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1986 Volkswagen Jetta L4-1588cc 1.6L DSL SOHC Turbo

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Technical Service Bulletin Titles for 1986 Volkswagen Jetta L4-1588cc 1.6L DSL SOHC Turbo
MAY              1992 Recall - Heater Core Replacement

Technical Service Bulletin Titles for 1986 Volkswagen Jetta L4-1588cc 1.6L DSL SOHC Turbo
FEBRUARY   2006 Fuel System - Fuel Neutralization Procedure
FEBRUARY   2000 Sidewinder Key and Locks - Ordering and Warranty Claim
DECEMBER   1999 Radio - Causes Excessive Battery Drain
DECEMBER   1998 Tools - Headlights, Aiming, Hella Beamsetter Series IV
JULY             1998 Platform Wiring Harness - Repairing
NOVEMBER   1997 M/T Case - Sealing Precautions
OCTOBER      1997 M/T - Strainer Added to Prevent Ring and Pinion Damage
OCTOBER      1997 A/C - Unpleasant Musty Odor
AUGUST        1997 Tires - Goodyear Tire & Rubber Toll Free Line
APRIL            1997 Window Regulator Motor - Inoperative
FEBRUARY   1997 A/T - Diagnosis and Repair Using Test Kit and Worksheet
FEBRUARY   1997 M/T - Shifter Lever Vibration/Knocking
FEBRUARY   1997 Speedometer (Odometer) - Replacement Regulations
OCTOBER      1996 Coolant - Revision
MAY              1996 Speedometer - Replacement Procedure, Regulations
APRIL            1996 Rear Tires - Abnormal Wear
JANUARY      1996 Turbocharger - Engine Starting Precautions
NOVEMBER   1995 Child Safety Seat - Installation
NOVEMBER   1995 Rear Child Restraint - Anchorage Installation
OCTOBER      1995 Windows - Adhesive Material Revised
MAY              1995 A/C System - Retrofitting R-12 to R-134a
APRIL            1995 Electrical Contact Enhancer - Enhances Conductivity
APRIL            1995 Wiper Blades - Jerk or Skip Across Windshield
JANUARY      1995 ECM - Inoperative Due to Improper Battery Charging
JANUARY      1995 A/T - Drive Axle and Wheel Lug Nut Torque Specifications
JANUARY      1995 Vehicle - Ordering VIN Plates/Safety & Emission Labels
DECEMBER   1994 Fuel System - Poor Engine Performance
NOVEMBER   1994 Tools - Brake Line Kit
AUGUST        1994 Radio - Diagnosis Instructions
AUGUST        1994 Tires/Suspension - Vehicle Pulls to one side
AUGUST        1994 Wheels/Tires - Vibrations
JUNE             1994 Warranty - Plastic Bags for Electronic Parts Tag
MAY              1994 Engine - Approved Oil & Additives
FEBRUARY   1994 Exhaust - Sulfur Odor Noticed At the Pipe
JANUARY      1994 Engine - Poor Driveability
JANUARY      1994 A/T - ATF Entering The Differential
DECEMBER   1993 Winter Tires/Snow Chains - Recommendations
NOVEMBER   1993 Engine Control Harness Connector Terminals - Replacing
NOVEMBER   1993 Engine - Lack of Power, Stalls, Bucking, and Jerking
NOVEMBER   1993 Interior Trim - Dirty/Soiled
NOVEMBER   1993 MIL ON - Poor Idle/Stalls, Loss of Power, Exhaust Smoke
NOVEMBER   1993 Warranty - Replacement Price Estimate Guidelines
NOVEMBER   1993 Warranty - Contact Tech Help Line During A/T Repair
OCTOBER      1993 Warranty - Loaner Car Charges, Paint/Corrosion Repairs
JULY             1993 Drive Plate - Revised Installation Procedure
JULY             1993 Flywheel Mounting Bolt - Torque
JULY             1993 Oxygen Sensor - Failure Due to Silicone
JUNE             1993 Tools - Universal Transmission Support 3282
JUNE             1993 Fluids and Lubricants - Warranty Reimbursements
JUNE             1993 A/T - Synthetic Oil for Final Drive
JUNE             1993 Knock Sensor - Avoiding Unnecessary Replacement
JUNE             1993 M/T - Difficulty Shifting In and Out of Gear
JUNE             1993 Warranty - Unlocking Non-Fixed Code Radios Locked-Up
