1998 Volkswagen Passat

44 Technical Service Bulletins (TSBs)

TSB List for the 1998 Volkswagen Passat

Technical Service Bulletins (TSBs) for the 1998 Passat are official communications between Volkswagen & their dealerships that describe processes for troubleshooting or fixing certain common problems. All vehicle manufacturers are required by U.S. law to make their TSBs available to the public.

  • STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:PUMP
  • SUSPENSION
  • SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER ARM
  • BRAKES (PWS)
  • SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE
  • SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:ANTILOCK:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE
  • ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
  • ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
  • ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
  • ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:TURBO/SUPERCHARGER
  • ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:HOSES/LINES/PIPING/FITTINGS
  • ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM
  • FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:FUEL GAUGE SYSTEM
  • POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY:PEDAL/HAND LEVER(MOTORCYCLE)
  • POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION
  • ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
  • ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
  • ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:INTERIOR/UNDER DASH
  • VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS
  • AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW
  • STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS:UNDERBODY SHIELDS
  • STRUCTURE:BODY
  • STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
  • SEATS
  • EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.
  • UNKNOWN OR OTHER

    • STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:PUMP

    • TSB #092603

      Date Announced:
      SEP 26, 2003
      NHTSA ID:
      #10006830

      ZF VH RECALL OF THE ZF STEERING PUMP, SUPPLIED TO WD'S FOR REPLACEMENT OF THE AUDI A4 PASSAT P/N 8D0 145 156FX INSTEAD OF THE CORRECT ZF P/N 7691 955 276ZW. 2004 AUDI A4 ALSO INCLUDED. *TT Read More »

    SUSPENSION

    • TSB #400101

      Date Announced:
      MAY 31, 2001
      NHTSA ID:
      #621617

      A CONDITION MAY EXIST WITH NOISE FROM THE FRONT SUSPENSION. *TT Read More »

    SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER ARM

    • TSB #VM

      Date Announced:
      DEC 01, 2004
      NHTSA ID:
      #10011593

      CHECK/REPLACE FRONT SUSPENSION LOWER CONTROL ARMS. *TC THIS SUPERCEDES THE VM SERVICE ACTION DATED NOVEMBER 2004. *TT Read More »

    BRAKES (PWS)

    SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE

    • TSB #0517

      Date Announced:
      JUL 14, 2005
      NHTSA ID:
      #10016037

      ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM (ABS) CONTROL MODULE WARRANTY REPAIR PROCESS. *TT Read More »

    SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:ANTILOCK:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE

    • TSB #TT-45-06-54

      Date Announced:
      NOV 16, 2012
      NHTSA ID:
      #10051242

      VOLKSWAGEN: UPDATE TO INFORMATION. PROVIDING CORRECT CODING VALUES FOR ABS CONTROL MODULES ON CERTAIN VEHICLES WITHOUT CAN-BUS. MODELS 1998-2002 PASSAT. *PE Read More »

    ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

    • TSB #9802

      Date Announced:
      JUL 30, 1998
      NHTSA ID:
      #603337

      SUBJECT REGARDING THE OUTSIDE AIR TEMPERATURE SENSOR AND AMBIENT TEMPERATURE SWITCH. *TT Read More »

    ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE

    • TSB #TB-07-09-06

      Date Announced:
      MAY 18, 2009
      NHTSA ID:
      #10030369

      VOLKSWAGEN: ENGINE OIL PRESSURE TOO LOW, LIGHT IS ON, ENGINE FLUSH. THE LOW ENGINE OIL PRESSURE CONDITION MAY BE CAUSED BY A RESTRICTION OF THE OIL PUMP SUCTION LINE STRAINER. *PE Read More »

    • TSB #2013233

      Date Announced:
      MAR 30, 2007
      NHTSA ID:
      #10021437

      ENGINE OIL PRESSURE TOO LOW, LIGHT IS ON, ENGINE FLUSH. *KB Read More »

    • TSB #0401

      Date Announced:
      AUG 26, 2005
      NHTSA ID:
      #10009887

      ENGINE OIL SPECIFICATIONS, OIL CAPACITY, OIL FILTER. *TT Read More »

    • TSB #0403

      Date Announced:
      OCT 01, 2004
      NHTSA ID:
      #10010539

      VALVE COVER, DIAGNOSING OIL LEAKAGE FROM GASKETS. *TT Read More »

    • TSB #0402

      Date Announced:
      AUG 05, 2004
      NHTSA ID:
      #10009888

      LOW ENGINE OIL PRESSURE LIGHT IS ON. *TT Read More »

