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Volkswagen Beetle 2005–2010technical service bulletin

Bulletin TB-97-10-07 · NHTSA communication 10035104 · issued Aug 4, 2010

Technical service bulletin
communication type
Engine and Engine Cooling
component
2005–2010
model years
11
vehicle entries

Official summary

Volkswagen: gff test plan, ground connection verification. New gff function test for engine will not start or intermittently does not start conditions. Engine grounds may not be secure. Models new beetle, convertible, jetta, wagon and sportwagen. Model years 2005-2010. *pe

What a TSB means. Technical service bulletins are repair guidance manufacturers send to dealers — they are not recalls, and repairs are not automatically free (warranty extensions are an exception worth checking). The full document is available via NHTSA’s vehicle lookup.