Vehicle report

1997 VOLKSWAGEN GTI

Service bulletins

35 bulletins

Technical service bulletins are instructions a manufacturer sent its dealers about a known fault. They are not recalls and the work is usually not free, but they are the clearest signal of a problem the manufacturer already knows about.

V171901201285565

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

Update to Volkswagen engine oil standards

V171901201285562

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

Volkswagen Engine oil quality standards, update to attachments.

V171901201285560

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

Engine oil quality standards, update to attachments.

V171901201285534

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

Update engine oil quality standard lists (attachments)

V941901201152115

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

Updated to include additional models and model year applicability.

SM 33-2019

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

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

TT 91 19 01

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

Alternative method for radio code retrieval.

V171901-2012855

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

Engine Oils Which Meet Volkswagen Oil Quality Standards

V941901-2011521

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

Condensation and or water droplets visible on inside of exterior light lenses. TB updated to include model year 2019 applicability.

TT 200901

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

Update to existing tip for fuel quality checking.

SM 44-2017 EN

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

This special notice is to inform dealers to return all part numbers listed in the document and order the superseded part numbers going forward.

VHW-17-11

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

VAS 6154 Replacement Part Setup Guide

1-2017 Update

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

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

V691601 2010479

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

Update model year applicability to include 2017.

TT 97-12-02

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

Data Link connector pin assignment chart that is applicable to all models. Update model year applicability.

Airbag

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

Airbag Issues.

Elsa 6-29-15

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

This document contains the VW Elsa Newsletter that contains a general overview of wiring diagrams updates, technical bulletins, pending service solutions, tech tips, campaigns, updates, and suggestions.

Elsa 6-22-15

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

This document contains the VW Elsa Newsletter that contains a general overview of wiring diagrams updates, ElsaPro infomedia icons grayed out, workshop equipment tool storage application, technical bulletins, pending service solutions, tech tips, campaigns, updates, and suggestions.

TB171404

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

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

941403

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

Exterior Lights, Moisture Accumulation

TB001404

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

Squeaks, Rattles, Noise, Repair Materials

941402

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

Exterior Lights, Moisture Accumulation

PDI - GOLF GTI T

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

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

TB001403

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

Fuel Additive to Help Prevent Sporadic Misfire Faults

TT641402

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

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. 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.

941401

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

Exterior Lights, Moisture Accumulation

2015831

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

VOLKSWAGEN: EXHAUST HEAT SHIELD, REPLACEMENT GUIDELINES. 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

0101

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

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

60 9704

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

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

9705309704A

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

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

34 9703

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

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

9704109702F

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

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

9704039704F

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

SERVICE MANUAL ON ELECTRIC WINDOW REGULATOR MOTORS. *YC

9703129702F

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH NEW AIRBAG WARNING LABELS. *YC

27 9701

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

BATTERY CABLE CLAMP WILL NOT TIGHTEN ON BATTERY POST. *AK

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Complaint counts are reports filed with NHTSA, not failure rates. A common model collects more of them than a rare one that breaks more often.