Technical Service Bulletins (TSBs) for the 1998 GTI are official communications between Volkswagen & their dealerships that describe processes for troubleshooting or fixing certain common problems. All vehicle manufacturers are required by U.S. law to make their TSBs available to the public.

    ENGINE (PWS)

    • TSB #V171901-2012855

      Date Announced:
      MAR 12, 2019
      NHTSA ID:
      #10159016

      Engine Oils Which Meet Volkswagen Oil Quality Standards Read More »

    • TSB #TB171404

      Date Announced:
      SEP 02, 2014
      NHTSA ID:
      #10241340

      Engine Oils Which Meet Volkswagen Oil Quality Standard VW 502 00/505 00/505 01 and VW 504 00/507 00 Read More »

    ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

    ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:OIL/LUBRICATION

    ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:HOSES/LINES/PIPING/FITTINGS

    • TSB #010702

      Date Announced:
      JAN 11, 2007
      NHTSA ID:
      #10021315

      DTC'S P1297 (17705) OR P1557 (17965) STORED IN DTC MEMORY. THIS MAY BE CAUSED BY INTAKE HOSES LEAKING (DURING BOOST CONDITIONS) DUE TO INCORRECT TORQUE ON CLAMPS OR IMPROPER PLACEMENT, WORN OR TORN INTAKE HOSES. Read More »

    ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM

    • TSB #2015831

      Date Announced:
      AUG 28, 2008
      NHTSA ID:
      #10026848

      VOLKSWAGEN: EXHAUST HEAT SHIELD, REPLACEMENT GUIDELINES. HEAT SHIELDS ARE TO BE INSPECTED AFTER COMPLETION O ANY TYPE OF REPAIR TO THE UNDERBODY (EXHAUST SYSTEM TRANSMISSION, ETC.), AND IF DAMAGED, REPLACED. Read More »

    FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

    • TSB #TT240801

      Date Announced:
      MAY 09, 2014
      NHTSA ID:
      #10238572

      Fault 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. Read More »

    • TSB #TB001403

      Date Announced:
      JAN 27, 2014
      NHTSA ID:
      #10241265

      Fuel Additive to Help Prevent Sporadic Misfire Faults Read More »

    POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM)

    ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

    • TSB #V271901201189422

      Date Announced:
      DEC 06, 2022
      NHTSA ID:
      #10228178

      Battery testing and charging using special tools VAS6161 & GRX3000VAS Charger. Updated to include additional model year applicability. Read More »

    • TSB #TT 91 19 01

      Date Announced:
      MAR 22, 2019
      NHTSA ID:
      #10159014

      Alternative method for radio code retrieval. Read More »

    • TSB #V271901-2011894

      Date Announced:
      FEB 19, 2019
      NHTSA ID:
      #10158529

      Battery Testing and Charging instruction. Updated to include model year 2019 applicability. Read More »

    • TSB #Edition115

      Date Announced:
      DEC 08, 2014
      NHTSA ID:
      #10242996

      VW Elsa Newsletter Read More »

    • TSB #Edition86

      Date Announced:
      MAY 19, 2014
      NHTSA ID:
      #10243011

      VW Elsa Newsletter Read More »

    • TSB #Edition86

      Date Announced:
      MAY 19, 2014
      NHTSA ID:
      #10242349

      VW Elsa Newsletter Read More »

    • TSB #TT641402

      Date Announced:
      JAN 24, 2014
      NHTSA ID:
      #10239789

      To 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. Read More »

    ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH

    • TSB #TT641402

      Date Announced:
      JAN 24, 2014
      NHTSA ID:
      #10239789

      To 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. Read More »

    ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE

    • TSB #TT001703

      Date Announced:
      NOV 10, 2017
      NHTSA ID:
      #10133469

      Tip for Scan tool concerns that may occur duing a test plan Read More »

    EXTERIOR LIGHTING

    • TSB #V941901-2011521

      Date Announced:
      FEB 18, 2019
      NHTSA ID:
      #10158533

      Condensation and or water droplets visible on inside of exterior light lenses. TB updated to include model year 2019 applicability. Read More »

