# Service bulletin TT 55\-13\-01

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: 10125748
- Published by NHTSA: 2017\-12\-14
- Manufacturer's number: TT 55\-13\-01
- Manufacturer's date: 2013\-07\-12
- NHTSA component: LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:TRUNK LID:LOCK; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING: REAR COMPARTMENT/TRUNK

## NHTSA's summary

Tech Tips \(Rear Lid Does Not Open After Handle Replacement\): If the rear lid handle is replaced with part number 1J0 827 566L, the microswitch from the original handle must be transferred to the new handle. If original microswitch is not available, microswitch part number 1J5 962 104 B should be ordered and installed.

## The document

- [NHTSA's copy of the document (PDF)](https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/tsbs/2013/MC-10125748-9999.pdf)
- [If that address does not open, try this one](https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/tsbs/2013/MC-10125748-0001.pdf)

The document is the manufacturer's. This site does not hold it.

## Components

Electrical system, Latches and locks, Wiring and fuses

## Vehicles listed

- 2001 to 2004 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA
- 2005 to 2006 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA SPORTWAGEN
- 2004 to 2008 VOLKSWAGEN TOUAREG

## Recalls for the same vehicles and component

- [03V266000](/recalls/nhtsa/03V266000.md), 2003-07-25: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING

## 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
- [TT661101](/bulletins/10239794.md), 2023-07-31, Service bulletin: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; TRAILER HITCHES; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INTEGRATED TRAILER BRAKE CONTROL; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING. After installing the \-J345\- trailer recognition control module \(vehicles with PR code 1D8 only\), wiring harness and plug, the following steps need to be performed in order to enable the system.
- [TT551301](/bulletins/10238974.md), 2023-07-10, Service bulletin: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:POSITION/LIMIT SENSOR/SWITCH; STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR:HANDLE:EXTERIOR. If the rear lid handle is replaced with part number 1J0 827 566L, the microswitch from the original handle must be transferred to the new handle. If original microswitch is not available, microswitch part number 1J5 962 104 B should be ordered and installed.
- [V971201 2031104](/bulletins/10156076.md), 2019-04-01, Service bulletin: EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING. Technical Bulletin \(Diagnostic Connector \- No ECM Communication\): Some model year 2003 ? 2004 V6 Touareg?s may exhibit a loss of communication through the OBD diagnostic connector. The signal ground wire may be missing from pin 5 of the diagnostic connector. This document informs how to diagnose, and service this issue.
- [VWP\-14\-06](/bulletins/10124444.md), 2017-12-05, Service bulletin: STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING. Warranty Information \(Driver's Door Wiring Harness Limited Warranty Extension for MY 2005 or 2006 \(A5\) Jetta Vehicles\): This document informs of extended warranty options available for Jetta vehicles. It informs how to make a claim on service rendered for the extended warranty, and how to determine which vehicles are eligible
- [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.
- [V011612\_2018652](/bulletins/10106512.md), 2017-06-15, Service bulletin: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING; ENGINE. 2006\-2008 WITH 2.0L \(BPY\) UPDATE SERVICE NUMBER IN WARRANTY TABLE. 2008\-2009 ALL MODELS WITH 2.0L \(CCTA,CBFA\) UPDATE SERVICE NUMBER IN WARRANTY TABLE.
- [V97\-11\-04](/bulletins/10040498.md), 2011-08-31, Service bulletin: STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:INTERIOR/UNDER DASH. VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA: 2005\-2006 JETTA. DRIVER¿S WINDOW SWITCH INOPERATIVE, FUEL DOOR SWITCH INOPERATIVE, DOOR AJAR LIGHT IS ON, DOOR LOCK SWITCH INOPERATIVE. \*RM
- [SA\-97U3\-A](/bulletins/10038595.md), 2011-06-23, Service bulletin: AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING; AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE. VOLKSWAGEN SERVICE CAMPAIGN: SEE DOCUMENT SEARCH BUTTON FOR OWNER LETTER. RESISTANCE IN THE AIR BAG SYSTEM CAN CAUSE THE AIR BAG LIGHT TO TURN ON EVEN THOUGH THERE IS NO PROBLEM. \*RM UPDATED 4/9/13. \*PE
- [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

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