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HOMESERVICE MANUALSVOLKSWAGEN2012JETTA TDI, 4D WAGON, STANDARD TRANSREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT VARIANT/TRIMSECTION 66 (EXTERIOR LIGHTS, SWITCHES (SEDAN))
2012 Volkswagen Jetta TDI, 4D Wagon, Standard Trans
Section 66 (Exterior Lights, Switches (Sedan))
2012 Volkswagen Jetta TDI, 4D Wagon, Standard TransSECTION Section 66 (Exterior Lights, Switches (Sedan))
WARNING: This page is about a different variant/trim than selected.
- 94 Exterior Lights, Switches
- General Information
- Description And Operation
- Overview - Headlamp
- Overview - Fog Lamps
- Overview - Exterior Rearview Mirror Lamps
- Overview - Body Tail Lamps
- Overview - Rear Lid Tail Lamps
- Overview - High-Mounted Brake Lamp
- Overview - Access/Start Authorization System
- Overview - Steering Column Switch Module
- Overview - Parking Aid
- Overview - High Beam Assist
- Overview - Automatic Head Lamp Range Control
- Overview - Trailer Hitch Socket
- Diagnosis And Testing
- Headlamp, Adjusting
- Headlamp Installed Position, Correcting
- Fog Lamp, Adjusting
- Access/Start Authorization Antennas And Sensors, Checking
- Driver Access/Start System Antenna -R134-, CHECKING
- Front Passenger Access/Start System Antenna -R135-, CHECKING
- Access/Start System Antenna in Rear Bumper -R136-, CHECKING
- Access/Start System Antenna in Luggage Compartment -R137-, CHECKING
- Access/Start System Antenna 1 in Vehicle Interior -R138-, CHECKING
- Access/Start Authorization Antenna 2 in Vehicle Interior -R139-, CHECKING
- Driver Exterior Door Handle Touch Sensor -G415-, CHECKING
- Front Passenger Exterior Door Handle Touch Sensor -G416-, CHECKING
- Automatic High Beam Assist Control Module -J844-, Coding
- Automatic High Beam Assist Control Module -J844-, Replacing
- Electronic Steering Column Lock Control Module -J764-, Replacing
- Removal And Installation
- Headlamp
- Front Turn Signal Bulb
- Headlamp Housing Repair Kit, Installing
- Headlamp, Changing From RHD To LHD
- Headlamp, Changing From LHD To RHD
- Headlamp Range Control Positioning Motor
- Low Beam Headlamp Bulb, Replacing
- Replacing High Beam Headlamp
- Hid Headlamp Bulb
- Daytime Running Lamp/Parking Lamp Bulb
- Daytime Running Lamps
- Headlamp Reflector Adjustment Solenoid
- Swivel Module Position Sensor
- Static Cornering Lamp Bulb
- Hid Headlamp Control Module
- Headlamp Power Output Stage
- Fog Lamp
- Fog Lamp Bulb
- Front Side Marker Lamp Bulb
- Exterior Rearview Mirror Turn Signal Bulb
- Exterior Rearview Mirror Entry Lamp
- Bulb Holder
- Rear Lid Tail Lamp
- Tail Lamps In Body
- Tail Lamp Bulb
- Brake And Tail Lamp Bulb
- Back-Up Lamp
- Turn Signal Bulb
- High-Mounted Brake Lamp
- High-Mounted Brake Lamp Bulb -M25-
- License Plate Lamp
- Access/Start Authorization Control Module -J518-
- Passenger Compartment Antenna For Access/Start Authorization
- Front Passenger Access/Start Authorization Antenna
- Driver Access/Start Authorization Antenna
- Access/Start System Antenna In Luggage Compartment -R137-
- Access/Start System Antenna In Rear Bumper -R136-
- Access/Start Authorization Switch
- Steering Column Electronics Control Module -J527-
- Steering Column Combination Switch -E595-
- Steering Column Switch Mount
- Electronic Steering Column Lock Control Module -J764-
- Ignition/Starter Switch -D-
- Ignition Switch Key Lock Solenoid -N376-
- Parking Aid Control Module -J446-
- Front Parking Aid Warning Buzzer -H22-
- Rear Parking Aid Warning Buzzer -H15-
- Front Parking Aid Sensor
- Rear Parking Aid Sensor
- Automatic High Beam Assist Control Module -J844-
- Light Recognition Sensor -G399-
- Cornering Lamp And Headlamp Range Control Module -J745-
- Towing Recognition Control Module -J345-
- Trailer Socket -U10-
- Special Tools
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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.