Instruments - Fuel Gauge May Not Read Full
20 07 05Apr. 2, 2007
2010432, Supersedes Technical Bulletin Group 20 number 07-04 dated March 29, 2007 due to removal of Jetta (A5) from Metadata.
Vehicle Information
Condition
Fuel Gauge Sender, Incorrect Reading
Instrument Cluster Fuel Gauge may not read full.
Technical Background
Instrument Cluster software does not recognize tolerances in fuel sender signal which prevents the fuel gauge from reading full.
Production Solution
Not applicable.
Service
Tools required:
^ VAS 5051 or 5052 diagnostic tool.
Procedure
^ Connect VAS 5051/5052.
^ Turn Ignition switch ON.
^ Select Guided Functions" on screen.
^ Select Brand.
^ Select appropriate vehicle model year and engine code.
^ Select continue.
^ Select J285-Instrument Cluster.
^ Select Fuel Gauge-Adapting.
^ Select continue.
^ Select fuel gauge adaption from programming list and select continue.
^ Select Option 2.
^ Continue with program.
Once adaptation is finished, allow 10 minutes before inspecting fuel gauge for a change.
Tip:
It is not necessary to have VAS 5051/5052 connected to vehicle during 10 minute waiting period.
Warranty
* Code per warranty vendor code policy.
Required Parts and Tools
No Special Tools required.
No Special Parts required. Always see ETKA for the latest part(s) information.