RF Remote Control Functions Only At Close Range (GROUP 01, NO. 99-13)

Publication date: 1999-07-28
Reference number: GROUP 01, NO. 99-13

RF REMOTE CONTROL FUNCTIONS ONLY AT CLOSE RANGE

TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN

Reference Number(s): GROUP 01, NO. 99-13, Date of Issue: July 28, 1999

RADIO FREQUENCY REMOTE CONTROL FUNCTIONS ONLY AT CLOSE RANGE

Model(s): 1999-on Volkswagen New Jetta (See VIN Below)

Group: 01 - On-Board Diagnostic

Bulletin No.: 99-13

Date: July 28, 1999

CONDITION

Radio frequency remote control functions only at close range.

May be caused by missing radio frequency remote control antenna wire on vehicles up to and including VIN: 3VWRC29M0XM043029.

SERVICE

If radio frequency remote control antenna wire is not installed, install antenna wire Part No: 1JM 970 228 as follows:

- Disconnect battery ground (GND) strap before working on the electrical system.

NOTE: Obtain radio code before disconnecting battery.

- Locate Comfort system Electronic Control Module (ECM) next to steering column. See Fig 1 .

COMFORT SYSTEM ECM, ACCESSING

- Remove two screws -1-. See Fig 2 .

- Unclip top of trim -2-. See Fig 2 .

- Remove two screws -3-. See Fig 2 .

- Unclip top of trim -4-. See Fig 2 .

- Remove screws from Data Link Connector (DLC).

- Remove six screws. See Fig 3 .

- Remove sound damper panel -1-. See Fig 3 .

- Remove two ECM fastening screws.

- Remove brown 15 pin connector from ECM.

ANTENNA WIRE, INSTALLING

- Install antenna Part No: 1JM 970 228 into brown 15 pin connector.

CAUTION: Part numbers are for reference only. Always check with your Parts Department for the latest parts information.

- Insert antenna ground terminal (wire with smaller terminal) into cavity 7 of control module connector.

- Insert antenna positive terminal (wire with larger terminal) into cavity 10 of control module connector.

- Route and secure antenna to ECM harness using electrical tape.

- Route antenna along body cross member and attach using two plastic tie straps Part No: N 020 902 2 to the two bands around the cross member.

Install ECM, sound damper panel and trim in reverse order of removal.

WARNING: Ensure that there is no person inside the vehicle when connecting battery ground strap.

- Connect battery ground (GND) strap.

- Connect VAG 1551 Scan Tool.

- Check all systems for stored DTC's.

- Erase any stored DTC's.

Perform the following as necessary:

- Set Climatronic, power window, and power seat adaptation per Repair Manual and/or Owner's Manual.

- Set engine basic settings (Electronic Throttle Control Adaptation).

- Set transmission basic settings.

- Set readiness code.

- Set clock, radio anti-theft code and program radio station presets.

WARRANTY INFORMATION

When procedure applies to vehicles within the New Vehicle Limited Warranty, use the following:

PART IDENTIFIER: 5789

LABOR OPERATION: 5789510 90 TU

Fig 1: Comfort System Electronic Control Module Location

Fig 2: Removing Underdash Trim Panels

Fig 3: Removing Sound Damper Panel

Fig 4: Antenna Wire Terminal Locations In Control Module Connector