iFixit - Answers With Device "2011- Present Volkswagen Jetta"

2011- Present Volkswagen Jetta: Inspection light on after oil change

Mon, 30 Aug 2021 04:37:13 -0700

I have checked all the fluids and replaced the oil and oil filter. Now I have an inspect (Inspection light on) in dash. I tried to reset and it remains on during starting only. Can someone tell me what I should do next?

⟐ Answer deleted August 30, 2021 at 4:37 MST

2011- Present Volkswagen Jetta: 2014 VW Jetta S Oil Change Bolt question

Thu, 29 Jun 2017 06:25:09 -0700

The bolt is on very tight, which way do I turn so so I don't strip the bolt?

⟐ Answer accepted June 29, 2017 at 6:25 MST

2011- Present Volkswagen Jetta: Why does my aftermarket stereo play sometimes and other times won't?

Tue, 19 Mar 2024 08:37:05 -0700

I installed my aftermarket Dual brand stereo on Friday 3/15/2023 and it came on as soon as I pushed power, It worked great til Sunday 3/17/2023. I went out sunday morning and no power at all to radio. I pulled radio out and made sure everything was hooked up still and everything was fine. Pushed power button and radio came on, and played fine the rest of the day. I go to take kids to school Monday morning and no power again. Right before I got back from dropping off kids, the radio powers on but the screen was 4-5 different colors, and you could barely see the Dual logo in the center of the screen. I unhooked stereo and haven't hooked back up since then. It's got me puzzled. Could someone help me please?

⟐ Commented March 19, 2024 at 8:37 MST

2011- Present Volkswagen Jetta: Car is shaking, lights dimming and engine RPM fluctuating while Idle.

Mon, 20 Feb 2023 18:46:13 -0700

I have a 2017 GLI and recently the engine started to shake in the morning, when I get to the stop light down the street and am idling.

The engine has died a few times, but usually it just shakes the car and the interior lights flicker a bit.

Rev’ing up the engine while putting the car in nutural, stops the shaking and after reaching normal operating temperature, it does not do this.

Mechanic says there is nothing wrong and suggests that I check with VW for a software update.

Anyone on here have any thoughts?

I have changed the spark plugs already, and that had no impact on the issue.

⟐ Commented February 20, 2023 at 18:46 MST

2011- Present Volkswagen Jetta: How can I remove a small screw that is stuck inside my car's aux port?

Tue, 09 May 2023 01:54:37 -0700

There is a small screw inside my car stereo system's aux port and my cousin who was driving the car has no idea how it got there. I've tried all the possible ways I could think of removing the tiny screw from the aux port and none of them seem to work.

⟐ Answered May 09, 2023 at 1:54 MST

2011- Present Volkswagen Jetta: What would cause my car to not slow down when I hit brakes or speed up

Sat, 31 May 2025 14:14:02 -0700

I was going down highway, had car set on cruise control when I went to hit my brakes it wouldn't slow down, so I tried to speed up it wouldn't do that either. Then my rooms would go from 0 to 60 then 0 to 60. I pulled over and shut car off for few minutes what could be going on with my car. Please help me.

⟐ Answered May 31, 2025 at 14:14 MST

2011- Present Volkswagen Jetta: Steering Wheel Adjustment Lever

Mon, 03 Oct 2022 01:50:12 -0700

Steering Wheel Adjustment Lever broke off. What are the instructions to replace it.

⟐ Commented October 03, 2022 at 1:50 MST

2011- Present Volkswagen Jetta: Power window on driver's side isn't operating properly after I replace

Mon, 01 Aug 2022 21:48:59 -0700

I recently replaced a non working power window motor on my 2014 Jetta SE. After the replacement the master switch would only operate the driver's side window. I've tried to no avail to find out if I installed the wrong type motor on the driver's side or if there's any difference at all between all of the doors power window motors. Also the switch that does control the driver's side window is operating in reverse (down is up and up moves the window down) Confused as heck right now and the window motor has stopped working at all now!!! Somebody please help me!!

⟐ Commented August 01, 2022 at 21:48 MST

2011- Present Volkswagen Jetta: engine oil,Jetta tsi 2012

Mon, 13 Jun 2022 21:05:49 -0700

Jetta tsi 2012, engine oil dropping fast, 2 liters per month!!the Pcv valve was recently changed, the engine oil disappears completely, exhaust turning black

⟐ Answer edited June 13, 2022 at 21:05 MST

2011- Present Volkswagen Jetta: Where is the intake runner postion sensor located

Wed, 09 Jan 2019 16:40:37 -0700

need to replace intake runner position sensor

⟐ Answer edited January 09, 2019 at 16:40 MST

2011- Present Volkswagen Jetta: Mirror problem with light telling someone is passing

Sat, 29 Sep 2018 08:08:52 -0700

The light that tells you someone is passing you is not working?

⟐ Answer edited September 29, 2018 at 8:08 MST

2011- Present Volkswagen Jetta: 2015 VW Jetta SE 1.8L turbo. windshield washer level sensor issue.

Tue, 03 Apr 2018 03:41:33 -0700

hello i have a 2015 Jetta SE. so the problem i have is that i have never gotten any sign on the dashboard for my windshield washer fluid being low even though its completely empty. my question: where is the sensor located? i bought the sensor but i cant seem to find where the location is. ( i know where the washer pump is. and the sensor is not located next to it or around it)

⟐ Answered April 03, 2018 at 3:41 MST

2011- Present Volkswagen Jetta: There is a delay in power to move off from standstill

Tue, 12 Aug 2025 21:07:54 -0700

No power fr8om engine on takeoff

2011- Present Volkswagen Jetta: Why is my car consuming a lot of fuel?

Tue, 29 Apr 2025 16:46:44 -0700

How can I replace the oxygen sensor?

2011- Present Volkswagen Jetta: My Jetta TDi won’t crank

Sat, 15 Mar 2025 14:42:35 -0700

electronic steering column lock malfunction on volkswagen dash light on jetta 2015 Will not crank

2011- Present Volkswagen Jetta: Key fob not working battery was changed

Tue, 16 Jul 2024 07:20:41 -0700

My key works very intermittently. Is it possible to take key fob apart so my father can look at the electronics?

2011- Present Volkswagen Jetta: Check engine light. P0456 Code.

Tue, 24 Jan 2023 01:01:45 -0700

How do I change the purge control valve for the P0456 check engine code?

2011- Present Volkswagen Jetta: Both driver side windows stopped working (front and rear)

Fri, 21 Oct 2022 16:54:04 -0700

Both of my driver side windows (front and rear) have stopped working. The master switch on the driver door activates none of the windows right now (driver or passenger). The rear driver side window switch does not work either. However, the passenger windows work when using the passenger switches.

I have checked fuses and relays, disconnected the battery to try and reset any modules, and have checked the wires behind the rubber door boot - everything looks fine.

The driver side windows (front and rear) went dead at the exact same time.

Does anyone know what could cause this? Maybe a module I am missing?

Its a 2014 VW Jetta

2011- Present Volkswagen Jetta: I need the location of a control module.

Sat, 02 Jul 2022 14:21:20 -0700

2014 vw jetta. Does anyone know where the driver's side door control module is located and what's the best way to check it?

⟐ Commented July 02, 2022 at 14:21 MST

2011- Present Volkswagen Jetta: Why are my doors not locking

Fri, 27 Apr 2018 10:59:40 -0700

why aren't my car doors not locking

⟐ Commented April 27, 2018 at 10:59 MST