1996 Volkswagen Jetta TDI, AutomaticFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE

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's manual. Be very cautious using repair info from here because these pages may not apply to your vehicle. Different variant/trim Section 1 (5 SPD. Manual Transmission 020 (A3 Platform)) Section 2 (2.0L Engine Mechanical - Aba (A3 Platform)) Section 3 (2.0L Engine Cooling System - Aba (A3 Platform)) Section 4 (2.0L Fuel Supply - Aba (A3 Platform)) Section 5 (2.0L Exhaust System, Emission Controls - Aba (A3 Platform)) Section 6 (2.8L VR6 2V Engine Mechanical - AAA (A3 Platform)) Section 7 (Engine Cooling System - 2.8 L VR6 2V - AAA (A3 Platform)) Section 8 (Fuel Supply - 2.8 L VR6 2V - AAA (A3 Platform)) Section 9 (Exhaust System, Emission Controls - 2.8L VR6 2V - AAA (A3 Platform)) Section 10 (On Board Diagnostic (OBD) - 2.0L, Aba (A3 Platform)) Section 11 (MULTIPORT Fuel Injection (MFI) - 2.0L, Aba (A3 Platform)) Section 12 (Ignition-Glow Plug System - 2.0L, Aba (A3 Platform) (A3 Platform)) Section 13 (On Board Diagnostic (OBD) - 2.8L VR6, AAA (A3 Platform)) Section 14 (MULTIPORT Fuel Injection (MFI) - 2.8 L VR6 2V - AAA (A3 Platform)) Section 15 (Ignition/Glow Plug System - 2.8 L VR6 2V - AAA (A3 Platform)) Section 16 (EGR Function Testing - VOLKSWAGEN) Different car Section 1 (5 SPD. Manual Transmission 02A (A3 Platform)) Section 2 (4 SPD. Automatic Transmission 096 (A3 Platform)) Section 3 (Body - Front) Section 4 (Hood, Lids) Section 5 (Front Doors, Central Locking System) Section 6 (Bumpers) Section 7 (Exterior Equipment) Section 8 (Interior Trim) Section 9 (Seats - Frames) Section 10 (Diesel Fuel Injection - 1.9L TDI, 1Z & AHU (A3 Platform)) Section 11 (Ignition-Glow Plug System - 1.9L TDI, 1Z & AHU (A3 Platform)) Section 12 (2.0L On Board Diagnostic (OBD) - Aba (A3 Platform)) Section 13 (2.0L MULTIPORT Fuel Injection (MFI) - Aba (A3 Platform)) Section 14 (2.0L Ignition/Glow Plug System - Aba (A3 Platform)) Section 15 (On Board Diagnostic (OBD) - 2.0L 4-CYL. 2V - Aba) Section 16 (MULTIPORT Fuel Injection (MFI) - 2.0L 4-CYL. 2V - Aba) Section 17 (Ignition-Glow Plug System - 2.0L 4-CYL. 2V - Aba) Section 18 (On Board Diagnostic (OBD) - 2.8L VR6, AAA) Section 19 (MULTIPORT Fuel Injection (MFI) - 2.8L VR6, AAA) Section 20 (Ignition-Glow Plug System - 2.8L VR6, AAA) Section 21 (2.0L - MULTIPORT Fuel Injection (MFI) - AEG, AVH, AZG) Section 22 (On Board Diagnostic (OBD), Generic Scan Tool - 2.0L AEG, AVH, AZG) Section 23 (2.0L - Engine Mechanical - AEG, AVH, AZG, BBW, BEV (A4 Platform)) Section 24 (1.9L - TDI Engine Mechanical, Fuel Injection Glow Plug, Engine Code(S): BEW (A4 Platform)) Section 25 (3.2L VR6 4V Engine Mechanical, Fuel Injection Ignition, Engine Code(S): BJS) Section 26 (2.8L & 3.2L - Generic Scan Tool, Engine Code(S): AFP, BDF, BJS [A4 Platform] (28 Ignition/Glow Plug System - St Generic Scan Tool)) Section 27 (1.9L - TDI Engine Mechanical - ALH (A4 Platform)) Section 28 (1.8L - Engine Mechanical, Engine Code(S): AWD, AWW, AWP (A4 Platform)) Section 29 (2.8L - Engine Mechanical - AFP (A4 Platform)) Section 30 (2.8L - Engine Mechanical, Engine Code: BDF) Section 31 (1.8L - Fuel Injection & Ignition, Engine Code(S): AWD) Section 32 (1.8L - Fuel Injection Ignition, Engine Code(S): AWW, AWP (A4 Platform)) Section 33 (1.8L - Generic Scan Tool, Engine Code(S): AWP, AWW, AWD (A4 Platform)) Section 34 (1.9L - Fuel Injection Glow Plug, Engine Code: ALH (A4 Platform)) Section 35 (1.9L - Fuel Injection Glow Plug, Engine Code ALH, From My 2002 (A4 Platform)) Section 36 (1.9L - TDI And TDI Pd Generic Scan Tool, Engine Code(S): ALH, BEW (A4 Platform)) Section 37 (2.0L - Generic Scan Tool, Engine Code(S): AEG (A4 Platform)) Section 38 (2.8L - Fuel Injection Ignition, Engine Code(S): AFP (A4 Platform)) Section 39 (2.8L - Fuel Injection Ignition. [BDF] - (24 - MULTIPORT Fuel Injection, 28 - Ignition/Glow Plug System)) Section 40 (5 SPD. Manual Transmission 02J (A4 Platform)) Section 41 (5 AND 6 SPD. MANUAL TRANSMISSION 02M (2002-05) (A4 Platform)) Section 42 (6 SPD. Manual Transmission 02Y All Wheel Drive) Section 43 (4 SPD. Automatic Transmission 01M On Board Diagnostic (OBD) (A4 Platform)) Section 44 (5 SPD. Automatic Transmission 09A On Board Diagnostic (OBD)) Section 45 (4 SPD. Automatic Transmission 01M (A4 Platform)) Section 46 (5 SPD. Automatic Transmission 09A) Section 47 (Brake System - OBD (A4 Platform)) Section 48 (Brake System - A4 Platform) Section 49 (Suspension, Wheels, Steering (A4 Platform)) Section 50 (Body Exterior (A4 Platform)) Section 51 (Body Interior (A4 Platform)) Section 52 (Body On Board Diagnostic (OBD) (A4 Platform) [On Board Diagnostic (OBD) - Driver's Side Seat Adjustment, On Board Diagnostic (OBD)]) Section 53 (Heating, Ventilation Air Conditioning (A4 Platform)) Section 54 (Electrical Equipment On Board Diagnostic (OBD) (A4 Platform)) Section 55 (Electrical Equipment (A4 Platform)) Section 56 (Electrical Equipment - General Information (A4 Platform)) Section 57 (Radio, Telephone, Navigation (A4 Platform)) Section 58 (Maintenance (A4 Platform)) Section 59 (Firing Order & Cylinder Identification) Section 60 (2.8L & 3.2L - Generic Scan Tool, Engine Code(S): AFP, BDF, BJS [A4 Platform] (20 Fuel Supply - 26 Exhaust System, Emission Controls)) Section 61 (Body On Board Diagnostic (OBD) (A4 Platform) [Convenience System (Vehicles With Power Windows), On Board Diagnostic (OBD)]) Section 62 (2.8L - Fuel Injection Ignition [BDF] - [01-On Board Diagnostic])

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Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:

  • β€’ You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
  • β€’ Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
  • β€’ The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
  • β€’ You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
  • β€’ You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.