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Automotive Recall and Technical Service Bulletin Titles for 1981 Volkswagen Rabbit Convertible L4-1715cc 1.7L SOHC.

TSB Number & Issue Date TSB Title

RECALLEZ DEC 80 Campaign - Incorrect Tire Installed During Production

TSB Number & Issue Date TSB Title

5700-01 FEB 00 Sidewinder Key and Locks - Ordering and Warranty Claim

9498-01 DEC 98 Tools - Headlights, Aiming, Hella Beamsetter Series IV

9798-03 JUL 98 Platform Wiring Harness - Repairing

8797-01 OCT 97 A/C - Unpleasant Musty Odor

0097-07 AUG 97 Tires - Goodyear Tire & Rubber Toll Free Line

379701 FEB 97 A/T - Diagnosis and Repair Using Test Kit and Worksheet

909701 FEB 97 Speedometer (Odometer) - Replacement Regulations

199601 OCT 96 Coolant - Revision

909602 MAY 96 Speedometer - Replacement Procedure, Regulations

979503 APR 95 Electrical Contact Enhancer - Enhances Conductivity

929502 APR 95 Wiper Blades - Jerk or Skip Across Windshield

279501 JAN 95 ECM - Inoperative Due to Improper Battery Charging

V9503 JAN 95 Vehicle - Ordering VIN Plates/Safety & Emission Labels

209402 DEC 94 Fuel System - Poor Engine Performance

919402 AUG 94 Radio - Diagnosis Instructions

449401 AUG 94 Tires/Suspension - Vehicle Pulls to one side

449403 AUG 94 Wheels/Tires - Vibrations

WARRV9415 JUN 94 Warranty - Plastic Bags for Electronic Parts Tag

179402 MAY 94 Engine - Approved Oil & Additives

269401 FEB 94 Exhaust - Sulfur Odor Noticed At the Pipe

249401 JAN 94 Engine - Poor Driveability

ATRATB255 JAN 94 A/T - ATF Entering The Differential

979302 NOV 93 Engine Control Harness Connector Terminals - Replacing

709304 NOV 93 Interior Trim - Dirty/Soiled

249304 NOV 93 MIL ON - Poor Idle/Stalls, Loss of Power, Exhaust Smoke

V9326 NOV 93 Warranty - Replacement Price Estimate Guidelines

V9328R NOV 93 Warranty - Contact Tech Help Line During A/T Repair

V9325 OCT 93 Warranty - Loaner Car Charges, Paint/Corrosion Repairs

139305 JUL 93 Drive Plate - Revised Installation Procedure

139303 JUL 93 Flywheel Mounting Bolt - Torque

269302 JUL 93 Oxygen Sensor - Failure Due to Silicone

009304 JUN 93 Tools - Universal Transmission Support 3282

379311 JUN 93 A/T - Synthetic Oil for Final Drive

199301 JUN 93 Coolant Pump - Leakage, Warning Lamp On, Residue

279301 JAN 93 Tools - Removing and Installing Generator V-Belt Pulley

ATRATB131 SEP 92 A/T - 010/087/089/090 Bind In Low and Reverse

029201 JUN 92 Paint Finishes - Restoration

479201 APR 92 Brake Fluid - Super DOT 4 Available

909203 FEB 92 Coolant Indicator LED - Flashing At Normal Temp

279202 FEB 92 Starter - Does Not Engage/Restart When Engine is Hot

ATRATB098 FEB 92 A/T - ATF Leaking From Differential Pinion Seal Vent

139201 JAN 92 Alternator - V Belt Slips Under Load

179201 JAN 92 Engine - Oil Consumption

909202 JAN 92 Speedometer - Replacement Guidelines

749102 NOV 91 Seat Cover Beading - Separated From Plastic Piping

ATRATB078 NOV 91 A/T - How To Use A Pressure Gauge

139104 OCT 91 Drive Plate - No Longer Available

669102 OCT 91 Exterior Plastic Trim Parts - Discolored

449105 AUG 91 Alignment - Conversion Chart for Specifications

469101 JUN 91 Wheel Brake Cylinder, Rear - Replacement Criteria

689105 MAY 91 Vanity Mirror Bulb - Replacement

109101 MAR 91 Engine - Attach Pressure Plate or Flywheel to Crankshaft

449102 MAR 91 Tires - Aerosol Inflator/Sealer Flammability Hazard

879101 FEB 91 A/C Refrigerant - Compliance With Enviromental Laws

449101 JAN 91 Wheels/Tires - Eliminating Vibrations

399001 NOV 90 Final Drive - Leaking Oil

199001 NOV 90 Radiator Fan - Stays On High Speed When Extremely Cold

309004 OCT 90 M/T - Difficult to Shift Into Gear

449006 OCT 90 Tires- Rotation Tips

SRTV9002 OCT 90 Vehicle - Archive Microfiche Available

ATRATB028 OCT 90 A/T - Engine Vacuum Testing

409003 SEP 90 CV Joint - Revised Diagnosis, Inspection and Replacement

009001 AUG 90 Vehicle - Lubricant Capacities and Type

929012 JUN 90 Wiper Blade - Chatter and Skipping

929001 JUN 90 Wiper Blade - Smearing Windshield

TOOLS062990 JUN 90 Tools - Digital Multimeter (Fluke 83) Introduction

TOOLS062990A JUN 90 Tools - New High Lift Transmission Jack

TOOLS062090 JUN 90 Tools - Windshield Wiper Alignment

202090T01 MAY 90 Fuel - Improved Additive

349001 MAY 90 M/T - Secure Magnet In Clutch Housing

404090T01 MAY 90 M/T - When Replacing, Match Flanges to Driveshafts

