# Service bulletin SA\-97\-AM

A bulletin is a manufacturer's communication to its dealers, as NHTSA indexes it. The summary is NHTSA's. The document is the manufacturer's: read it at NHTSA. A bulletin is not a recall, and listing a model year does not mean every vehicle of it is concerned.

- Type: Service bulletin
- NHTSA id: 10056392
- Published by NHTSA: 2014\-11\-19
- Manufacturer's number: SA\-97\-AM
- Manufacturer's date: 2014\-05\-06
- NHTSA component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS

## NHTSA's summary

VOLKSWAGEN: DUE TO POSSIBLE PREMATURE FAILURE OF F16 FUSE POSITION CAUSED BY DEGRADATION OF COATING MATERIAL, A PARTIAL LOSS OF LIGHTING WILL RENDER VEHICLE LESS VISIBLE, DURING DAYLIGHT HOURS. MODEL 2009\-2010 JETTA SEDAN, 2009 GTI. \*PE

## The document

No address for NHTSA's copy can be built for this communication. Ask the dealer for it by the manufacturer's number.

## Components

Electrical system, Wiring and fuses

## Vehicles listed

- 2009 VOLKSWAGEN GTI
- 2009 to 2010 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA

## Other bulletins for the same vehicles and component

- [Edition65](/bulletins/10244045.md), 2023-10-16, Service bulletin: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING; UNKNOWN OR OTHER. Volkswagen Elsa Newsletter
- [Edition56](/bulletins/10242383.md), 2023-09-18, Service bulletin: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING. VW Elsa Newsletter
- [97AM](/bulletins/10240602.md), 2023-08-14, Service bulletin: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS. 2009 \- 2010 My Jetta Sedan and 2009 My Jetta Sedan and 2009 My GTI Fuse \(Plug\-in Position F16\)
- [TT911302](/bulletins/10237729.md), 2023-06-13, Service bulletin: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:CONNECTORS/PLUGS:ACCESORY POWER OUTLET/JACK/PORT/USB/SAE/CIGARETTE LIGHTER; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL. The Apple iPhone 5, iPad fourth generation, and iPod nano seventh generation use a proprietary ?Lightning? connector that is different than the 30 pin dock connector found on previous iPhone and iPod models.
- [TT 48\-10\-04](/bulletins/10124372.md), 2017-12-05, Service bulletin: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING. Tech Tips \(with 1K0 Part Number J500 ? Replacement Steering Harness\): If the steering rack is replaced on the above models for any reason, it is necessary to replace the steering harness as well. The new harness may be equipped with an extra connector. If all connections are made correctly, then it is necessary to remove that connector and tape the exposed wires back into the harness. Be sure to tape tightly in order to provide a water\-tight repair.
- [V971401 2036976](/bulletins/10124339.md), 2017-12-05, Service bulletin: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS. Technical Bulletin \(Under Hood Fuse Panel \(SA/SB assembly\) with part Supplied Without Power Distribution Bar\): The supplied under hood fuse panel \(SA/SB assembly\) with part number 000 937 125 comes without the power distribution bar \(SA panel\). When replacing an under hood fuse panel, the technician must remove the power distribution bar from the original under hood fuse panel and install it on the new assembly. This document provides the procedure to service this issue
- [V241504 2038161](/bulletins/10122917.md), 2017-11-08, Service bulletin: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS. Technical Bulletin: This document has the fault codes to trouble shoot Intake Manifold Faults. It also contains the claim codes for warranty coverage
- [TB\-94\-10\-02](/bulletins/10036467.md), 2011-03-16, Service bulletin: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING; EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS. VOLKSWAGEN: HEADLIGHTS MAY INTERMITTENTLY DIM SLIGHTLY AT IDLE. THE HEADLAMPS OR INSIDE LIGHTS INTERMITTENTLY DIM SLIGHTLY AT IDLE SPEED. AT IDLE SPEED THE ALTERNATOR VOLTAGE CAN FLUCTUATE, AS THE ALTERNATOR CANNOT FULLY COMPENSATE THE FLUCTUATIONS. GOLF \& WAGON GTI, NEW BEETLE \& CONVERTIBLE, EOS, JETTA \& WAGON \& SPORTWAGON, RABBIT, R32, TIGUAN. \*PE
- [TB\-80\-10\-03](/bulletins/10035185.md), 2011-02-10, Service bulletin: UNKNOWN OR OTHER; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS. VOLKSWAGEN: HVAC BLOWER ONLY OPERATES ON HIGH SPEED \(US ONLY\). FRESH AIR BLOWER RUNS ONLY AT HIGHEST LEVEL. BECAUSE OF PERMANENT FROST AND SNOWFALL FINE SNOW CAN GET INTO THE FRESH AIR BLOWER VIA THE AIR INTAKE. \*PE

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