How to re-learn several systems after disconnecting the battery related to the Ignition Lock Cylinder and Ignition Switch on Volkswagen Jetta?

In case of battery disconnection, a number of systems have to be learnt again before they can properly operate. The steering lock housing is installed under the steering column electronic control module which is composed of a cast-metal lock housing, ignition lock cylinder, ignition switch and electronic immobilizer induction coil. Start by removing the cable on the negative terminal of the battery. Then take out the steering column covers, steering wheel, clock-spring and steering column switch assembly. In models that have automatic transaxles, make sure that the shift linkage is in Park when taking the lock cylinder out or when reinstalling the lock cylinder. Insert a key into the lock and switch the key to the On position, and unconnect the electrical connector with the electronic immobilizer induction coil. To unlock the key lock cylinder, leave the key in the On position and position the mark on the trim with the access hole. Take a straightened metal clip and insert it in the hole of the cylinder and draw the key and lock cylinder together with the induction coil out of the housing, taking care not to lose the electronic immobilizer induction coil which is part of the lock cylinder and cannot be removed separately. Installation of the key lock cylinder follows the same procedure whereby it should be placed in its original position and pushed in until it clips into place. Flip the Lock position key and take out the key. In the case of the ignition switch without the keyless entry system, loosen the steering column mounting bolts and make the steering column lower and disconnect the electrical connector to ignition switch, unlock the ignition switch by pushing the tabs in the lock housing and pull out the ignition switch. In cars that have the keyless entry system, remove the center console, disconnect the electrical connector on the switch, open the tabs on the switch, and remove the switch out of the console. To remove the lock housing, remove the steering column covers, trim, and steering column electrical connections, loosen the mounting bolts of the steering column and lower the steering column. Unscrew electrical connector to ignition switch and electronic immobilizer induction coil and find then head of sheare bolts on top of steering column bracket, drill holes in all of these, do not damage mounting brackets. Installation is the opposite of removal, screwing the new shear bolts till they explode their heads.

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Volkswagen Jetta Switch Part Number: 5Q1-905-865-A
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- Other Name: Ignition Switch
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- 2019-2023 Volkswagen Jetta | GLI 35th Anniversary Edition, GLI Autobahn, GLI S, R-Line, S, SE, SEL, SEL Premium, Sport | 4 Cyl 1.4 L GAS, 4 Cyl 1.5 L GAS, 4 Cyl 2.0 L GAS
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Volkswagen Jetta Power Switch Part Number: 17B-959-839-3DP
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- Other Name: Switch; Power Switch, Start Button
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- 2019-2024 Volkswagen Jetta | GLI 35th Anniversary Edition, GLI Autobahn, GLI S, R-Line, S, SE, SEL, SEL Premium, Sport | 4 Cyl 1.4 L GAS, 4 Cyl 1.5 L GAS, 4 Cyl 2.0 L GAS
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Volkswagen Jetta Ignition Switch Part Number: 111-905-865-L
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- Other Name: Switch
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- 1984-1990 Volkswagen Jetta | Base, Carat, GL, GLI, GLI 16-Valve, Wolfsburg Edition | 4 Cyl 1.6 L DIESEL, 4 Cyl 1.7 L GAS, 4 Cyl 1.8 L GAS, 4 Cyl 2.0 L GAS
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- 1999-2006 Volkswagen Jetta | 2.0T, 2.5, GL, GL TDI, GLI, GLS, GLS TDI, GLX, TDI, Value Edition, Wolfsburg Edition | 4 Cyl 1.8 L GAS, 4 Cyl 1.9 L DIESEL, 4 Cyl 2.0 L GAS, 5 Cyl 2.5 L GAS, 6 Cyl 2.8 L GAS
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Volkswagen Jetta Ignition Switch Part Number: 1K0-905-849
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- 2011-2018 Volkswagen Jetta | 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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Volkswagen Jetta Power Switch Part Number: 5C7-959-839-C-3Q7
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- Other Name: Switch; Start Button
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- 2011-2018 Volkswagen Jetta | 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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Volkswagen Jetta Power Switch Part Number: 5K0-959-839-B-L88
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- 2012-2014 Volkswagen Jetta | S, SE, TDI | 4 Cyl 2.0 L DIESEL, 5 Cyl 2.5 L GAS
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Volkswagen Jetta Ignition Switch Part Number: 5C6-905-841
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- Other Name: Steer Lock; Ignition Switch, Lock Assembly, Steering Lock
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- 2011-2018 Volkswagen Jetta | 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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Volkswagen Jetta Ignition Switch Part Number: 6N0-905-865
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- 1990-1999 Volkswagen Jetta | Carat, Celebration Edition, City, GL, GLI 16-Valve, GLS, GLX, GT, Jazz, K2, Limited Edition, TDI, Trek, Wolfsburg Edition | 4 Cyl 1.6 L DIESEL, 4 Cyl 1.8 L GAS, 4 Cyl 1.9 L DIESEL, 4 Cyl 2.0 L GAS, 6 Cyl 2.8 L GAS
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- Other Name: Steering Column Immobilizer
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- 2011-2018 Volkswagen Jetta | 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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Volkswagen Jetta Ignition Switch Part Number: 171-905-865
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- 1985-1987 Volkswagen Jetta | Base, GL, GLI, GLI 16-Valve, Wolfsburg Edition | 4 Cyl 1.6 L DIESEL, 4 Cyl 1.8 L GAS
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Volkswagen Jetta Ignition Switch Part Number: 155-905-851
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- Other Name: Steer Lock; Ignition Switch, Steering Lock
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- 1985-1990 Volkswagen Jetta | Base, Carat, GL, GLI, GLI 16-Valve, Wolfsburg Edition | 4 Cyl 1.6 L DIESEL, 4 Cyl 1.8 L GAS, 4 Cyl 2.0 L GAS

