1997 Volkswagen Jetta service bulletins & manufacturer communications
63 manufacturer communications are on file with NHTSA for the 1997 Volkswagen Jetta. TSBs are repair guidance for dealers — they are not recalls, and repairs are not automatically free.
Technical service bulletin 63
- Update to Volkswagen engine oil standardsV171901201285565 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Aug 21, 2023
- Volkswagen Engine oil quality standards, update to attachments.V171901201285562 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued May 30, 2023
- Engine oil quality standards, update to attachments.V171901201285560 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Apr 24, 2023
- Updated to include additional models and model year applicability.V941901201152115 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Apr 21, 2020
- The part number listed in the document is to be returned if it meets the criteria provided.SM 33-2019 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Mar 27, 2019
- Alternative method for radio code retrieval.TT 91 19 01 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Mar 22, 2019
- Engine Oils Which Meet Volkswagen Oil Quality StandardsV171901-2012855 · Technical service bulletin · Engine · issued Mar 12, 2019
- Condensation and or water droplets visible on inside of exterior light lenses. TB updated to include model year 2019 applicability.V941901-2011521 · Technical service bulletin · Exterior Lighting · issued Feb 18, 2019
- Engine replacement tipTT 10 12 01 · Technical service bulletin · Engine · issued Sep 28, 2018
- Updated to include model year 2014 thru 2018 applicability.TT 271002 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Sep 14, 2017
- Updated to include model year 2014 thru 2018 applicability.TT 271002 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Sep 14, 2017
- Update to existing tip for fuel quality checking.TT 200901 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Aug 18, 2017
- 17 17 01 July 5, 2017 2012855 Supersedes Technical Bulletin 17-16-02 (V171602) dated April 29, 2016 due to updated oil standards lists to current specifications. Engine Oils Which …V171701 2012855 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Jul 5, 2017
- This special notice is to inform dealers to return all part numbers listed in the document and order the superseded part numbers going forward.SM 44-2017 EN · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Jun 28, 2017
- VAS 6154 Replacement Part Setup GuideVHW-17-11 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Jun 22, 2017
- This communication is to update our ProFi dealers of the current status of the latest inbound and outbound ProFi requests.1-2017 Update · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Feb 1, 2017
- Update model year applicability to include 2017.V691601 2010479 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Oct 31, 2016
- Data Link connector pin assignment chart that is applicable to all models. Update model year applicability.TT 97-12-02 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Sep 23, 2016
- Airbag Issues.Airbag · Technical service bulletin · Air Bags · issued Jan 22, 2016
- This document contains the VW Elsa Newsletter that contains a general overview of wiring diagrams updates, technical bulletins, pending service solutions, tech tips, campaigns, upd…Elsa 6-29-15 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Jun 29, 2015
- 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 appli…Elsa 6-22-15 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Jun 22, 2015
- Tech Tips (Heated Rear Window, One or More Lines Inoperative): To detect which line(s) is inoperative, utilize a volt meter to check for 0 V, which will be present after the open i…TT 64-14-02 · Technical service bulletin · Visibility · issued May 8, 2015
- Technical Bulletin: Condensation and or water droplets becomming visible on inside of exterior light lenses issue is discussed in this documentV941501 2011521 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Mar 27, 2015
- Engine Oils Which Meet Volkswagen Oil Quality Standard VW 502 00/505 00/505 01 and VW 504 00/507 00TB171404 · Technical service bulletin · Engine · issued Sep 2, 2014
- Technical Bulletin (Engine Oils Which Meet Volkswagen Oil Quality Standard): This document informs of a sample list of products generally available in the North American market tha…V171404 2012855 · Technical service bulletin · Engine · issued Sep 2, 2014
- Exterior Lights, Moisture Accumulation941403 · Technical service bulletin · Exterior Lighting · issued Jun 4, 2014
- Technical Bulletin (Exterior Lights, Moisture Accumulation): This document informs of the Condensation and or water droplets visible on inside of exterior light lenses. The documen…V941403 2011521 · Technical service bulletin · Exterior Lighting · issued Jun 4, 2014
- Squeaks, Rattles, Noise, Repair MaterialsTB001404 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Apr 10, 2014
- Technical Bulletin (Squeaks, Rattles, Noise, Repair Materials): This doucment contains a list of components and applications developed to repair concerns of squeaks, rattles, noise…V001404 2010380 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Apr 10, 2014
- Jetta Bluetooth manual coding procedure.Bluetooth · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Mar 19, 2014
