What happens when I replace the battery in my Jetta?
I need to replace the battery on my 99.5 Jetta, and was ready to do it myself until the dealer mentioned resetting a bunch of codes & stuff on the engine computer, such as the idle setting and whatnot. I thought you just had to worry about the radio and the automatic window feature, as stated in the manual. Any info on the subject?
Where do you find the radio serial number on a VW?
Never take the serial number from any printed paperwork or user guides, since this may not match the actual Volkswagen radio fitted to the car. Instead, take the serial number from either a label or an engraving on the top or side of your Volkswagen stereo, to ensure the supplied Volkswagen radio code is accurate.
What to do if your VW wont start after a battery change?
Leave the cables disconnected for fifteen minutes If this doesn’t yield results, then you can try this alternative method to get your key to reprogram itself: Ensure that the battery is being charged with a charger Leave the key in the ignition with the battery on and the engine off for an hour
How to turn off the Check Engine light in a Jetta?
Open the fuse panel cover on the Jetta by pulling down on the fuse cover with your hands. Locate the fuse for the EMC (electronic control module), using the fuse diagram on the underside of the fuse cover. Pull the fuse out of the fuse box, using the fuse pullers in the fuse box. Wait five minutes, and replace the fuse.
How do I reset the Check Engine light?
One way is by disconnecting the battery cable for 2 to 3 minutes and waiting to see if the check engine light comes back on upon reconnecting the battery and start the car.
How do I Reset my Car after battery replacement?
From outside the car, close all doors, insert key in driver’s door, turn to right to roll down all the windows. Remove key. Insert key into driver’s door lock, Turn to the left to roll up all the windows, remove key.
What happens when you change the battery in a car?
Changing your car battery may cause your immobilizer to lose synchronization with the car. When you disconnect your old battery from the car, you wipe out your car’s settings unless you keep the voltage in the car going. You want to keep a back current flowing to your car to retain its computer settings.
What should I do if my power window is not working?
Check the schematic. Also, most vehicles have the ability to lock–and deactivate–the rear windows. Check this switch if only the rears are balky. Occasionally, the true problem is a duff motor. You’ll have to replace it. Otherwise, you can simply trace the wires until you find the problem.
Can a power window be repaired on a late model car?
Fortunately, power windows are usually one of the more reliable systems on a late-model car. And diagnosis and repair are usually pretty straightforward. What’s Up? The most common power window mechanism is pretty basic. There’s a simple regulator mechanism, usually similar to the mechanism used on garden-variety hand-cranked windows.
What can I do about a loose power window gasket?
If the gasket is loose, or even torn, you may be able to repair it. If the gasket is simply loose, get some 3M Super Weatherstrip Adhesive at the auto parts store. Clean off the old adhesive with lacquer thinner and reglue the gasket into place.
Do you need radio code to change car battery?
You may have already seen our video on how to change a car battery (a worthwhile watch before attempting to fit your battery) and noted that you need a radio code for your vehicle. If this is the case, simply follow the below advice and you will be able to fit your battery without losing the car’s memory.
How do you reset the radio code on a VW?
How to Reset a VW Radio Code. Volkswagens have an anti-theft feature built into the radio. Every time you turn off the radio and remove the key, a red light in the face plate will start to blink: this signals that the radio is in anti-theft mode. Anyone who does not know the radio code can’t operate it if it is removed from the car.
Why is my car radio not working when I change the battery?
However unless you put some thought into preparing for changing the battery you can find yourself unable to use your radio. This is because some vehicle manufacturers – as an anti-theft measure – disable the radio if the power is cut until a special security code is entered.
What should I do after changing the battery in my Volkswagen Passat?
After changing or disconnecting the battery Basically, you need to reboot the computer on my Jetta TDI 2006. Turn the key on, but don’t start it. If you have to jump it, leave the jump in place to run the computer Leave it with key on, but not started for about 15 minutes.
What happens when you change the battery on a VW Golf?
I changed my VW Golf 2016 battery yesterday. While changing to new one, the old is battery is fully disconnect. After changing to new one, It still won’t start, and display some error message (tyre pressure flat, and some others) What the mechanics did was to off the car, and get into the the car with they key.
Why does my Volkswagen Jetta not start in the morning?
Volkswagen Jetta Questions – My battery keeps draining and my car won’t start in the morning. – CarGurus My battery keeps draining and my car won’t start in the morning. I’ve had my car into the dealership and they say the battery and alternator are fine. They also said the parasitic draw test showed nothing. I’m suspicious of the radio. It
Why does my Volkswagen Jetta TDI keep draining?
Whoever designed the electrical on the Jetta TDI must have been on drugs! It is also a diesel 2.0 so it doesn’t like cold weather anyway.