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Older Jetta (pre-2000) Maintenance and Repair

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#1 of 15 1999 Jetta GL Ignition problem by steveintn

Jan 04, 2011 (4:52 pm)

A tiny piece of metal snapped off in the ignition assembly of our 1999 Jetta. It has no part name, made of pot metal, absolutely necessary to make the car start. I'm told that his style of ignition is no longer made by Volkswagen; they stopped making it in 2003. What do I do now, any suggestions? Any way to get this style ignition on the after market or -?
 
Here is a picture of it.
 
http://tinyurl.com/jettaproblem

#2 of 15 Re: 1999 Jetta GL Ignition problem [steveintn] by bpeebles

Jan 05, 2011 (5:56 pm)

Replying to: steveintn (Jan 04, 2011 4:52 pm)
It is not unheard of for these things to wear out. I would expect that any VW or Audi dealership can source one of these for you.
 
You *may* need to re-key the ignition switch.

#3 of 15 Re: 1999 Jetta GL Ignition problem [steveintn] by jeffyscott

Jan 06, 2011 (1:30 pm)

Replying to: steveintn (Jan 04, 2011 4:52 pm)
You could see if a locksmith could take care of this, if you have not already tried that.

#4 of 15 Re: 1999 Jetta GL Ignition problem [jeffyscott] by steveintn

Jan 06, 2011 (5:59 pm)

Replying to: jeffyscott (Jan 06, 2011 1:30 pm)
Thanks for your replies. Perhaps in the future this thread will help somebody else with the same problem.
 
I found the ignition for my 1999 Jetta with a year 2000 engine, out of California. This is a part particular to Jetta's made late 1999 with the 8th digit of the VIN being M or an H). The part is no longer made. It's used, reconditioned.
 
Specalized German
 
Probably good place for other Jetta parts also. SpecializedGerman.com's customer service - unlike several others I tried - is in the United States, and they know their stuff. (I had a laughable time trying at one place, probably with a call center in India, reminded me of the movie "Outsourced".
 
It cost $100 plus $20 shipping to TN (2011 prices).

#5 of 15 1996 Jetta alarm sounds when trying to charge battery by bobponder

Dec 09, 2011 (12:24 pm)

#6 of 15 1996 Jetta alarm sounds when trying to charge battery by bobponder

Nov 05, 2011 (1:35 pm)

Have a 1996 that we are maintaining while our daughter is in NYC. Tried to start and drive a bit, but battery is run down. When I hook up a battery charger, the factory alarm sounds (needless to say it wakes up the whole neighborhood). I tied disarming it with the door lock but was not able to. How can I shut off the alarm so I can get the battery charged? Needless to say I will put a battery maintainer on it for future use.

#7 of 15 Re: 1996 Jetta alarm sounds when trying to charge battery [bobponder] by bpeebles

Nov 06, 2011 (4:41 pm)

Replying to: bobponder (Nov 05, 2011 1:35 pm)
Simply dont *arm* the alarm before you start the charging-process. In that way, it is not waiting to go off.

#8 of 15 Re: 1996 Jetta alarm sounds when trying to charge battery [bpeebles] by bobponder

Nov 06, 2011 (5:17 pm)

Replying to: bpeebles (Nov 06, 2011 4:41 pm)
Sorry, hate to sound stupid, but in this case I am. This is not my car and I'm not familiar with how to "arm" or "unarm" the alarm. Could you elaborate a bit on this?
 
All I did was unlock the door and pull the hood release, put the charging cables on it and when I plugged in the charger the alarm went off!

#9 of 15 Re: 1996 Jetta alarm sounds when trying to charge battery [bobponder] by bpeebles

Nov 06, 2011 (7:35 pm)

Replying to: bobponder (Nov 06, 2011 5:17 pm)
Then I dont understand what is going on.... as soon as you use the remote to unlock door, the alarm is disarmed.
 
In other words, the alarm is only armed when you use the remote to lock the doors and hear the 'beep' which confirms it is armed.
 
HOWEVER: I do have another idea. you may be able to disconnect the battery and charge it while it is disconnected. It is not possible for the alarm to sound when there is no power.
 
||Safety first|| ALWAYS disconnect the negative wire 1st and connect it last!!!!
 
BEWARE - If the radio has built-in security, it may go into SAFE mode when you re-connect the battery. Be prepared to enter the security-code to unlock the radio from SAFE mode.

#10 of 15 Re: 1996 Jetta alarm sounds when trying to charge battery [bobponder] by bobponder

Nov 07, 2011 (12:27 am)

Replying to: bobponder (Nov 06, 2011 5:17 pm)
Okay, first off, this is a 1996 jetta and there is no remote involved. I just unlocked the door using the key, opened the door and pulled the hood release. I will try unhooking the battery and recharge and see how that works. Thanks much for your help and I will let post the results.

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