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Volkswagen New Beetle. Manual - part 91

 

 

7101 Wisconsin Avenue  

Bethesda, MD 20814  

Phone (301) 634-4955 - Fax (202) 318-0378  

January 2002  

Map@motorist.org  

OVERVIEW OF SERVICE REQUIREMENTS AND SUGGESTIONS 

It is MAP policy that all exhaust, brake, steering, suspension, wheel alignment, drive-line, engine performance 
and maintenance, and heating, ventilation and air conditioning, and electrical services be offered and performed 
under the standards and procedures specified in these sections.  

Before any service is performed on a vehicle, an inspection of the appropriate system must be performed. The 
results of this inspection must be explained to the customer and documented on an inspection form. The 
condition of the vehicle and its components will indicate what services/part replacements may be "Required" or 
"Suggested". In addition, suggestions may be made to satisfy the requests expressed by the customer.  

When a component is suggested or required to be repaired or replaced, the decision to repair or replace must be 
made in the customer's best interest, and at his or her choice given the options available.  

This section lists the various parts and conditions that indicate a required or suggested service or part 
replacement. Although this list is extensive, it is not fully inclusive. In addition to this list, a technician may 
make a suggestion. However, any suggestions must be based on substantial and informed experience, or the 
vehicle manufacturer's recommended service interval and must be documented.  

Some conditions indicate that service or part replacement is required because the part in question is no longer 
providing the function for which it is intended, does not meet a vehicle manufacturer's design specification or is 
missing.  

Example: An exhaust pipe has corroded severely and has a hole in it through which exhaust gases are leaking. 
Replacement of the exhaust pipe in this case is required due to functional failure.  

Example: A brake rotor has been worn to the point where it measures less than the vehicle manufacturer's 
discard specifications. Replacement of the rotor is required because it does not meet design specifications.  

Some conditions indicate that a service or part replacement is suggested because the part is close to the end of 
its useful life or addresses a customer's need, convenience or request. If a customer's vehicle has one of these 
conditions, the procedure may be only to suggest service.  

Example: An exhaust pipe is rusted, corroded or weak, but no leaks are present. In this case, the exhaust pipe 
has not failed. However, there is evidence that the pipe may need replacement in the near future. Replacement 
of the pipe may be suggested for the customer's convenience in avoiding a future problem.  

 

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Example: The customer desires improved ride and/or handling, but the vehicle's shocks or struts have not failed. 
In this case, replacement may be suggested to satisfy the customer's wishes. In this case, replacement of the 
shocks or struts may not be sold as a requirement.  

A customer, of course, has the choice of whether or not a shop will service his or her vehicle. He or she may 
decide not to follow some of your suggestions. When a repair is required , a MAP shop must refuse partial 
service on that system if, in the judgment of the service provider, proceeding with the work could create or 
continue an unsafe condition. When a procedure states that required or suggested repair or replacement is 
recommended,
 the customer must be informed of the generally acceptable repair/replacement options 
whether or not performed by the shop.
 

When presenting suggested repairs to the customer, you must present the facts, allowing the customer to draw 
their own conclusions and make an informed decision about how to proceed.  

The following reasons may be used for required and suggested services. These codes are shown in the "Code" 
column of the MAP Uniform Inspection & Communications Standards that follow:  

Reasons to Require Repair or Replacement 

A - Part no longer performs intended purpose  

B - Part does not meet a design specification (regardless of performance)  

C - Part is missing  

Reasons to Suggest Repair or Replacement 

1 - Part is close to the end of its useful life (just above discard specifications, or weak; failure likely to 
occur soon, etc.)  

2 - To address a customer need, convenience, or request (to stiffen ride, enhance performance, eliminate 
noise, etc.)  

3 - To comply with maintenance recommended by the vehicle's Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) 

4 - Technician's recommendation based on substantial and informed experience  

NOTE:

When a repair is required , the shop must refuse partial service to the system in 
question, if the repair creates or continues an unsafe condition. 