Volkswagen Jetta Ignition Switch

The Volkswagen Jetta Ignition Switch serves as the key gateway, which activates the car electronics and starts the engine to allow driver input into the starter and fuel system via a key or push button. Earlier models use a mechanical key, which engages inner tumblers and, in combination with an immobiliser chip, enables current to pass through to parts such as lights, radio, and power windows and then activates the starter solenoid. Newer models of Volkswagen vehicles use a dashboard push button in place of a twist, but they still require the proper transponder signal, and thus security is handled with a code instead of metal grooves. The Ignition Switch, which is keyed or keyless, connects the battery to the starter and ignition coils in a fast sequence that sparks the engine. There are thus two distinct types, the very old-fashioned keyed unit and the newer keyless module, with the point of divergence being the method of driver authentication. Every plug-and-play kit is designed to fit one of the Volkswagen models, and thus installation and removal are easy, leaving the factory immobiliser alive and preventing any effort to hotwire the circuitry. A responsive switch will also be applied to make sure that everything powered by comfort features does not stop functioning, and it strengthens the solid feel that people are applied to in Volkswagen engineering. A single twist or press of the Ignition Switch is still the simple and sophisticated first step in any Jetta traveling.

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Volkswagen Jetta Ignition Switch Parts and Q&A

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Q: How to re-learn several systems after disconnecting the battery related to the Ignition Lock Cylinder and Ignition Switch on Volkswagen Jetta?
A:
In case of battery disconnection, a number of systems have to be learnt again before they can properly operate. The steering lock housing is installed under the steering column electronic control module which is composed of a cast-metal lock housing, ignition lock cylinder, ignition switch and electronic immobilizer induction coil. Start by removing the cable on the negative terminal of the battery. Then take out the steering column covers, steering wheel, clock-spring and steering column switch assembly. In models that have automatic transaxles, make sure that the shift linkage is in Park when taking the lock cylinder out or when reinstalling the lock cylinder. Insert a key into the lock and switch the key to the On position, and unconnect the electrical connector with the electronic immobilizer induction coil. To unlock the key lock cylinder, leave the key in the On position and position the mark on the trim with the access hole. Take a straightened metal clip and insert it in the hole of the cylinder and draw the key and lock cylinder together with the induction coil out of the housing, taking care not to lose the electronic immobilizer induction coil which is part of the lock cylinder and cannot be removed separately. Installation of the key lock cylinder follows the same procedure whereby it should be placed in its original position and pushed in until it clips into place. Flip the Lock position key and take out the key. In the case of the ignition switch without the keyless entry system, loosen the steering column mounting bolts and make the steering column lower and disconnect the electrical connector to ignition switch, unlock the ignition switch by pushing the tabs in the lock housing and pull out the ignition switch. In cars that have the keyless entry system, remove the center console, disconnect the electrical connector on the switch, open the tabs on the switch, and remove the switch out of the console. To remove the lock housing, remove the steering column covers, trim, and steering column electrical connections, loosen the mounting bolts of the steering column and lower the steering column. Unscrew electrical connector to ignition switch and electronic immobilizer induction coil and find then head of sheare bolts on top of steering column bracket, drill holes in all of these, do not damage mounting brackets. Installation is the opposite of removal, screwing the new shear bolts till they explode their heads.