What precautions should be taken when replacing the battery cables on 2017 Volkswagen Jetta?

For models that have an active start/stop system, the Battery Motioning Control Module is included in the negative battery cable. Always disconnect the negative cable first. Replace cables with identical parts, clean connections and apply corrosion inhibitor. Link the positive cable first, and then the negative one, making sure the new cable has the module if necessary.

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2017 Volkswagen Jetta Positive Cable Part Number: 5C0-971-228-E
$157.07 MSRP: $203.07
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Harness
- Item Weight: 1.20 Pounds
- Condition: New
- Fitment Type: Direct Replacement
- SKU: 5C0-971-228-E
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Volkswagen's factory warranty.
Fits the following 2017 Volkswagen Jetta Submodels:
- Base, GLI, GLI SE, GLI SEL, S, SE, SEL, SEL Premium, Sport, TDI, TDI Premium, TDI S, TDI SE, TDI SEL | 4 Cyl 1.4 L GAS, 4 Cyl 1.8 L GAS, 4 Cyl 2.0 L DIESEL, 4 Cyl 2.0 L GAS, 5 Cyl 2.5 L GAS
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2017 Volkswagen Jetta Positive Cable Part Number: 5C0-971-228-M
$157.07 MSRP: $203.07
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Harness
- Item Weight: 1.20 Pounds
- Condition: New
- Fitment Type: Direct Replacement
- SKU: 5C0-971-228-M
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Volkswagen's factory warranty.
Fits the following 2017 Volkswagen Jetta Submodels:
- Base, GLI, GLI SE, GLI SEL, S, SE, SEL, SEL Premium, Sport, TDI, TDI Premium, TDI S, TDI SE, TDI SEL | 4 Cyl 1.4 L GAS, 4 Cyl 1.8 L GAS, 4 Cyl 2.0 L DIESEL, 4 Cyl 2.0 L GAS, 5 Cyl 2.5 L GAS
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2017 Volkswagen Jetta Positive Cable Part Number: 5C0-971-235-B
$161.83 MSRP: $209.22
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Harness; Positive Cable
- Replaces: 5C0-971-235
- Item Weight: 1.20 Pounds
- Condition: New
- Fitment Type: Direct Replacement
- SKU: 5C0-971-235-B
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Volkswagen's factory warranty.
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Fits the following 2017 Volkswagen Jetta Submodels:
- Base, GLI, GLI SE, GLI SEL, Hybrid, Hybrid SE, Hybrid SEL, Hybrid SEL Premium, S, SE, SE Sport, SEL, SEL Premium, Sport, TDI, TDI Premium, TDI S, TDI SE, TDI SEL, Wolfsburg Edition | 4 Cyl 1.4 L FULL HYBRID EV-GAS (FHEV), 4 Cyl 1.4 L GAS, 4 Cyl 1.8 L GAS, 4 Cyl 2.0 L DIESEL, 4 Cyl 2.0 L GAS, 5 Cyl 2.5 L GAS
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2017 Volkswagen Jetta Ground Cable Part Number: 1K0-971-250
$80.91 MSRP: $104.60
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Negative Cable
- Item Weight: 0.20 Pounds
- Condition: New
- Fitment Type: Direct Replacement
- SKU: 1K0-971-250
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Volkswagen's factory warranty.
Fits the following 2017 Volkswagen Jetta Submodels:
- 2.0T, 2.5, Base, GL, GL TDI, GLI, GLI SE, GLI SEL, GLS, GLS TDI, S, SE, SE Sport, SEL, SEL Premium, Sport, TDI, TDI Cup Edition, TDI Premium, Value Edition, Wolfsburg Edition | 4 Cyl 1.4 L GAS, 4 Cyl 1.8 L GAS, 4 Cyl 1.9 L DIESEL, 4 Cyl 2.0 L DIESEL, 4 Cyl 2.0 L GAS, 5 Cyl 2.5 L GAS
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2017 Volkswagen Jetta Ground Cable Part Number: 1K0-971-250-L
$80.91 MSRP: $104.60
You Save: $23.69 (23%)
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Negative Cable
- Replaces: 1K0-971-250-R
- Item Weight: 0.20 Pounds
- Condition: New
- Fitment Type: Direct Replacement
- SKU: 1K0-971-250-L
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Volkswagen's factory warranty.
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Fits the following 2017 Volkswagen Jetta Submodels:
- 2.0T, 2.5, Base, GLI, GLI SE, GLI SEL, S, SE, SE Sport, SEL, SEL Premium, Sport, TDI, TDI Cup Edition, TDI Premium, Wolfsburg Edition | 4 Cyl 1.8 L GAS, 4 Cyl 2.0 L DIESEL, 4 Cyl 2.0 L GAS, 5 Cyl 2.5 L GAS

2017 Volkswagen Jetta Battery Cables Parts and Q&A

Q: What precautions should be taken when replacing the battery cables on 2017 Volkswagen Jetta?
A: For models that have an active start/stop system, the Battery Motioning Control Module is included in the negative battery cable. Always disconnect the negative cable first. Replace cables with identical parts, clean connections and apply corrosion inhibitor. Link the positive cable first, and then the negative one, making sure the new cable has the module if necessary.