NOTE:

IMPORTANT -When a procedure states that a required or suggested repair or 
replacement is recommended, the basis for the recommendation MUST be 
explained to the customer. If the customer asks whether there are alternatives 
to the recommendation, generally acceptable repair/replacement options must 
be explained, whether performed or not by the shop.

NOTE:

Suggested services are always optional. When presenting suggested repairs to 
the customer, you must present the facts, allowing the customer to draw their 
own conclusions and make an informed decision about how to proceed. 

 

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DRIVE/POWER TRAIN ASSEMBLIES 

AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION/TRANSAXLE ASSEMBLIES 

Automatic Transmission/Transaxle Assemblies 

DIFFERENTIAL AND FINAL DRIVE ASSEMBLIES 

Differential and Final Drive Assemblies 

MANUAL TRANSMISSION/TRANSAXLE ASSEMBLIES 

Manual Transmission/Transaxle Assemblies 

TRANSFER CASE ASSEMBLIES

NOTE:

Whenever transmission or drivetrain service is performed that affects the 
suspension alignment, for example, removing the engine cradle, it is required 
that the alignment be checked and corrected if necessary. 

Condition 

Code 

Procedure 

Any internal component failure that 
requires removal of the assembly from 
the vehicle for service. See note below. 

Require repair or replacement of the 

automatic transmission/transaxle 

assembly. See note below. 

NOTE: It is Required that the torque converter and all other failure-related components 
be inspected for cause and condition. 

NOTE: For components not requiring removal of the assembly, refer to the component 
listing in this document. 

NOTE:

Does not include half shafts. 

Condition 

Code 

Procedure 

Any internal component failure that requires 
removal of the assembly from the vehicle for 
service. See note below. 

Require repair or replacement 

of the differential assembly. 

NOTE: For components not requiring removal of the assembly, refer to the component 
listing in this document. 

Condition 

Code 

Procedure 

Any internal component failure that 
requires removal of the assembly from the 
vehicle for service. See note below. 

Require repair or replacement of the 

manual transmission/transaxle 

assembly. 

NOTE: For components not requiring removal of the assembly, refer to the component 
listing in this document. 

 

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Transfer Case Assemblies 

DRIVE/POWER TRAIN COMPONENTS 

The conditions listed for the components included in this section assume that the problem has been isolated to 
the specific component through proper testing.  

ACTUATORS (ELECTRICAL) 

Actuators (Electrical) 

Condition 

Code 

Procedure 

Any internal component failure that requires 
removal of the assembly from the vehicle for 
service. See note below. 

Require repair or replacement of 

the transfer case differential 

assembly. 

NOTE: For components not requiring remoaval of the assembly, refer to the component 
listing in this document. 

Condition 

Code 

Procedure 

Attaching hardware broken 

Require repair or replacement of 

hardware. 

Attaching hardware missing 

Require replacement of hardware. 

Attaching hardware not functioning 

Require repair or replacement of 

hardware. 

Connector broken 

Require repair or replacement. 

Connector (Weatherpack type) leaking 

Require repair or replacement. 

Connector melted, affecting 
performance 

Require repair or replacement. See note 

below. 

NOTE: Determine cause and correct prior to repair or replacement of part. 

Connector melted, not affecting 
performance 

Suggest repair or replacement. See note 

below. 

NOTE: Determine cause and correct prior to repair or replacement of part. 

Connector missing 

Require replacement. 

Inoperative 

Require replacement. See note below. 

NOTE: Inoperative includes intermittent operation or out of OEM specification. 

Missing 

Require replacement. 

Noisy 

Suggest repair or replacement. 

Out of adjustment 

Require repair or replacement. 

Terminal broken 

Require repair or replacement. 

Terminal burned, affecting performance 

Require repair or replacement. See note 

below. 

NOTE: Determine cause and correct prior to repair or replacement of part. 

Terminal burned, not affecting 

Suggest repair or replacement. See note 

 

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