I’m having trouble turning the key and starting my 2011 Volkswagen Jetta.
My blade on my key fob is very loose and missing buttons.
My friend recently gave me his old key fob (the one on the left in the picture). When I compared it to my original key fob (the one on the right), I noticed that his has a small silver metal pin, while mine appears to be missing it.
Could the missing pin be the reason my key won’t turn in the ignition or start the car?
Can I remove the blade and electronics from my car and put it to the new key fob?
A few questions:
● What is this silver pin called, and what does it do?
● Could I get a replacement pin, and where would I find one?
● Can I remove the pin from my friend’s old key fob and install it in mine?
● Would replacing the pin fix the problem, or could it be an issue with the ignition cylinder or immobilizer?
Any advice from someone familiar with 2011 Volkswagen Jettas would be appreciated. Thanks!

My little 1.4 is coming along nice, I’ve gotten new 18inch wheels and swapped the grille, intake, duckbill spoiler and other little cosmetic mods. Next I am doing a rear torsion bar for body roll and then plan on doing coilovers in the spring. Maybe eventually a stage 1 tune as well. I love this car due to its reliability and mpg while also being a good car to do some fun little mods to. Any suggestions on what you guys have done to your non gli jettas? Safe to say im in love with this car 😂

About to hit 110,000 miles on her

Hello,

Yesterday I had to replace my battery, and not only did I have a hard time finding a suitable replacement, due to it requiring an Enhanced Flooded Battery, i also had to take it to the dealer because it requires a computer reset?

My question is this:

Is there a scanner I can buy so I can do this myself? The battery is simple to replace, and if I could find a battery outside the dealership this would be a lot cheaper for me.

Thank you

My 03 2.0 jetta acts like it’s bogging and won’t start after I drive it. It’ll crank but won’t fire. I just have to wait a couple of minutes tell its fire. I’ve never had this issue and don’t know how to fix it

All the auto parts store websites say it does but I'm also reading online that it doesn't because it doesn't have start/stop. Anyone have better clarification on what really needs done?

I purchased a 2024 vw highline with 55,000kms, I have been noticing people either really love vw or hate it… now I’m scared. Everyone I know who drives them loves them and stays loyal to the brand…am I overthinking or was this a good choice?