- Exterior Lights, Moisture Accumulation941402 · Technical service bulletin · Exterior Lighting · issued Mar 6, 2014
- Technical Bulletin (Exterior Lights, Moisture Accumulation): Exterior light assemblies (headlights, taillights, fog lights, turn signals) are vented and may collect moisture on the…V941402 2011521 · Technical service bulletin · Exterior Lighting · issued Mar 6, 2014
- Fuel Additive to Help Prevent Sporadic Misfire FaultsTB001403 · Technical service bulletin · Fuel System, Gasoline · issued Jan 27, 2014
- 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 ru…TT641402 · Technical service bulletin · Unknown OR Other · issued Jan 24, 2014
- Tech Tips (Heated Rear Window, One or More Lines Inoperative): To detect which line(s) is inoperative, utilize a volt meter to check for 0 V, which will be present after the open i…TT 64-14-02 · Technical service bulletin · Visibility · issued Jan 24, 2014
- Perfect Delivery Inspection (PDI) - Technician and Detailer InspectionsPDITECHCHECKi · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Oct 28, 2013
- JETTA-JSW Perfect Delivery Inspection (PDI) - Technician and Detailer Inspections: A checklist to insure a customer receives a wonderful delivery of a vehicle that looks, feels, an…PDI - JETTA JSW · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Jul 23, 2013
- JETTA Perfect Delivery Inspection (PDI) - Technician and Detailer Inspections: A checklist to insure a customer receives a wonderful delivery of a vehicle that looks, feels, and me…PDI - JETTA TECH · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Jul 17, 2013
- Jetta Perfect Delivery Inspection (PDI) - Technician and Detailer Inspections: A checklist to insure a customer receives a wonderful delivery of a vehicle that looks, feels, and me…PDI - JETTA TECH · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Jun 13, 2013
- Exterior Lights, Moisture Accumulation941401 · Technical service bulletin · Exterior Lighting · issued Feb 14, 2011
- 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.)…2015831 · Technical service bulletin · Structure · issued Aug 28, 2008
- Ignition switch special warranty extension question and answer sheet to volkswagen owners. *tt101703 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Oct 17, 2003
- Ignition switch limited warranty extension 1996-1997 vehicles. *tt0328 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Oct 17, 2003
- Subject regarding latch system lower anchors and tethers for children, installing / retrofitting. *tt0101 · Technical service bulletin · Seats · issued Jun 12, 2001
- Information on maintenance intervals. *yc9805 · Technical service bulletin · Unknown OR Other · issued Jun 22, 1998
- Difficulties in closing rear lid. *yc9801 · Technical service bulletin · Structure · issued Mar 23, 1998
- Disconnecting the front passenger airbag unit. *yc9802 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Feb 16, 1998
- Subject pertaining to power sunroof convenience close feature, function change. *ak60 9704 · Technical service bulletin · Visibility · issued Nov 14, 1997
- Concerns with cassette tape player, sound output low or distorted, tapes may be destroyed. *yc9708209701A · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Aug 20, 1997
- Programmable intermittent windshield wiper, function deleted. *ak92 9702 · Technical service bulletin · Visibility · issued Aug 12, 1997
- Concerns with anti-theft alarm sounds after is set and cannot be switched off. *yc9708129701D · Technical service bulletin · Steering · issued Aug 12, 1997
- Chart identifies which transmission control modules (tmc) are available for various states. *ak00 9706 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Jul 31, 1997
- Information on installing a luggage compartment cargo net. *yc9706109701X · Technical service bulletin · Structure · issued Jun 10, 1997
- Toothed belt runs towards outside, wears out/ jumps off, and cracks. *ak15 9701 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Jun 4, 1997
- Conditions with transmission not shifting into reverse and is difficult to shift in/out of reverse. *yc9705309704A · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued May 30, 1997
- Procedures applying to distributor installation on updated 2.0l engines. *yc9705159702A · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued May 15, 1997
- Information concerning dtc 16725, campshaft position (cmp) sensor. *ak01 9711 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued May 15, 1997
- Transmission pops out of gear/shifter feels like it has a double detent when shifting into gear, and will not maintain shift adjustment. *ak34 9703 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Apr 11, 1997
- Difficulties with shift lever and transmission is hard to shift into reverse gear. *yc9704109702F · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Apr 10, 1997
- Service manual on electric window regulator motors. *yc9704039704F · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Apr 3, 1997
- Vehicles equipped with new airbag warning labels. *yc9703129702F · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Mar 12, 1997
- Condition with vehicles shifter lever vibrating/knocking in 1st, 2nd, 3rd or 4th gears. *yc970213970198 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Feb 13, 1997
- Battery cable clamp will not tighten on battery post. *ak27 9701 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Jan 10, 1997