Jetta GLX Wagon V6-2.8L (AFP) (2001)
Coolant Reservoir: All Technical Service Bulletins
Instruments - Various Instrument Cluster Malfunctions
97 07 03
May 3, 2007
2002270, Supersedes Technical Bulletin Group 97 number 01-01 dated April 30, 2001 due to inclusion into ElsaWeb.
Condition
Vehicle Information
Wiring Harness, Coolant Contamination at Instrument Cluster
Contamination can result in various malfunctions of the instrument cluster.
Technical Background
Coolant leaking from coolant reservoir bottle wiring connector contaminates the wiring harness.
Production Solution
Improved coolant reservoir bottle.
Service
If an instrument cluster exhibits a malfunction:
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Record Vehicle Mileage (odometer adaptation reading) (see Repair Manual).
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Print out any and all instrument cluster coding and adaptation values using the VAS 5051/5052 for use after repairs are complete.
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Remove instrument cluster (see Repair Manual).
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Remove blue flat contact housing cover and inspect wire terminals for moisture or corrosion.
If moisture or corrosion is found (arrow):
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Repair wiring using repair kit 1JM998001.
This kit contains overlay harnesses, splice connectors, tape and installation tube necessary to repair the affected harnesses.
The instrument cluster, coolant bottle and fuel pump/fuel sender must also be replaced.
IMPORTANT!