    • TSB #0421

      Date Announced:
      AUG 04, 2004
      NHTSA ID:
      #10009874

      OIL SLUDGE - WARRANTY EXTENSION FOR 1998-2004 MODEL YEAR VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT WITH 1.8L TURBO ENGINE US AND CANADIAN DEALERS. SERVICE CIRCULAR. *TT Read More »

    • TSB #0421

      Date Announced:
      AUG 01, 2004
      NHTSA ID:
      #10009873

      WARRANTY EXTENSION COVERING CERTAIN OIL SLUDGE RELATED REPAIRS. *TT Read More »

    ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE

    • TSB #9907

      Date Announced:
      MAY 25, 1999
      NHTSA ID:
      #606257

      SUBJECT REGARING ENGINE MISFIRE. *TT Read More »

    ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:TURBO/SUPERCHARGER

    • TSB #9901

      Date Announced:
      MAY 18, 1999
      NHTSA ID:
      #608343

      SUBJECT REGARDING VEHICLE'S EXHIBITING FAILURE OF THE TURBOCHARGER DUE TO LACK OF LUBRICATION ON PASSAT WITH 1.8L 5V TURBO VEHICLES FROM 1998-1999 UP TO VIN #XE000100. *MS Read More »

    ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:HOSES/LINES/PIPING/FITTINGS

    • TSB #010702

      Date Announced:
      JAN 11, 2007
      NHTSA ID:
      #10021315

      DTC'S P1297 (17705) OR P1557 (17965) STORED IN DTC MEMORY. THIS MAY BE CAUSED BY INTAKE HOSES LEAKING (DURING BOOST CONDITIONS) DUE TO INCORRECT TORQUE ON CLAMPS OR IMPROPER PLACEMENT, WORN OR TORN INTAKE HOSES. Read More »

    ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM

    • TSB #2015831

      Date Announced:
      AUG 28, 2008
      NHTSA ID:
      #10026848

      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.), AND IF DAMAGED, REPLACED. Read More »

    FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:FUEL GAUGE SYSTEM

    POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY:PEDAL/HAND LEVER(MOTORCYCLE)

    • TSB #9802

      Date Announced:
      MAY 06, 1998
      NHTSA ID:
      #601522

      VEHICLE WILL NOT START UNLESS CLUTCH PEDAL IS DEPRESSED EXTREMELY HARD. *YC Read More »

    • TSB #30 9703

      Date Announced:
      NOV 21, 1997
      NHTSA ID:
      #54058

      VEHICLE WILL NOT START UNLESS CLUTCH PEDAL IS DEPRESSED EXTREMELY HARD. *AK Read More »

    POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION

    • TSB #9802

      Date Announced:
      APR 08, 1998
      NHTSA ID:
      #600978

      REPLACEMENT OF AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FLUID (ATF) NO LONGER REQUIRED. *YC Read More »

    • TSB #9801

      Date Announced:
      APR 03, 1998
      NHTSA ID:
      #600908

      CONDITION WITH TRANSMISSIONS WITH INTERNAL DAMAGE MAY ALLOW DEBRIS TO COLLECT IN ATF COOLER LINES AND ATF COOLER. *YC Read More »

    ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

    • TSB #15

      Date Announced:
      JUL 01, 2001
      NHTSA ID:
      #622409

      SERVICE INFORMATION BINDER CONTAINING ELECTRICAL WIRING DIAGRAMS, TROUBLESHOOTING AND COMPONENT LOCATIONS EDITION 09.97. *TT Read More »

    • TSB #14

      Date Announced:
      APR 01, 2001
      NHTSA ID:
      #621609

      INFORMATION IN THIS TECHNICAL BULLETIN SUPLLEMENTS AND UPDATES PREVIOUSLY PUBLISHED WIRING DIAGRAM, TROUBLESHOOTING AND COMPONENT LOCATION INFORMATION. *TTT Read More »

    • TSB #9812

      Date Announced:
      AUG 13, 1998
      NHTSA ID:
      #603352

      SUBJECT ON COMFORT SYSTEM ECM, UNNECESSARY REPLACEMENT. *YC Read More »

    • TSB #4

      Date Announced:
      MAR 01, 1998
      NHTSA ID:
      #601748

      NEW INFORMATION IN THIS TECHNICAL BULLETING SUPPLEMENTS AND UPDATES PREVIOUSLY PUBLISHED WIRING DIAGRAM, TROUBLESHOOTING AND COMPONENT LOCATION INFORMATION. *YC Read More »

    ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING

    • TSB #V0002

      Date Announced:
      JAN 01, 2000
      NHTSA ID:
      #610179

      THIS BULLETIN CONTAINS NEW AND REVISED WIRING DIAGRAM INFORMATION. *TT Read More »

    • TSB #8

      Date Announced:
      DEC 01, 1998
      NHTSA ID:
      #604051

      NEW INFORMATION IN THIS TECHNICAL BULLETIN SUPPLEMENTS AND UPDATES PREVIOUSLY PUBLISHED WIRING DIAGRAM, TROUBLESHOOTING AND COMPONENT LOCATION INFORMATION. *YC Read More »

    ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:INTERIOR/UNDER DASH

    • TSB #0103

      Date Announced:
      AUG 15, 2001
      NHTSA ID:
      #626970

      SOME VEHICLES MAY EXPERIENCE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER MALFUNCTION. *SLC Read More »

    • TSB #900101

      Date Announced:
      JUN 27, 2001
      NHTSA ID:
      #621623

      SUBJECT REGARDING MALFUNCTIONING INSTRUMENT CLUSTER. *TT Read More »

    VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS

    • TSB #9801

      Date Announced:
      JUL 31, 1998
      NHTSA ID:
      #603335

      SUBJECT ON CARRIER ASSEMBLY WITH WINDOW REGULATOR / WINDOW REGULATOR MOTOR ASSEMBLING. *YC Read More »

    AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW

    • TSB #9901

      Date Announced:
      JAN 05, 1999
      NHTSA ID:
      #604431

      SUBJECT REGARDING SPECIAL TOOL FOR REMOVING AND / OR REPAIRING FRONT SEAT WHICH IS EQUIPPED WITH A SIDE AIRBAG. *TT Read More »

    STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS:UNDERBODY SHIELDS

    • TSB #2015831

      Date Announced:
      AUG 28, 2008
      NHTSA ID:
      #10026848

      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.), AND IF DAMAGED, REPLACED. Read More »

    STRUCTURE:BODY

    • TSB #2038999

      Date Announced:
      DEC 16, 2014
      NHTSA ID:
      #10070381

      SUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE. Read More »

    • TSB #9801

      Date Announced:
      JUL 31, 1998
      NHTSA ID:
      #603336

      TECHNICAL BULLETIN ON CARGO SAFETY NET, ASSEMBLY OVERVIEW / RETROFITTING. *YC Read More »

    STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR

    • TSB #9801

      Date Announced:
      MAR 25, 1998
      NHTSA ID:
      #600909

      FUNCTION OPTIONS FOR CENTRAL LOCKING SYSTEM. *YC Read More »

    SEATS

    • TSB #0101

      Date Announced:
      JUN 12, 2001
      NHTSA ID:
      #621613

      SUBJECT REGARDING LATCH SYSTEM LOWER ANCHORS AND TETHERS FOR CHILDREN, INSTALLING / RETROFITTING. *TT Read More »

    • TSB #9801

      Date Announced:
      DEC 02, 1998
      NHTSA ID:
      #603955

      PROCEDURES ON REMOVING THE FRONT SEATS WITH SIDE AIRBAG. *YC Read More »

    • TSB #9801

      Date Announced:
      FEB 05, 1998
      NHTSA ID:
      #600824

      INSTALLATION OF THE CHILD SEAT TETHER ANCHORAGE MOUNTINGS. *YC Read More »

    EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.

    • TSB #910102

      Date Announced:
      JUL 18, 2001
      NHTSA ID:
      #622400

      A CONDITION MAY EXIST WHERE THE RADIO DOES NOT REGAIN VOLUME CONTROL AND / OR THE SINGLE CD PLAYER LED BLINKS WHEN INTERIOR LIGHTS ARE AT THE LOWEST SETTING. *TT Read More »

    • TSB #9803

      Date Announced:
      JUN 24, 1998
      NHTSA ID:
      #601874

      SUBJECT ON RADIO CODE RETRIEVAL PROCEDURES. *YC Read More »

    UNKNOWN OR OTHER

    • TSB #9810

      Date Announced:
      JUL 28, 1998
      NHTSA ID:
      #603350

      SUBJECT PERTAINING TO INSTRUMENT CLUSTER, ODOMETER ADAPTATION. *YC Read More »

    • TSB #9802

      Date Announced:
      APR 27, 1998
      NHTSA ID:
      #601070

      SUBJECT ON SIDEWINDER KEY AND LOCKS. *YC Read More »

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