RE: New GLX Owner: questions/comments

[Brian Wanamaker <bwanamaker@sofsol.com>]

Dave:

Where is the Emergency Override / Programming button? Are you talking about
the red panic button on the transmitter?

B. Wanamaker

> -----Original Message-----
> From:	Dave Fournier [SMTP:davidf@teleport.com]
> Sent:	Wednesday, February 17, 1999 9:56 PM
> To:	jettaglx@igtc.com
> Subject:	Re: New GLX Owner: questions/comments
> 
> >1) I need to "rekey" a keyless remote transmitter, and I read in
> >this list's archives that there is a method to "teach" the
> >anti-theft receiver up to 4 frequencies of remote, using a switch
> >near the fuse box.  Robert Bentley has not yet published for the
> >1998 GLX, so the procedure to do this is evidently unknown to the
> >general public.  Anybody on this list know the procedure, or do I
> >have to go to the local dealer?
> 
> I hope this helps.
> According to my Security System Owners Manual
> Good Luck,
> Dave
> 
> reply to: davidf@teleport.com
> 
> 
> To program transmitter(s):
> 1. Open the drivers door.
> 2. Turn the vehicle ignition to the ON position.
> 3. Press and hold the Emergency Override / Programming Button in.
> *After approx.. 15 seconds,the siren will chirp three times. This
> indicates
> that the system is in the Transmitter Programming Mode.
> 4. Release the Emergency Override / Programming Button. Wait 5 seconds.
> 5. Press ARM (button 1) on the new transmitter. The siren should chirp
> once.
> 6. Press Trunk/Option on the new Transmitter. The siren should chirp
> twice.
> 7. Repeat steps 5 and 6 for additional transmitters.
> 8. Exit the Transmitter Programming Mode by turning the vehicle ignition
> off. Test all remote transmitters programmed to the system to ensure that
> they work properly.
> 
> TO DELETE A LOST OR STOLEN TRANSMITTER:
> 1. Follow steps 1-4 as described above.
> 2. Re-program the remaining transmitters as described in steps 5 and 6.
> *If there is only one remaining transmitter, perform steps 5 and 6 FOUR
> times.
> *If there are two remaining transmitters, perform steps 4 and 5 twice on
> each transmitter.times
> 
> Dave
> 
> reply to: davidf@teleport.com
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Willie Anderson <willie.anderson@analog.com>
> To: jettaglx@igtc.com <jettaglx@igtc.com>
> Date: Monday, February 15, 1999 11:57 AM
> Subject: New GLX Owner: questions/comments
> 
> 
> >I closed the deal on my lightly used 1998 Jetta GLX this morning:
> >Porcelain Blue over taupe leather, 3800 miles, an absolute joy. I
> >was worried about headroom (I'm 6'6", or 2 meters for you metric
> >folk) but I've been able to find a very comfortable driving
> >position, so all of my concern was misplaced.  Heck, after driving
> >this car, I'd go to my orthopod and have him shave down a vertebra
> >rather than give up my ride!  Did I mention that I'm in love?
> >
> >Anyway, some questions:
> >
> >1) I need to "rekey" a keyless remote transmitter, and I read in
> >this list's archives that there is a method to "teach" the
> >anti-theft receiver up to 4 frequencies of remote, using a switch
> >near the fuse box.  Robert Bentley has not yet published for the
> >1998 GLX, so the procedure to do this is evidently unknown to the
> >general public.  Anybody on this list know the procedure, or do I
> >have to go to the local dealer?
> >
> >2) What is normal operating oil temperature for this car?  I'm
> >seeing 208-220 deg. F.  The water temp gauge reads straight up
> >(which I assume is 190 deg. F).
> >
> >3) This is a Texas car (originally sold in Richardson TX) and
> >although it has the leather interior, it evidently does not have
> >heated seats.  This is strictly an academic issue, as heated seats
> >are not needed in this locale, but I thought that ALL leather GLX's
> >had heated seats.  Not true?
> >
> >One more thing: this list is a great resource and a major reason
> >that I considered getting a GLX.  I'm mighty glad you all are "out
> >there".
> >
> >Best regards,
> >--
> >Willie Anderson
> >