Three generations, 2005–2024. Pick yours.
2005–2010
Driver's footwell, left of the steering column, in the horizontal trim piece above the dead pedal (footrest). The 16-pin connector faces downward and is immediately visible when looking up from the footwell. Same location on all trims (S, SE, Sport).
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Also on this Jetta
Driver-side dashboard (LHD), under the steering column on the lower trim panel above the left footrest. The 16-pin connector faces downward toward the driver's left knee and is exposed with no cover panel — visible the moment you crouch into the footwell. Same location on every A7 trim from S through GLI Autobahn, regardless of bladed ignition or KESSY push-button start.
LHD only (US market). Driver's footwell, under the lower dash edge above the left footrest (dead pedal), close to the bonnet-release lever. The 16-pin connector faces straight down, so crouch into the footwell and look up to see it. There is a fuse-panel flap on the end of the dash nearby, but you do not need to open it to reach the port. Same position on S, SE, SEL, GLI and Hybrid; confirmed on 2011-2014 cars, and the 2015 facelift kept the same lower dash.
Questions
Step-by-step add-key and all-keys-lost procedures for every Jetta, which of your tools will do it, and what catches people out.
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