209003 MAY 90 Tools - Fuel Gauge Sending Unit

979001 MAY 90 Upshift/Back-Up Light Switch - Connector Change

139001 APR 90 Crankshaft Drive Sprocket Bolt - Changed

289002 MAR 90 Engine - Misfire

209002 MAR 90 Fuel - Use of Gasolines Containing Detergent Recommended

449001 MAR 90 Rear Tires- Abnormal Wear

WARR9002V FEB 90 Warranty - Locked-Up Radio Repair Program

TOOLS021690 FEB 90 Tools - Engine/Transmission Oil Temperature Tester

ATRATB9002006 FEB 90 A/T - Choosing the Right ATF

488901 NOV 89 Steering Wheels - Modification, Removal and Installation

ATRATB8930 OCT 89 A/T - Math Part II

578901 SEP 89 Locks - Re-Keying to Maintain One-Key Operation

ATRATB8927 SEP 89 A/T - Twenty Steps To Successful Repairs

ATRATB8923 AUG 89 A/T - Math Formulas Part I

288901 JUL 89 Hall Sensor Ignition Kit - Revised

388901 JUN 89 A/T - Final Drive Housing Cover Bolt Torque

258806 DEC 88 Fuel Injection - Cleaning & Intake Valve Decarbonization

908800 OCT 88 Voltage Stabilizer - Adding Diode to Circuit After R&R

308801 MAY 88 Clutch - Adjustments

968801 FEB 88 Door Contact Switch - Sticking

358704 DEC 87 M/T - Difficult to Shift

ATRATB8752 SEP 87 A/T - 010, 003 Bind In Reverse/2nd Gear Starts

ATRATB8754 SEP 87 A/T - Front Bushing Wear

258704 SEP 87 Engine - Hesitation During Warm-Up Period When Cold

558702 SEP 87 Rear Hatch - Rattles

ATRATB8748 AUG 87 A/T - Slipping or No-Shift/Metal Sealing Rings

578702 AUG 87 Door Paint - Chipping

178702 AUG 87 Engine, Factory Rebuilt - Oil Filter Leaks

578703 AUG 87 Keys - Lost or Broken

278708 JUL 87 Low Maintenance Batteries - Updated Testing

278705 JUL 87 Battery - Charge Indicator Eye Shows No Charge Condition

468701 JUL 87 Brakes, Rear - Squeaking During Application

978703 JUL 87 Charging - Battery Discharged, Indicator Light Flickers

908703 JUL 87 Coolant Temperature Gauge Light - Flashes

278703 JUL 87 Cruise Control - Does Not Work

468702 JUL 87 Disc Brakes - Noisy

278706 JUL 87 Engine - Does Not Crank or Battery Repeatedly Discharged

288704 JUL 87 Engine - Rough Idle or Misfiring During Partial Load

288705 JUL 87 Engine - Stops Running

268701 JUL 87 Exhaust Swivel Joint - Squeaks While Driving

708701 JUL 87 Instrument Panel - Milky/Spotted

968701 JUL 87 Interior Light - Inoperative

348701 JUL 87 M/T - Grinds Into 1st/Reverse/Hard Shifting

918702 JUL 87 Radio - Static When Listening to AM Stations

648703 JUL 87 Vent Window - Sticks to Weatherstrip

648704 JUL 87 Windshield - Cracks

648705 JUL 87 Windshield - Squeaking Noise from the Outside Area

618601 AUG 86 Convertible Top/Frame Assembly - Replacement

108601 MAY 86 Tools - Support to Remove/Install Engine, Transmission

863702 APR 86 A/T - Technical Data

TOOLS102185 OCT 85 Tools - New Fuel Injector Insert/Washer Jet Aiming

018502 OCT 85 Towing - Information for Long Distance and Emergency

688501 JUN 85 Seat Belt - Adapter Kit to Adjust the Mounting Point

488501 MAY 85 Manual Steering Gear - Centering/Tie Rod Installation

178501 FEB 85 Engine Oil - Capacity Reduced

618402 AUG 84 Window, Rear - Installing New Support Brackets

878402 JUN 84 A/C Refrigerant - Capacity Reference Chart

648402 APR 84 Vent Window - Installing New Units in Earlier Vehicles

618401 MAR 84 Convertible Top - Eliminating Leaks

448304 DEC 83 Wheel Bolt - Standardized Tightening Torque

978309 NOV 83 Alternator Harness and Cable - Revised Routing

978308 OCT 83 Battery - Corrosion on Ground Cable/Starting Problems

928301A AUG 83 Wiper Blades - Streaks/Smears On Windshield

708302 MAR 83 Under Dash Cover Panel - Revised

408301 FEB 83 Shock Absorbers - Protection When Undercoating Vehicle

288205 DEC 82 Distributor - Hold Down Clip Secures Connector

208107 NOV 81 Fuel Pump - Vapor Lock at High Temperatures

288103 OCT 81 Engine - Misfire, Poor Performance

2481 SEP 81 Catalytic Converter - Part Identifier Numbers

TECH810501 MAY 81 Vehicle - Manufacturing Date Codes of Bosch Components

208101 MAR 81 Fuel Accumulator - Hot Start Difficulties

258101 FEB 81 Fuel Injectors - Rough Idle, Surge, or Hot Start Problem

248002 DEC 80 Engine - CO Anti-Tampering Plug

258005 DEC 80 Fuel System - CO Adjusting Procedure

108002 DEC 80 Engine - Tune-up Specifications

248002 OCT 80 Engine Performance - CO Adjusting Procedure

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