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Volkswagen Beetle 2011–2014technical service bulletin

Bulletin V921402 2037322 · NHTSA communication 10124402 · issued May 30, 2014

Technical service bulletin
communication type
Equipment
component
2011–2014
model years
46
vehicle entries

Official summary

Technical Bulletin (Washer Level Sensor): The issue is caused by the outside influence of non-approved formulated washer fluids. Non-approved washer fluids leave a clear film coating on the sensor probes, insulating the probes so they cannot read the fluid level. This This document informs Validate the washer reservoir is full with the proper washer solvent. Refer to Elsa for proper fluid type and fluid quantities under repair manual, maintenance, fluid capacity table. Non-approved fluids can cause residues to form on the sensor which causes the washer fluid lamp to remain on when reservoir is

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.