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HOMESERVICE MANUALSVOLKSWAGEN2000GTI (1J1) L4-1.8L TURBO (AWD)REPAIR AND DIAGNOSISACCESSORIES AND OPTIONAL EQUIPMENTANTITHEFT AND ALARM SYSTEMSKEYLESS ENTRYKEYLESS ENTRY TRANSMITTERKEYLESS ENTRY TRANSMITTER BATTERYSERVICE AND REPAIRBATTERIES FOR KEY WITH RADIO REMOTE CONTROL (NOT FOLDABLE), REMOVING AND INSTALLING
2000 Volkswagen GTI (1J1) L4-1.8L Turbo (AWD)
Batteries For Key With Radio Remote Control (Not Foldable), Removing and Installing
2000 Volkswagen GTI (1J1) L4-1.8L Turbo (AWD)SECTION Batteries For Key With Radio Remote Control (Not Foldable), Removing and Installing
Batteries For Key With Radio Remote Control (not Foldable), Removing And Installing --> 04.01
1. Radio-frequency unit - upper part (folded up)
2. Transponder battery
3. Contact plate
4. Transponder battery
5. Radio-frequency unit - lower part
6. Main key with variable code transponder
In order to distinguish keys with transponder and variable code transponder, main key is identified by an engraved "w".
Removing
- Insert screwdriver in slot between radio-frequency unit - 1 - and key - 2 -.
- Rotate screwdriver in direction of - arrow - and detach radio frequency unit from key.
- Pry apart radio frequency unit at both catches - arrows -.
- Use a screwdriver to unclip upper battery - 1 - out of holders - 2 - in direction of - arrow -.
- Contact plate - 1 - has two straight edges. Contact plate can be taken out when these edges are turned in direction of catches.
- Contact plate can also be unclipped using a screwdriver.
- Now unclip lower battery from holder using a screwdriver.
Installing
Note polarity and installation position of batteries when installing.
- Place battery - 4 - in transmitter with positive terminal downward (positive terminal is marked in housing).
- Now set contact plate - 3 - onto battery - 4 -.
- Now position battery - 2 - onto contact plate with positive terminal downward and lock.
- Connect upper part of radio-frequency unit - 1 - with lower part of radio-frequency unit - 5 - and clip.
- Then engage radio-frequency unit on key.
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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.