Try turning on the ignition, turning on the stereo, and waiting for one hour (don't touch any buttons).
After one hour "SAFE" mode should deactivate and you can enter the code. Try disconnecting the battery and the re-connect. I have an '09 which came from the dealer in SAFE 2 mode. The service dept was closed and no one knew how to fix. I tried the method mentioned above and it did not work. Disconnecting the battery and re-connecting did work however.........I didn't even have to enter the radio code.
most car dealerships will help with unlock codes ... just call the jetta dealer and ask for service ..it will be a 3-5 min phone conversation with you sitting in the car . as they walk you through it
The ignition relay on a 1995 Jetta is in the fuse box that is up inside the dash on the driver's side of the vehicle. To access this fuse box there are clips holding onto the cover and holding it into the dash.
Normally, that means that you have held the key turned too long. the Jetta is designed to unlock the doors when you turn the key, but if you hold it turned too long it will open all the windows to allow any heat in the car to dissipate.
You have to unlock all of your doors from INside your vehichle....can't remember off hand how...I had the same problem last night with my newly acquired jetta last night..
Weak trunk struts on a 2003 VW Jetta will not allow the lid to properly stay open. To replace the struts unbolt the mounts holding them to the car and replace them.
Press the red button at the side of the seat. You can then open the door and leave the car.
Note that crack in the fob on the logo side. Make sure the key is folded. Firmly grasp each side of the crack and pull so that it will pull into two pieces. The battery is in the piece with the buttons on it. On the side opposite of the buttons, detach the cover holding the battery. This should be the side with the VW part number. Replace the battery and assemble the key back together.
Just unlock the doors of the car, and the gas cover will also get unlocked, manually open it pushing the right side.
Insert key into driver door and turn to the unlock position. This should turn off the alarm.
Mine (code) was under the spare tire in the trunk, but also a 97, I believe. Worth looking though!
When the horn starts honking I reset the alarm system on my 1997 Jetta GT by disconnecting the battery cable and waiting a few monutes and then reconnecting the battery cable. You can also unlock the driver's door with the key and it should stop.
Nonfunctioning door locks and security system can because by a bad fuse. Replace the security system for use with a new fuse. Most of the time this will fix the problem.