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HOMESERVICE MANUALSVOLKSWAGEN2004JETTA SEDAN (9M2) L4-2.0L (AVH)REPAIR AND DIAGNOSISSTARTING AND CHARGINGSTARTING SYSTEMIGNITION LOCKIGNITION LOCK CABLESERVICE AND REPAIR
2004 Volkswagen Jetta Sedan (9M2) L4-2.0L (AVH)
Ignition Lock Cable: Service and Repair
2004 Volkswagen Jetta Sedan (9M2) L4-2.0L (AVH)SECTION Service and Repair
Removing and installing locking cable for ignition with key withdrawal lock
Only vehicles with automatic transmission
Adjust locking cable
Removing
- Remove steering wheel
- Remove trim for steering column switch
- Shift selector lever into position "P" if necessary.
- Turn ignition key - A - to "ignition on" position.
- Press wire clip -1 - up or down according to installation position and pull at the same ignition lock cable - 2 - out at the same time.
Installing
- Shift selector level into "P" position.
- Turn ignition key - A - to "ignition on" position.
- Push lock cable - 2 - into steering lock housing until wire clip -1 - engages.
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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.