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1997 Volkswagen Golf TSBs

56 Technical Service Bulletins across 11 categories

Engine

15 bulletins
54133

CONDITION WITH VEHICLES SHIFTER LEVER VIBRATING/KNOCKING IN 1ST, 2ND, 3RD OR 4TH GEARS.

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*YC

53617

SERVICE MANUAL ON ELECTRIC WINDOW REGULATOR MOTORS.

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*YC

53612

PROCEDURES APPLYING TO DISTRIBUTOR INSTALLATION ON UPDATED 2.0L ENGINES.

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*YC

10241340

Engine Oils Which Meet Volkswagen Oil Quality Standard VW 502 00/505 00/505 01 and VW 504 00/507 00

10241265

Fuel Additive to Help Prevent Sporadic Misfire Faults

10241177

Update to Volkswagen engine oil standards

10239789

To detect which line(s) is inoperative, utilize a volt meter to check for 0 V, which will be present after the open in the grid line.

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The check must be performed with the engine running and heated rear window switched on. Switch OFF the ignition and visually locate the damage. Proceed with checking any other lines as necessary. Once the damaged line is identified, repair utilizing the Repair kit by Permatex ITEM 09117.

10237427

Volkswagen Engine oil quality standards, update to attachments.

10235138

Engine oil quality standards, update to attachments.

10193577

Update engine oil quality standard lists (attachments)

10159016

Engine Oils Which Meet Volkswagen Oil Quality Standards

10150856

Engine replacement tip

10133344

17 17 01 July 5, 2017 2012855 Supersedes Technical Bulletin 17-16-02 (V171602) dated April 29, 2016 due to updated oil...

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standards lists to current specifications. Engine Oils Which Meet Volkswagen Oil Quality Standards

10122956

Tech Tips (Heated Rear Window, One or More Lines Inoperative): To detect which line(s) is inoperative, utilize a volt...

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meter to check for 0 V, which will be present after the open in the grid line. The check must be performed with the engine running and heated rear window switched on. Switch OFF the ignition and visually locate the damage.

10120329

Technical Bulletin (Engine Oils Which Meet Volkswagen Oil Quality Standard): This document informs of a sample list...

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of products generally available in the North American market that meet the Volkswagen Oil Quality Standard

Other

8 bulletins
621613

SUBJECT REGARDING LATCH SYSTEM LOWER ANCHORS AND TETHERS FOR CHILDREN, INSTALLING / RETROFITTING.

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*TT

53634

CONCERNS WITH ANTI-THEFT ALARM SOUNDS AFTER IS SET AND CANNOT BE SWITCHED OFF.

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*YC

53616

TOOTHED BELT RUNS TOWARDS OUTSIDE, WEARS OUT/ JUMPS OFF, AND CRACKS.

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*AK

53602

VEHICLE PRODUCED WITH A "JAZZ" STICKER ATTACHED TO HATCHBACK MUST BE REMOVED.

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*YC

10241266

Squeaks, Rattles, Noise, Repair Materials

10159010

The part number listed in the document is to be returned if it meets the criteria provided.

10157383

VAS 6154 Replacement Part Setup Guide

10155644

This special notice is to inform dealers to return all part numbers listed in the document and order the superseded part...

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numbers going forward.

Lighting

7 bulletins
10239592

Exterior Lights, Moisture Accumulation

10239591

Exterior Lights, Moisture Accumulation

10239590

Exterior Lights, Moisture Accumulation

10158533

Condensation and or water droplets visible on inside of exterior light lenses.

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TB updated to include model year 2019 applicability.

10124287

Technical Bulletin (Exterior Lights, Moisture Accumulation): Exterior light assemblies (headlights, taillights, fog...

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lights, turn signals) are vented and may collect moisture on their inner surfaces, depending on humidity and other climatic changes. This document discusses necessary to diagnosis, and potential remedy of the issue.

10121257

Technical Bulletin: Condensation and or water droplets becomming visible on inside of exterior light lenses issue is...

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discussed in this document

10120169

Technical Bulletin (Exterior Lights, Moisture Accumulation): This document informs of the Condensation and or water...

