
- Body/Infotainment Module Software Updates:
- Volkswagen: all models experience the timing chain slipping, rattling noises of the engine after starting,...
- When diagnosing a transmission concern on a Routan, a quick learn may be suggested as a first step on...
- The transmission will skip select gears during shifts to allow the engine to operate at lower speeds.
- For concerns of navigation inaccuracy, with or without antenna fault codes, begin by checking the number...
- Rns 315
- When the Navigation RNS 850/510/315 is in 3D mode, the top portion of the screen may not display streets
- Prior to testing the battery on any 2009
- Third Row Seating
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