1998 Volkswagen Passat Wagon

Service bulletins

Technical service bulletins and other communications the manufacturer sent dealers about this vehicle. Ask a dealer for the full document by its number.

• 10243011VW Elsa Newsletter
• 10242998VW Elsa Newsletter
• 10242996VW Elsa Newsletter
• 10242349VW Elsa Newsletter
• 10242336VW Elsa Newsletter
• 10241340Engine Oils Which Meet Volkswagen Oil Quality Standard VW 502 00/505 00/505 01 and VW 504 00/507 00
• 10241266Squeaks, Rattles, Noise, Repair Materials
• 10241265Fuel Additive to Help Prevent Sporadic Misfire Faults
• 10241177Update to Volkswagen engine oil standards
• 10239831Battery, Testing and Charging Using Midtronics VAS6161, MCR340V, InCharge 940, or GRX3000 Charger
• 10239789To detect which line(s) is inoperative, utilize a volt meter to check for 0 V, which will be present after the open in the grid line. The check must be performed with the engine running and heated rear window switched on. Switch OFF the ignition and visually locate the damage. Proceed with checking any other lines as necessary. Once the damaged line is identified, repair utilizing the Repair kit by Permatex ITEM 09117.
• 10239592Exterior Lights, Moisture Accumulation
• 10239591Exterior Lights, Moisture Accumulation
• 10239590Exterior Lights, Moisture Accumulation
• 10239541Air Conditioning, Cleaning of the Refrigerant Circuit (U.S.Only)
• 10238572Fault code P1297 may be set and fuel mixtures may go lean if the vehicle is driven under load or revved up and then returned to idle.
• 10238059Corrosion on Rear Lid at Rear Window Area
• 10238056Corrosion where handle contacts rear lid (Figure 1).
• 10238053Corrosion on Rear Lid at Rear Window Area
• 10237427Volkswagen Engine oil quality standards, update to attachments.
• 10236450Corrosion on hood edge.
• 10236448Rear quarter panel corrosion.
• 10235138Engine oil quality standards, update to attachments.
• 10228180Update model year applicability to include 2023.
• 10228178Battery testing and charging using special tools VAS6161 & GRX3000VAS Charger. Updated to include additional model year applicability.
• 10213859Corrosion on Rear Lid at Rear Window Area.
• 10213836Airbag Issues.
• 10213835Technical Bulletins.
• 10175799Tool number added to table. Removal of Behr Flush Kit. VAS 6337/1A
• 10174476Updated to include additional models and model year applicability.
• 10164227Original version accidently archived 8/9/19. Recreate exact content in new format and republish, as warranty policy still relevant to applicable later model years.
• 10159016Engine Oils Which Meet Volkswagen Oil Quality Standards
• 10159014Alternative method for radio code retrieval.
• 10159010The part number listed in the document is to be returned if it meets the criteria provided.
• 10158533Condensation and or water droplets visible on inside of exterior light lenses. TB updated to include model year 2019 applicability.
• 10158529Battery Testing and Charging instruction. Updated to include model year 2019 applicability.
• 10157383VAS 6154 Replacement Part Setup Guide
• 10155644This special notice is to inform dealers to return all part numbers listed in the document and order the superseded part numbers going forward.
• 1013351251 16 02 June 7, 2016 2039000 Supersedes Technical Bulletin V511403 dated December 16, 2014 to update Claim Processing statement. Corrosion on the Roof in the Area of the Roof Rails Corrosion on the roof (in the contact area of roof rail/roof rail base)
• 1013334417 17 01 July 5, 2017 2012855 Supersedes Technical Bulletin 17-16-02 (V171602) dated April 29, 2016 due to updated oil standards lists to current specifications. Engine Oils Which Meet Volkswagen Oil Quality Standards

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