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droplets visible on inside of exterior light lenses. The document also informs how to service the issue.

Software & Calibration

6 bulletins
10174476

Updated to include additional models and model year applicability.

10157828

Updated to include model year 2014 thru 2018 applicability.

10157302

Updated to include model year 2014 thru 2018 applicability.

10128055

This communication is to update our ProFi dealers of the current status of the latest inbound and outbound ProFi...

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requests.

10127969

Data Link connector pin assignment chart that is applicable to all models.

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Update model year applicability.

10126785

Update model year applicability to include 2017.

Transmission

5 bulletins
53633

CHART IDENTIFIES WHICH TRANSMISSION CONTROL MODULES (TMC) ARE AVAILABLE FOR VARIOUS STATES.

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*AK

53615

CONDITIONS WITH TRANSMISSION NOT SHIFTING INTO REVERSE AND IS DIFFICULT TO SHIFT IN/OUT OF REVERSE.

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*YC

53606

DIFFICULTIES WITH SHIFT LEVER AND TRANSMISSION IS HARD TO SHIFT INTO REVERSE GEAR.

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*YC

53605

TRANSMISSION POPS OUT OF GEAR/SHIFTER FEELS LIKE IT HAS A DOUBLE DETENT WHEN SHIFTING INTO GEAR, AND WILL NOT MAINTAIN SHIFT ADJUSTMENT.

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*AK

10026848

VOLKSWAGEN: EXHAUST HEAT SHIELD, REPLACEMENT GUIDELINES.

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HEAT SHIELDS ARE TO BE INSPECTED AFTER COMPLETION O ANY TYPE OF REPAIR TO THE UNDERBODY (EXHAUST SYSTEM TRANSMISSION, ETC.), AND IF DAMAGED, REPLACED. *PE

Pre-Delivery & Maintenance

4 bulletins
601876

INFORMATION ON MAINTENANCE INTERVALS.

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*YC

10125850

Golf Perfect Delivery Inspection (PDI) - Technician and Detailer Inspections: A checklist to insure a customer receives...

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a wonderful delivery of a vehicle that looks, feels, and meets the expectations of a new vehicle that he/she has purchased

10125765

Golf Perfect Delivery Inspection (PDI) - Technician and Detailer Inspections: A checklist to insure a customer receives...

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a wonderful delivery of a vehicle that looks, feels, and meets the expectations of a new vehicle that he/she has purchased

10122255

Golf/GTI Perfect Delivery Inspection (PDI) - Technician and Detailer Inspections:

Body & Paint

4 bulletins
54060

SUBJECT PERTAINING TO POWER SUNROOF CONVENIENCE CLOSE FEATURE, FUNCTION CHANGE.

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*AK

53635

PROGRAMMABLE INTERMITTENT WINDSHIELD WIPER, FUNCTION DELETED.

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*AK

10124348

Technical Bulletin (Squeaks, Rattles, Noise, Repair Materials): This doucment contains a list of components and...

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applications developed to repair concerns of squeaks, rattles, noise and trim fit conditions.

10122240

Tech Tips (Heated Rear Window, One or More Lines Inoperative): To detect which line(s) is inoperative, utilize a volt...

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meter to check for 0 V, which will be present after the open in the grid line. This document informs of how to diagnose the issue and tips on servicing the issue

Air Bags & Safety

3 bulletins
600825

DISCONNECTING THE FRONT PASSENGER AIRBAG UNIT.

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*YC

53618

VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH NEW AIRBAG WARNING LABELS.

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*YC

10213836

Airbag Issues.

Electrical

2 bulletins
10128105

This document contains the VW Elsa Newsletter that contains a general overview of wiring diagrams updates, technical...

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bulletins, pending service solutions, tech tips, campaigns, updates, and suggestions.

10128104

This document contains the VW Elsa Newsletter that contains a general overview of wiring diagrams updates, ElsaPro...

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infomedia icons grayed out, workshop equipment tool storage application, technical bulletins, pending service solutions, tech tips, campaigns, updates, and suggestions.

Infotainment

1 bulletin
10159014

Alternative method for radio code retrieval.

Fuel System

1 bulletin
10125661

Update to existing tip for fuel quality checking.