Safety Warning
DIY auto repair can cause serious injury, fire, or vehicle damage. These guides are for informational purposes only. Always follow OEM torque specs, wear PPE, and consult a certified mechanic if you are unsure. You are solely responsible for your safety.
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HOMESERVICE MANUALSVOLKSWAGEN2012JETTA TDI, 4D SEDAN, STANDARD TRANSREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT VARIANT/TRIMSECTION 63 (COMMUNICATION (SPORTWAGEN))91 COMMUNICATIONSPECIFICATIONSCELLULAR TELEPHONE AND TWO-WAY RADIOS, TRANSMITTED OUTPUT, ANTENNA INSTALLATION LOCATIONS
2012 Volkswagen Jetta TDI, 4D Sedan, Standard Trans
Cellular Telephone And Two-Way Radios, Transmitted Output, Antenna Installation Locations
2012 Volkswagen Jetta TDI, 4D Sedan, Standard TransSECTION Cellular Telephone And Two-Way Radios, Transmitted Output, Antenna Installation Locations
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| Designation | Pmax/Watt | Prescribed antenna installation locations | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shortwave < 54 MHZ | 100 (PEAK)(1) | Front center of roof Center of roof Rear center of roof Rear bumper | ||||
| 4 m-Band | 20 (eff.)(2) | All locations on vehicle exterior | ||||
| 2 m-Band | 20 (eff.) | Front fender Front center of roof | ||||
| 2 m-Band | 50 (eff.) | Center of the roof center of the roof at the rear fender | ||||
| 70 cm | 50 (eff.) | Front center of roof Center of roof Rear center of roof | ||||
| 23 cm | 20 (eff.) | All locations on vehicle exterior | ||||
| TETRA/TETRAPOL | 25 (eff.) | All locations on vehicle exterior | ||||
| D-network/GSM 900 | 20 (Peak) | All locations on vehicle exterior | ||||
| E-Network/GSM 1800 GSM 1900/UMTS | 10 (Peak) | All locations on vehicle exterior | ||||
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Deviations from these guidelines (location of antenna, frequency, output) are only permitted in special isolated cases after a single-case test carried out by the EMV center of VW AG in Wolfsburg.
EMV = Electromagnetic Compatibility.
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When to See a Mechanic
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.