Topic: Need Remotes for a 1996 Trek edition Jetta (Read 553 times)

Bergsteiger · « **on:** February 04, 2009, 12:24:36 PM »

Hey just bought a Jetta, and rejoined the group here. The car came without any remotes. Let me know if you have some I could buy off ya.
Thanks

Barry · « **Reply #1 on:** February 04, 2009, 01:28:27 PM »

are you sure the car has keyless entry?

You need to pull the headlight switch and look at the module installed inside of your dash to find out. Carlos, or Vortex can tell you what is what when it comes to keyless entry modules in a mkIII

LOS · « **Reply #2 on:** February 04, 2009, 02:32:52 PM »

96's didn't come with remotes... only 98 and newer. You need to buy the whole remote module and then the fob. Check vortex for the module.

The Asshole · « **Reply #3 on:** February 04, 2009, 03:06:39 PM »

there is your answer and welcome to the madness.

Barry · « **Reply #4 on:** February 04, 2009, 03:07:55 PM »

yeah.... i am fucking tired...

I need a Bobby meets Jimmy moment to get my day going...

greggearhead · « **Reply #5 on:** February 04, 2009, 05:11:04 PM »

I just bought the remote module, I need the fobs now, too!

LOS · « **Reply #6 on:** February 04, 2009, 05:42:59 PM »

Heuberger has em for like 20 bucks.

greggearhead · « **Reply #7 on:** February 04, 2009, 06:14:42 PM »

Damn. Guess where I am going tomorrow? Anyone know how late they are open?

Barry · « **Reply #8 on:** February 04, 2009, 09:32:47 PM »

fuck that.... buy used fobs and blank swithblade keys... I can do the soldering for you and you can have mkIV swithblade keys that are functional for your mkIII

Bergsteiger · « **Reply #9 on:** February 04, 2009, 09:43:02 PM »

Good info guys, thanks... any good sources for the module?

LOS · « **Reply #10 on:** February 04, 2009, 09:51:35 PM »

Quote from: GotMyDub on February 04, 2009, 09:32:47 PM

fuck that.... buy used fobs and blank swithblade keys... I can do the soldering for you and you can have mkIV swithblade keys that are functional for your mkIII

No. The circuit board from the mk3 fob wont fit in the switch blade and the switchblade wont work with the mk3 module. I already tried to go down this road and its not possible unless you can build a custom circuit board to fit or somehow reprogram the mk4 one.

Barry · « **Reply #11 on:** February 04, 2009, 09:55:04 PM »

Start here to find out exactly what you need - http://forums.vwvortex.com/zeroforum?id=3

Finish here to buy - http://forums.vwvortex.com/zeroforum?id=810

Quote from: LOS on February 04, 2009, 09:51:35 PM

No. The circuit board from the mk3 fob wont fit in the switch blade and the switchblade wont work with the mk3 module. I already tried to go down this road and its not possible unless you can build a custom circuit board to fit or somehow reprogram the mk4 one.

yeah.... you have to cut the mkIII fob circuit board, and then solder a few pieces of wire into it to make it fit, and function... which is why I offered to solder for him

Bergsteiger · « **Reply #12 on:** February 04, 2009, 09:55:28 PM »

so what is the point of the little red light by the driver's lock?? does it just blink if you lock the doors before you get out?

Bergsteiger · « **Reply #13 on:** February 04, 2009, 09:56:46 PM »

Yep... Im a VW noob. last fun car I had was a 99 A4.

Barry · « **Reply #14 on:** February 04, 2009, 09:58:36 PM »

you car still has an OEM security system.... you just have to arm / disarm it by using the key in the door...

If you ever have the luxery of breaking both of your lock cores out, after you lock the car, you will discover the effectiveness of the security system...

Ask me how I know

Bergsteiger · « **Reply #15 on:** February 04, 2009, 10:00:49 PM »

Unfortunately I think I have that issue with the drivers side... the lock spins with the key... super isn't it??? yeah dead sexy. Anyway, want a way to lock the car without having to reach across from the passenger side and ghetto locking it... seems to not like it if you try and hit the lock button and leave from the drivers side...

Barry · « **Reply #16 on:** February 04, 2009, 10:03:47 PM »

well... you need to buy some new handles bud....

Talk to Greg (Heineken)... he bought some online, and I owe him the help in replacing his, if he hasnt already done it...

Its pretty easy, and takes about an hour for both sides

LOS · « **Reply #17 on:** February 04, 2009, 10:08:02 PM »

Quote from: GotMyDub on February 04, 2009, 09:55:04 PM

Quote from: LOS on February 04, 2009, 09:51:35 PM

No. The circuit board from the mk3 fob wont fit in the switch blade and the switchblade wont work with the mk3 module. I already tried to go down this road and its not possible unless you can build a custom circuit board to fit or somehow reprogram the mk4 one.

yeah.... you have to cut the mkIII fob circuit board, and then solder a few pieces of wire into it to make it fit, and function... which is why I offered to solder for him

Info on this? I haven't heard of this yet... is there a thread on the tex?

Barry · « **Reply #18 on:** February 04, 2009, 10:09:33 PM »

yeah.... fairly old actually.... Chick that started doing it (yeah... thats right) goes by Soccergk or something... may even be the same girl that bought your TT wheels....

she had a white mkIII Jetta, xflow turbo setup....

she had a whole bunch og DIY's for it when I was going to do it for my car

Bergsteiger · « **Reply #19 on:** February 04, 2009, 10:10:08 PM »

Super... sounds like a ton of fun, I got what you would call a "special case" jetta... yeah... had APC stickers all over it with little gay pink caps on the locks and the valve stems... the 14" steel rims with "crome" caps was icing on the cake... this is going to take some work... but runs well and seems sound in the mechanical side... May be on here quite a bit though. Thanks for the heads up on the handles.

Rukh · « **Reply #20 on:** February 04, 2009, 10:20:52 PM »

Welcome to the madness, Berg. Wassup with the clone trooper avatar?

Bergsteiger · « **Reply #21 on:** February 04, 2009, 10:26:27 PM »

only cool pic I had on the comp here, thougth why not... I spent a better part of my life as a mindless army clone...

Besides, now I'm a defesne contractor... thats alot better... right?

I used to be part of the group a few years ago, hung out with Gallep and had a lifted topless land rover and an A4...
Old screen name was R0VER I think... long since vanished.
Last gtg I remember we all met way out north east at someone's house and had a good time.
Long story short... just dig it I guess.
Good to be back though!!!!

The Asshole · « **Reply #22 on:** February 05, 2009, 04:47:43 AM »

Quote from: greggearhead on February 04, 2009, 06:14:42 PM

Damn. Guess where I am going tomorrow? Anyone know how late they are open?

don't forget to mention account number "e719" for club discount

greggearhead · « **Reply #23 on:** February 05, 2009, 07:12:39 AM »

Oh yeah - thanks man.

LOS · « **Reply #24 on:** February 05, 2009, 09:40:56 AM »

Barry, I scanned the tex and I cant find shit on this being actually completed... can you link me the info?

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