The Official Mk.VI Jetta "Ask a Stupid Question" Thread

[NotLowEnough]

lol mine must be turned off then.... i've been up to 120 and never saw a warning

Mine doesn't have one. And I've hit 110 in it.

And AFAIK, only the GLI's do in the Jetta lineup. See the manual as to what it says for the TDI.

[Flyin18T]

STICKY-FIED!!!!

[NotLowEnough]

STICKY-FIED!!!!

Appreciate it! Seems to have been a good thread these last couple days. Hopefully the trend continues.

[SenzGLI]

OK now for another stupid one.... When it is cold out, the display will automatically beep and change to the flashing temperature with the snowflake. Irritating...

But today, I was driving on the freeway, going about 67 in a 65. The display beeped and flashed the mph, like the snoflake. DOES THIS CAR WARN YOU ABOUT SPEED? I will be so irritated if it does!!!

Their is a beep if the temp drops below 4 degrees, VW and many other car makers do this to warn the driver of potential black ice conditions.

If you or the dealership turn on the snow tires setting in the MFD , there will also be another beep if you exceed the speed set (which you can change)

[SenzGLI]

Do you guys do this ?
Does it really make a difference ?

On a side note, I noticed that the design of the hood prevents the driver's side wiper from being lift up completely. wtf.

[Rawcpoppa]

What's the weight of a 17 inch OEM Joda wheel which comes with the Jetta?
This wheel is also known as "Queensland" outside of the US.

I can't find OEM wheel weights for the MK6 Jetta anywhere.

[NotLowEnough]

Do you guys do this ?
Does it really make a difference ?

On a side note, I noticed that the design of the hood prevents the driver's side wiper from being lift up completely. wtf.

Nah, it isn't worth it.

And if you turn the key off and tap the wiper stalk either down or towards you, it turns the wipers to a full vertical position so you can fully lift the arms.

[whiplash willy]

Awesome thread, felt stupid posting this. Can someone post a
Pic of the gas cap when removed for fueling and mounted in the
gas cap holder? Either mine is broken or I'm retarded.

TIA
JB

I just removed the plastic tether, so I can just remove the cap completely, and set it aside, and not having to worry about it dropping and hanging against the side of the car.

[whiplash willy]

How do you jack up the rear of the car, and put it on jackstands, without damaging anything?

[Fixxxer]

On a side note, I noticed that the design of the hood prevents the driver's side wiper from being lift up completely. wtf.

You wipers need to be put into Service Mode in order to remove the wiper blades, well they don't NEED to be, but to get to service mode, turn off the car and tap the wiper stalk down once before you pull out the key. The wipers will make half a sweep and stop. This will allow you to move the wiper arm without hitting the hood.

[JettaVR6mk]

You wipers need to be put into Service Mode in order to remove the wiper blades, well they don't NEED to be, but to get to service mode, turn off the car and tap the wiper stalk down once before you pull out the key. The wipers will make half a sweep and stop. This will allow you to move the wiper arm without hitting the hood.

I wonder how this works with KESSY. I'm going to have to find out before we get snow...

[Fendermender]

How do you jack up the rear of the car, and put it on jackstands, without damaging anything?

if you look closely at the rocker panel there is a dimple in each corner where you should jack up the car. make sure you put the jack on the pinch weld not on the rocker panel itself. the pinch weld will be thicker at this spot. put the jack stands under the rear axle.

[NotLowEnough]

if you look closely at the rocker panel there is a dimple in each corner where you should jack up the car. make sure you put the jack on the pinch weld not on the rocker panel itself. the pinch weld will be thicker at this spot. put the jack stands under the rear axle.

And use a wooden block between the jack pad and pinch weld to prevent crushing the weld.

[Fixxxer]

I wonder how this works with KESSY. I'm going to have to find out before we get snow...

I have kessy in my 2011, all you do is hit the button to stop the engine and tap the wiper stalk down.

[NotLowEnough]

I have kessy in my 2011, all you do is hit the button to stop the engine and tap the wiper stalk down.

[taveraw]

I wonder how this works with KESSY. I'm going to have to find out before we get snow...

did you happen to try this. I noticed the issue this morning when I tried to lift my blades at work. Of course, came back to read here. I will have to try at lunch.

[taveraw]

There is a way to change the speed at which the speed warning comes up. It is in the options in the MFD.

Really stupid question - what does MFD mean?

[NotLowEnough]

Really stupid question - what does MFD mean?

Multi-function display. It's the one in the centre of the gauge cluster.

