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HOMESERVICE MANUALSVOLKSWAGEN2012JETTA TDI, 4D WAGON, STANDARD TRANSREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT VARIANT/TRIMSECTION 78 (MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES (SEDAN))03 MAINTENANCE, DIAGNOSISMAINTENANCE PROCEDURESRADIO CODE, CHECKING WITH VEHICLE DIAGNOSTIC TESTER
2012 Volkswagen Jetta TDI, 4D Wagon, Standard Trans

RADIO CODE, CHECKING WITH Vehicle Diagnostic Tester

2012 Volkswagen Jetta TDI, 4D Wagon, Standard TransSECTION RADIO CODE, CHECKING WITH Vehicle Diagnostic Tester
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Diagnostic Tool Access Requirements 

  • The diagnostic tool is connected to the central database (Carport, Fazit) via the Central Partner Network (CPN).
  • The existing access authorization for the "GeKo" system
NOTE:

The radio codes can be requested in the central database and shown on the vehicle diagnostic tester display.

To activate the radio, the codes must be entered via the radio keys, as before. Refer to RADIO AND RADIO NAVIGATION SYSTEM, ENTER THE PIN FOR THE ANTI-THEFT CODE AND ASSIGN SOME LOCAL RADIO STATIONS TO THE STATION BUTTONS .

Procedure 

-- Connect the Vehicle Diagnostic Tester. Refer to VEHICLE DIAGNOSTIC TESTER, CONNECTING .

-- Switch on the ignition.

-- Touch the "GUIDED FUNCTIONS" button/field on the screen.

-- Press the >  button to confirm.

-- Select the following one after the other:

  • Brand
  • Type
  • Model year
  • Engine code

-- Confirm the VIN.

-- Select the following one after the other:

  • "Radio system".
  • "Request radio code".

-- Perform code request according to instructions from "GUIDED FUNCTIONS".

-- Complete the code request as follows:

-- Press the "Go to" button -arrow- on display.

-- Press the "End" button on the display.

-- Press the "Exit" button in the "end" menu.

-- Turn off the ignition and disconnect the diagnostic connector.

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When to See a Mechanic

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

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