JUNE             1993 Coolant Pump - Leakage, Warning Lamp On, Residue
APRIL            1993 Electrical - Aftermarket Equipment Installation
JANUARY      1993 Tools - Removing and Installing Generator V-Belt Pulley
JANUARY      1993 Power Steering Gear - Fluid Leaks From Pinion Seal
NOVEMBER   1992 Pressure Plate Mounting Bolts - Torque Change
NOVEMBER   1992 Tools - Adapter for Brake Pressure Regulator Adjustment
SEPTEMBER 1992 A/T - 010/087/089/090 Bind In Low and Reverse
JUNE             1992 Paint Finishes - Restoration
APRIL            1992 Brake Fluid - Super DOT 4 Available
MARCH         1992 Injection Pump - Residual Quantity Adjusting
FEBRUARY   1992 Coolant Indicator LED - Flashing At Normal Temp
FEBRUARY   1992 Starter - Does Not Engage/Restart When Engine is Hot
FEBRUARY   1992 Tie Rod, Left - Checking and Adjusting Length
FEBRUARY   1992 A/T - ATF Leaking From Differential Pinion Seal Vent
JANUARY      1992 Alternator - V Belt Slips Under Load
JANUARY      1992 Engine - Oil Consumption
JANUARY      1992 Speedometer - Replacement Guidelines
NOVEMBER   1991 Seat Cover Beading - Separated From Plastic Piping
NOVEMBER   1991 A/T - How To Use A Pressure Gauge
OCTOBER      1991 Drive Plate - No Longer Available
OCTOBER      1991 Exterior Plastic Trim Parts - Discolored
OCTOBER      1991 Starter Motor - Noisy When Cranking Engine
SEPTEMBER 1991 M/T - 3rd/4th Gear Synchronizer Hub Assembly Correction
AUGUST        1991 Alignment - Conversion Chart for Specifications
JUNE             1991 Wheel Brake Cylinder, Rear - Replacement Criteria
MAY              1991 A/T - Shifts Erratically
MAY              1991 Vanity Mirror Bulb - Replacement
APRIL            1991 A/C Compressor Clutch - Removal and Installation
APRIL            1991 A/C Compressor Shaft Seal - Replacement
APRIL            1991 Engine - Ticking Noises at 1800 to 3200 RPM
MARCH         1991 Engine - Attach Pressure Plate or Flywheel to Crankshaft
MARCH         1991 Tires - Aerosol Inflator/Sealer Flammability Hazard
FEBRUARY   1991 A/C Refrigerant - Compliance With Enviromental Laws
JANUARY      1991 Wheels/Tires - Eliminating Vibrations
NOVEMBER   1990 Final Drive - Leaking Oil
NOVEMBER   1990 Radiator Fan - Stays On High Speed When Extremely Cold
OCTOBER      1990 M/T - Difficult to Shift Into Gear
OCTOBER      1990 Tires- Rotation Tips
OCTOBER      1990 A/T - Engine Vacuum Testing
SEPTEMBER 1990 CV Joint - Revised Diagnosis, Inspection and Replacement
AUGUST        1990 Vehicle - Lubricant Capacities and Type
JUNE             1990 Tools - Special Tool Minimum Requirements
JUNE             1990 Window Drive Cable/Motor - Replacement Instructions
JUNE             1990 Wiper Blade - Chatter and Skipping
JUNE             1990 Wiper Blade - Smearing Windshield
JUNE             1990 Tools - Digital Multimeter (Fluke 83) Introduction
JUNE             1990 Tools - New High Lift Transmission Jack
JUNE             1990 Tools - Windshield Wiper Alignment
MAY              1990 M/T - Secure Magnet In Clutch Housing
MAY              1990 M/T - When Replacing, Match Flanges to Driveshafts
MAY              1990 Tools - Fuel Gauge Sending Unit
APRIL            1990 Crankshaft Drive Sprocket Bolt - Changed
MARCH         1990 Front Axle Nut - Tightening Torque Increased
MARCH         1990 Rear Tires- Abnormal Wear
MARCH         1990 Suspension Strut - Revised, Tightening Torque Change
FEBRUARY   1990 Warranty - Locked-Up Radio Repair Program
FEBRUARY   1990 Tools - Engine/Transmission Oil Temperature Tester
FEBRUARY   1990 A/T - Choosing the Right ATF
NOVEMBER   1989 Warranty - Coverage for Fire and Accident Cases