[pdt165]

I just removed the plastic tether, so I can just remove the cap completely, and set it aside, and not having to worry about it dropping and hanging against the side of the car.

Just dont loose the cap now, Im sure a new one from VW would be costly

[NotLowEnough]

Just dont loose the cap now, Im sure a new one from VW would be costly

My Jetta is the first car I've owned that had a gas cap tether. I've almost snapped it off a few times because I'm not used to it being there. It'll probably get clipped soon.

[taveraw]

Multi-function display. It's the one in the centre of the gauge cluster.

Thanks! I knew that it had to be something really, really basic.

Wow, I can't remember the last car that I had that didn't have a gas cap teather. Maybe the '82 Civic that I owned.

[azthegame]

Their is a beep if the temp drops below 4 degrees, VW and many other car makers do this to warn the driver of potential black ice conditions.

If you or the dealership turn on the snow tires setting in the MFD , there will also be another beep if you exceed the speed set (which you can change)

Any way to disable the temperature warning? It is so irritating to hear it beep just because it went from 40 degrees to 39. It wouldn't be so bad if it would return to the desired display info I had it on once it is done chiming. I have been meaning to check my manual but always forget once I get home from work. Probably a vcds change huh?

[JayBeeSki]

What's the reason for the gas cap tether? Is that part supposed
to be anchored into the car, and it's just popping out
and sticking to gas cap? Do I need to go to
the dealer?

[taveraw]

Fog lights - How do I turn them on?

My switch has 3 positions, on, off and Lights with squiggly lines on it - I think it is the fogs. But my switch will only go in two positions. On & off, it will not budge into the fog position....

[azthegame]

Fog lights - How do I turn them on?

My switch has 3 positions, on, off and Lights with squiggly lines on it - I think it is the fogs. But my switch will only go in two positions. On & off, it will not budge into the fog position....

Pull the knob towards you. It never actually turns to those squiggly lines but that is how the fogs are activated

[asusc]

Fog lights - How do I turn them on?

My switch has 3 positions, on, off and Lights with squiggly lines on it - I think it is the fogs. But my switch will only go in two positions. On & off, it will not budge into the fog position....

The fogs can only be turned on with the headlights on, so as azthegame said, you have to pull the switch out with the headlights on. The foglight "position" will then light up to let you know the fogs are on.

[Flyin18T]

That was the first question where I was hoping someone would have let him sweat it out a little just for kicks. It's just like when I couldn't figure out how to close the sunroof from the tilt position. I tried everything from twisting and turning and pushing but nothing would do it. I wanted someone to slap me when I was told you have to pull it in the opposite direction of how you push it. Was so bad on my part it was funny.

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[VolkSWAGon143]

cant find it in my manual.

[NotLowEnough]

That was the first question where I was hoping someone would have let him sweat it out a little just for kicks. It's just like when I couldn't figure out how to close the sunroof from the tilt position. I tried everything from twisting and turning and pushing but nothing would do it. I wanted someone to slap me when I was told you have to pull it in the opposite direction of how you push it. Was so bad on my part it was funny.

Same here. I'm glad someone beat me to it.

Also kind of surprised he didn't break his switch.

[VolkSWAGon143]

Bulb size for DRL and heads?

[NotLowEnough]

Bulb size for DRL and heads?

See the DIY sticky for a link to JB's Bulb Guide.

[VolkSWAGon143]

See the DIY sticky for a link to JB's Bulb Guide.

Appreciate it!

[19onebadzj96]

I lost one of my key fobs the other day? What is the process I should go through? I am unsure of where it is and am afraid someone may find it and be able to access my car.

A. Is there a way to disable the key fob from the dealership by telling them the serial number?
B. Do I need to get a new set of keys with a different frequency?
C. Something else?

Thanks

[NotLowEnough]

I lost one of my key fobs the other day? What is the process I should go through? I am unsure of where it is and am afraid someone may find it and be able to access my car.

A. Is there a way to disable the key fob from the dealership by telling them the serial number?
B. Do I need to get a new set of keys with a different frequency?
C. Something else?

Dealer can de-program all the keys to the car and then reprogram your other key and any new ones you get cut.

[Fendermender]

I lost one of my key fobs the other day? What is the process I should go through? I am unsure of where it is and am afraid someone may find it and be able to access my car.

A. Is there a way to disable the key fob from the dealership by telling them the serial number?
B. Do I need to get a new set of keys with a different frequency?
C. Something else?

Thanks

be prepared to pay big money for a new key i think theyre like 200 bucks or more and then the dealer will most likely charge you to program it