# Service bulletin TT551301

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- Type: Service bulletin
- NHTSA id: 10238974
- Published by NHTSA: 2023\-07\-10
- Manufacturer's number: TT551301
- Manufacturer's date: 2013\-07\-12
- NHTSA component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:POSITION/LIMIT SENSOR/SWITCH; STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR:HANDLE:EXTERIOR

## NHTSA's summary

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-10238974-0001.pdf)
- [If that address does not open, try this one](https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/tsbs/2013/MC-10238974-9999.pdf)

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

## Components

Body and frame, Electrical system, Wiring and fuses

## Vehicles listed

- 2002 to 2005 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA WAGON
- 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.
- [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.
- [TT 55\-13\-01](/bulletins/10125748.md), 2017-12-14, Service bulletin: LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:TRUNK LID:LOCK; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING: REAR COMPARTMENT/TRUNK. 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.
- [TB\-97\-09\-02](/bulletins/10030370.md), 2009-09-25, Service bulletin: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING. VOLKSWAGEN: THE WIRING HARNESS LOCATED ON THE DRIVER'S SIDE FLOOR PAN NEAR THE A PILLAR MAY HAVE A CORRODED SPLICE\(S\) CONNECTION. LOCATE SPLICE TO DETERMINE POSSIBLE CORROSION. REPAIR WIRING AS PER REPAIR MANUAL. \*PE
- [97\-08\-03](/bulletins/10025925.md), 2008-09-17, Service bulletin: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS. VOLKSWAGEN: TRAILER LIGHT FUSE CHANGE: FUSE FOR TRAILER TOWING LIGHTS MAY CONTINUE TO OPEN AFTER REPLACEMENT. DOES NOT AFFECT NORMAL VEHICLE LIGHTING. \*PE

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