# Service bulletin TT131301a

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- Type: Service bulletin
- NHTSA id: 10238941
- Published by NHTSA: 2023\-07\-10
- Manufacturer's number: TT131301a
- Manufacturer's date: 2013\-01\-18
- NHTSA component: POWER TRAIN; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

## NHTSA's summary

When servicing the timing chain sprocket or removing the vibration damper, be aware that one bolt holds both the vibration damper \(harmonic balancer\) and the crankshaft timing chain sprocket to the crankshaft. Once the damper is removed, the crankshaft should not be rotated unless special tool spacer T10368 has been installed. The crankshaft timing chain sprocket and spur gear drive on the crankshaft have a coupling that must be seated correctly during assembly. Failure to install special tool spacer T10368 before rotating engine will cause the engine to skip time and bend valves.

## The document

- [NHTSA's copy of the document (PDF)](https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/tsbs/2013/MC-10238941-0001.pdf)
- [If that address does not open, try this one](https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/tsbs/2013/MC-10238941-9999.pdf)

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

## Components

Engine, Transmission and driveline

## Vehicles listed

- 2008 to 2010 VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE
- 2011 VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE
- 2012 to 2013 VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE
- 2008 to 2010 VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE CONVERTIBLE
- 2011 VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE CONVERTIBLE
- 2012 to 2013 VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE CONVERTIBLE
- 2008 to 2011 VOLKSWAGEN CC
- 2012 VOLKSWAGEN CC
- 2013 VOLKSWAGEN CC
- 2008 to 2013 VOLKSWAGEN EOS
- 2008 to 2009 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- 2010 to 2013 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- 2012 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF R
- 2013 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF R
- 2013 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF SPORTWAGEN
- 2010 to 2013 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF WAGON
- 2008 to 2013 VOLKSWAGEN GTI
- 2008 to 2013 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA
- 2013 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA HYBRID
- 2008 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA SPORTWAGEN
- 2009 to 2013 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA SPORTWAGEN
- 2008 to 2013 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT
- 2008 to 2010 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT WAGON
- 2011 VOLKSWAGEN POLO 1.6 COMFORTLINE
- 2008 VOLKSWAGEN R32
- 2008 to 2009 VOLKSWAGEN RABBIT
- 2010 to 2013 VOLKSWAGEN RABBIT
- 2008 VOLKSWAGEN ROUTAN
- 2009 to 2013 VOLKSWAGEN ROUTAN
- 2008 VOLKSWAGEN TIGUAN
- 2009 to 2013 VOLKSWAGEN TIGUAN
- 2008 to 2013 VOLKSWAGEN TOUAREG
- 2011 to 2013 VOLKSWAGEN TOUAREG HYBRID

## Recalls for the same vehicles and component

- [2019610](/recalls/tc/2019610.md), 2019-12-06: Powertrain
- [19V866000](/recalls/nhtsa/19V866000.md), 2019-12-06: POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION; POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY
- [2019423](/recalls/tc/2019423.md), 2019-08-22: Powertrain
- [17V309000](/recalls/nhtsa/17V309000.md), 2017-05-11: POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL
- [2017256](/recalls/tc/2017256.md), 2017-05-10: Powertrain
- [13V568000](/recalls/nhtsa/13V568000.md), 2013-11-14: POWER TRAIN
- [2013404](/recalls/tc/2013404.md), 2013-11-13: Powertrain
- [11V466000](/recalls/nhtsa/11V466000.md), 2011-09-07: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM
- [2009249](/recalls/tc/2009249.md), 2009-08-20: Powertrain
- [09V333000](/recalls/nhtsa/09V333000.md), 2009-08-20: POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

## Other bulletins for the same vehicles and component

- [V0116152014815\_20](/bulletins/11038146.md), 2026-10-06, Service bulletin: ENGINE. Suggested fuel additive
- [SM 35\-2026](/bulletins/11036867.md), 2026-09-04, Other: ENGINE. This special notice is to inform dealers to return the parts listed and only order the successor parts going forward.
- [V1718062017813\_24](/bulletins/11035762.md), 2026-08-05, Service bulletin: ENGINE. Oil Consumption Measurement and Electronic Oil Consumption Measurement
- [V1719012012855\_81](/bulletins/11034617.md), 2026-07-07, Service bulletin: ENGINE. Volkswagen Engine Oil Standards
- [TT 13\-20\-01\_3](/bulletins/11034614.md), 2026-07-07, Service bulletin: ENGINE. Instruction, how to lubicate engine before initial start.
- [TT 10\-18\-02\_2](/bulletins/11034613.md), 2026-07-07, Service bulletin: ENGINE. Lubricating engine components before reassembly.
- [VOS\-26\-21](/bulletins/11030847.md), 2026-04-06, Service bulletin: ENGINE. 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 error message ERP0204E could occur during perform initial operation, software configuration, SVM updates for any control module\(s\) etc.
- [V3718022033975\_14](/bulletins/11025440.md), 2025-11-10, Service bulletin: POWER TRAIN. Cautions about using aftermarket transmission flush machines and aftermarket transmission fluids.
- [V3416022034406\_8](/bulletins/11025439.md), 2025-11-10, Service bulletin: POWER TRAIN. Diagnosing Manual Transmission Noise
- [V1917012022548\_15](/bulletins/11025437.md), 2025-11-10, Service bulletin: ENGINE. G12Evo can now be mixed with previous coolants.

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