# Service bulletin V961301 2026177

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: 10157401
- Published by NHTSA: 2019\-04\-08
- Manufacturer's number: V961301 2026177
- Manufacturer's date: 2013\-09\-26
- NHTSA component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

## NHTSA's summary

Technical Bulletin \(Keyless Entry Inoperative after Access / Start \(KESSY\) Module Replacement\): After replacing the Access/Start \(KESSY\) module, the keyless entry does not work. The Access/Start \(KESSY\) module service parts are programmed incorrectly, resulting in a lack of functionality. This document informs of the conditions necessary to allow the software to be reprogrammed

## The document

- [NHTSA's copy of the document (PDF)](https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/tsbs/2013/MC-10157401-0001.pdf)
- [If that address does not open, try this one](https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/tsbs/2013/MC-10157401-9999.pdf)

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## Components

Electrical system

## Vehicles listed

- 2012 to 2014 VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE
- 2013 to 2014 VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE CONVERTIBLE
- 2011 to 2014 VOLKSWAGEN EOS
- 2011 to 2014 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- 2011 to 2014 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF WAGON
- 2011 to 2014 VOLKSWAGEN GTI
- 2011 to 2014 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA
- 2011 to 2014 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA SPORTWAGEN
- 2012 to 2014 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT
- 2011 to 2014 VOLKSWAGEN TIGUAN

## Recalls for the same vehicles and component

- [19V615000](/recalls/nhtsa/19V615000.md), 2019-08-22: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:ANTI\-THEFT:CONTROL MODULE; STEERING:COLUMN LOCKING:ANTI\-THEFT DEVICE
- [16V171000](/recalls/nhtsa/16V171000.md), 2016-03-24: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
- [2016132](/recalls/tc/2016132.md), 2016-03-23: Electrical
- [13V569000](/recalls/nhtsa/13V569000.md), 2013-11-22: EXTERIOR LIGHTING; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS
- [2013403](/recalls/tc/2013403.md), 2013-11-13: Electrical
- [11V196000](/recalls/nhtsa/11V196000.md), 2011-03-29: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS
- [2011132](/recalls/tc/2011132.md), 2011-03-25: Electrical

## Other bulletins for the same vehicles and component

- [VOS\-26\-42](/bulletins/11035772.md), 2026-08-05, Service bulletin: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. This is a notice for software changes with the ODIS diagnostic program to correct the communication during vehicle programming function: A software fix is needed to correct the issue: DA 0019 \- Hotfix 12\-V battery test\(s\) – No battery diagnosis \- Inconclusive test result.
- [VOS\-26\-15](/bulletins/11030829.md), 2026-04-06, Service bulletin: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. This is a notice for software changes with the ODIS diagnostic program to correct the communication during vehicle programming function: A software fix is needed to correct multiple test plans: All basic settings test for the following components \- Fill and bleed cooling system issue, N493, J338, Camshaft, V465 etc. Use this test for all the basic setting. You will need to select the component you need to run the basic settings. But there are also stand\-alone tests for each of those components.
- [VOS\-26\-01](/bulletins/11028490.md), 2026-02-06, Service bulletin: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. This is a notice for software changes with the ODIS diagnostic program to correct the communication during vehicle programming function: A software fix is needed to correct a test that is not reading any information from the battery data module \(BDM\) and will output:
- [V271901201189426](/bulletins/11007398.md), 2024-09-06, Service bulletin: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. Battery testing
- [961301](/bulletins/10253216.md), 2024-04-15, Service bulletin: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:MODULE. Keyless Entry Inoperative after Access / Start \(KESSY\) Module Replacement
- [931401](/bulletins/10253210.md), 2024-04-15, Service bulletin: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:HYBRID MANAGEMENT; UNKNOWN OR OTHER. High\-voltage repairs on Hybrid and Electric vehicles
- [931302](/bulletins/10253209.md), 2024-04-15, Service bulletin: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:HYBRID MANAGEMENT; UNKNOWN OR OTHER. High Voltage Repairs on Hybrid Vehicles
- [921402](/bulletins/10253207.md), 2024-04-15, Service bulletin: UNKNOWN OR OTHER; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL. Washer Level Sensor
- [911413](/bulletins/10253201.md), 2024-04-15, Service bulletin: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE. Car\-Net? Operating Control Unit \(OCU/J949\) Service Guidelines \& General Information
- [911412](/bulletins/10253200.md), 2024-04-15, Service bulletin: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY; UNKNOWN OR OTHER; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE. Stationary Vehicle Displayed While in Motion \(Premium 8 Radio\)

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