    • TSB #941403

      Date Announced:
      JUN 04, 2014
      NHTSA ID:
      #10239592

      Exterior Lights, Moisture Accumulation Read More »

    • TSB #Edition86

      Date Announced:
      MAY 19, 2014
      NHTSA ID:
      #10242349

      VW Elsa Newsletter Read More »

    • TSB #941402

      Date Announced:
      MAR 06, 2014
      NHTSA ID:
      #10239591

      Exterior Lights, Moisture Accumulation Read More »

    • TSB #941401

      Date Announced:
      FEB 14, 2011
      NHTSA ID:
      #10239590

      Exterior Lights, Moisture Accumulation Read More »

    EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS

    VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS

    VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY

    • TSB #60 9704

      Date Announced:
      NOV 14, 1997
      NHTSA ID:
      #54060

      SUBJECT PERTAINING TO POWER SUNROOF CONVENIENCE CLOSE FEATURE, FUNCTION CHANGE. *AK Read More »

    VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER

    VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:SWITCH/WIRING

    • TSB #9801

      Date Announced:
      JUN 26, 1998
      NHTSA ID:
      #601873

      CONDITION WITH REAR WIPER FUNCTIONS ONLY WHEN WIPER WASHER SWITCH IS CONTINUALLY PUSHED. *YC Read More »

    VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM

    • TSB #871409

      Date Announced:
      SEP 24, 2014
      NHTSA ID:
      #10239541

      Air Conditioning, Cleaning of the Refrigerant Circuit (U.S.Only) Read More »

    VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:REAR WINDOW:ELECTRICAL HEATING ELEMENT

    • TSB #TT641402

      Date Announced:
      JAN 24, 2014
      NHTSA ID:
      #10239789

      To 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. Read More »

    AIR BAGS

    STRUCTURE

    STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS:UNDERBODY SHIELDS

    • TSB #2015831

      Date Announced:
      AUG 28, 2008
      NHTSA ID:
      #10026848

      VOLKSWAGEN: EXHAUST HEAT SHIELD, REPLACEMENT GUIDELINES. HEAT SHIELDS ARE TO BE INSPECTED AFTER COMPLETION O ANY TYPE OF REPAIR TO THE UNDERBODY (EXHAUST SYSTEM TRANSMISSION, ETC.), AND IF DAMAGED, REPLACED. Read More »

    SEATS

    • TSB #0101

      Date Announced:
      JUN 12, 2001
      NHTSA ID:
      #621613

      SUBJECT REGARDING LATCH SYSTEM LOWER ANCHORS AND TETHERS FOR CHILDREN, INSTALLING / RETROFITTING. *TT Read More »

    EQUIPMENT

    • TSB #SM 33-2019

      Date Announced:
      MAR 27, 2019
      NHTSA ID:
      #10159010

      The part number listed in the document is to be returned if it meets the criteria provided. Read More »

    • TSB #TT 91 19 01

      Date Announced:
      MAR 22, 2019
      NHTSA ID:
      #10159014

      Alternative method for radio code retrieval. Read More »

    • TSB #SM 44-2017 EN

      Date Announced:
      JUN 28, 2017
      NHTSA ID:
      #10155644

      This special notice is to inform dealers to return all part numbers listed in the document and order the superseded part numbers going forward. Read More »

    • TSB #VHW-17-11

      Date Announced:
      JUN 22, 2017
      NHTSA ID:
      #10157383

      VAS 6154 Replacement Part Setup Guide Read More »

    • TSB #Elsa 6-22-15

      Date Announced:
      JUN 22, 2015
      NHTSA ID:
      #10128104

      This document contains the VW Elsa Newsletter that contains a general overview of wiring diagrams updates, ElsaPro infomedia icons grayed out, workshop equipment tool storage application, technical bulletins, pending service solutions, ... Read More »

    • TSB #Edition86

      Date Announced:
      MAY 19, 2014
      NHTSA ID:
      #10242349

      VW Elsa Newsletter Read More »

    EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL

    • TSB #V941901201152115

      Date Announced:
      APR 21, 2020
      NHTSA ID:
      #10174476

      Updated to include additional models and model year applicability. Read More »

    • TSB #271402

      Date Announced:
      DEC 03, 2014
      NHTSA ID:
      #10239831

      Battery, Testing and Charging Using Midtronics VAS6161, MCR340V, InCharge 940, or GRX3000 Charger Read More »

    EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL

    • TSB #V941901201152119

      Date Announced:
      DEC 12, 2022
      NHTSA ID:
      #10228180

      Update model year applicability to include 2023. Read More »

    • TSB #TT 200901

      Date Announced:
      AUG 18, 2017
      NHTSA ID:
      #10125661

      Update to existing tip for fuel quality checking. Read More »

    • TSB #1-2017 Update

      Date Announced:
      FEB 01, 2017
      NHTSA ID:
      #10128055

      This communication is to update our ProFi dealers of the current status of the latest inbound and outbound ProFi requests. Read More »

    • TSB #V691601 2010479

      Date Announced:
      OCT 31, 2016
      NHTSA ID:
      #10126785

      Update model year applicability to include 2017. Read More »

    • TSB #TT 97-12-02

      Date Announced:
      SEP 23, 2016
      NHTSA ID:
      #10127969

      Data Link connector pin assignment chart that is applicable to all models. Update model year applicability. Read More »

    • TSB #Elsa 6-29-15

      Date Announced:
      JUN 29, 2015
      NHTSA ID:
      #10128105

      This document contains the VW Elsa Newsletter that contains a general overview of wiring diagrams updates, technical bulletins, pending service solutions, tech tips, campaigns, updates, and suggestions. Read More »

    • TSB #Elsa 6-22-15

      Date Announced:
      JUN 22, 2015
      NHTSA ID:
      #10128104

      This document contains the VW Elsa Newsletter that contains a general overview of wiring diagrams updates, ElsaPro infomedia icons grayed out, workshop equipment tool storage application, technical bulletins, pending service solutions, ... Read More »

    • TSB #TT240801

      Date Announced:
      MAY 09, 2014
      NHTSA ID:
      #10238572

      Fault 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. Read More »

    • TSB #TB001404

      Date Announced:
      APR 10, 2014
      NHTSA ID:
      #10241266

      Squeaks, Rattles, Noise, Repair Materials Read More »

    • TSB #PDI - GOLF GTI T

      Date Announced:
      FEB 11, 2014
      NHTSA ID:
      #10122255

      Golf/GTI Perfect Delivery Inspection (PDI) - Technician and Detailer Inspections: Read More »

    • TSB #PDI - GOLF GTI T

      Date Announced:
      JUL 17, 2013
      NHTSA ID:
      #10125765

      Golf Perfect Delivery Inspection (PDI) - Technician and Detailer Inspections: A checklist to insure a customer receives a wonderful delivery of a vehicle that looks, feels, and meets the expectations of a new vehicle that he/she has ... Read More »

    • TSB #PDI - GOLF GTI T

      Date Announced:
      JUN 13, 2013
      NHTSA ID:
      #10125850

      Golf Perfect Delivery Inspection (PDI) - Technician and Detailer Inspections: A checklist to insure a customer receives a wonderful delivery of a vehicle that looks, feels, and meets the expectations of a new vehicle that he/she has ... Read More »

    EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER

    UNKNOWN OR OTHER

    • TSB #TT641402

      Date Announced:
      JAN 24, 2014
      NHTSA ID:
      #10239789

      To 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. Read More »

    • TSB #9801

      Date Announced:
      AUG 21, 1998
      NHTSA ID:
      #603349

      SUBJECT ON RADIO REMOTE CONTROL LOCKING SYSTEM. *YC Read More »

    • TSB #57 9706

      Date Announced:
      NOV 04, 1997
      NHTSA ID:
      #54055

      PROGRAMMING/REPROGRAMMING ON REMOTE LOCKING/ALARM SYSTEM TRANSMITTERS. *YC Read More »