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Volkswagen Beetle 1999–2003technical service bulletin

Bulletin TT 28-01-09 · NHTSA communication 10125836 · issued Jun 14, 2013

Technical service bulletin
communication type
Engine and Engine Cooling
component
1999–2003
model years
15
vehicle entries

Official summary

Tech Tips (Equipped with ALH TDI Engine - Glow Plug Replacement Tip): This document informs that there are 2 suppliers for the TDI glow plugs-Bosch and Beru. When replacing the glow plugs make sure that you do not mix stock. The vehicle must have all the same supplier

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.