OCTOBER      1989 Replacement Batteries - Determining If Cover Is Required
OCTOBER      1989 Tie Rods and Boots - Removing/Installing
OCTOBER      1989 A/T - Math Part II
SEPTEMBER 1989 Locks - Re-Keying to Maintain One-Key Operation
SEPTEMBER 1989 A/T - Twenty Steps To Successful Repairs
AUGUST        1989 A/T - Math Formulas Part I
JULY             1989 Steering Wheel - Modified Inner Splines, Adapter Sleeve
JUNE             1989 A/T - Final Drive Housing Cover Bolt Torque
OCTOBER      1988 Rear Lid Lock - Identical With/Without Central Locking
MAY              1988 Clutch - Adjustments
FEBRUARY   1988 Engine - No or Hard Start Below 32 Degrees Fahrenheit
DECEMBER   1987 Knock Sensor - Poor Low RPM Performance, Pinging
DECEMBER   1987 M/T - Difficult to Shift
SEPTEMBER 1987 Instrument Cluster - New MFI Vacuum Sensor/Mounting
SEPTEMBER 1987 A/T - 010, 003 Bind In Reverse/2nd Gear Starts
SEPTEMBER 1987 A/T - Front Bushing Wear
AUGUST        1987 A/T - Slipping or No-Shift/Metal Sealing Rings
AUGUST        1987 Door Paint - Chipping
AUGUST        1987 Keys - Lost or Broken
AUGUST        1987 Power Window, Rear - Does Not Work
JULY             1987 Low Maintenance Batteries - Updated Testing
JULY             1987 A/C Compressor - Mounting Points to Engine Block
JULY             1987 Brakes, Rear - Squeaking During Application
JULY             1987 Charging - Battery Discharged, Indicator Light Flickers
JULY             1987 Coolant Temperature Gauge Light - Flashes
JULY             1987 Cruise Control - Does Not Work
JULY             1987 Disc Brakes - Noisy
JULY             1987 Engine - Does Not Crank or Battery Repeatedly Discharged
JULY             1987 Exhaust Swivel Joint - Squeaks While Driving
JULY             1987 Final Drive Flange Seal - Leaking Under Car
JULY             1987 Ignition Lock - Binding, Difficult to Insert Key
JULY             1987 Instrument Panel - Milky/Spotted
JULY             1987 Interior Light - Inoperative
JULY             1987 M/T - Grinds Into 1st/Reverse/Hard Shifting
JULY             1987 Oil Dipstick Tube - Loose Fit on Remanufactured Engines
JULY             1987 Radio - Static When Listening to AM Stations
JULY             1987 Vent Window - Sticks to Weatherstrip
JULY             1987 Windshield - Cracks
MARCH         1987 Radiator Cooling Fan System - Change
JANUARY      1987 Seat Belt - Installing Adjustable Mounting on B-Pillar
DECEMBER   1986 Radiator Fan - Installing Snap-Lock Wiring Connector
DECEMBER   1986 Steering Column Tube - Modified
NOVEMBER   1986 Doors - Hard to Open from the Outside
NOVEMBER   1986 Glow Plug - Correct Torque
AUGUST        1986 Body - Troubleshooting Water Leaks
JULY             1986 Cigarette Lighters - Not Interchangeable
JULY             1986 Wheels/Tires - Eliminating Vibration
JUNE             1986 A/C - Poor Performance
MAY              1986 Adhesive Sealing Compound - Revised Hardening Times
MAY              1986 Injection Pump - Checking/Adjusting
MAY              1986 Tools - Support to Remove/Install Engine, Transmission
APRIL            1986 Heater Thermofuse, Resistor - Checking
FEBRUARY   1986 Engine - Hydraulic Valve Lifters
JANUARY      1986 Clutch Cable (W/Auto Adjustment) - Removing/Installing
NOVEMBER   1985 Body Repairs - Replacing Sealing Plugs
NOVEMBER   1985 Injection Pump (With Idle Speed Boost) - Changes
NOVEMBER   1985 Rear Lid - Grip Molding Available Without Lock Cylinder
OCTOBER      1985 Tools - Required to Service 1986 Volkswag
MAY              1981 Vehicle - Manufacturing Date Codes of Bosch Components


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