2002 Volkswagen Jetta service and repair manual — a detailed, factory-style reference for maintenance, diagnostics, and repair. Use it to confirm correct procedures, specifications, and system coverage before you start work.
Designed for technicians and DIY owners, this manual helps you diagnose issues correctly, follow proven repair steps, and use wiring diagrams and system sections to track faults faster.
What’s included
- Step-by-step repair procedures and service information
- Specifications and reference data (where provided)
- Electrical diagnostics with wiring diagrams
- Coverage across major systems: engine, transmission/driveline, brakes, steering, suspension, HVAC, and more
Trims covered
- GL Sedan 4-Door
- GLX VR6 Sedan 4-Door
- GL Confort Sedan 4-Door
- Sportline Sedan 4-Door
- Confortline Sedan 4-Door
- GLS Sedan 4-Door
- GLI Sedan 4-Door
- GLX Wagon 4-Door
- Variant Comfortline Wagon 4-Door
- TDI Wagon 4-Door
- GLX Sedan 4-Door
- GL Wagon 4-Door
- Trendline Sedan 4-Door
- Variant Trendline Wagon 4-Door
- TDI Sedan 4-Door
- Highline Sedan 4-Door
- Europa Sedan 4-Door
- GLS Wagon 4-Door
Engines covered
- 2.0L 1984CC 121Cu. In. l4 GAS SOHC Naturally Aspirated
- 2.8L 2771CC V6 GAS SOHC Naturally Aspirated
- 1.8L 1781CC l4 GAS DOHC Turbocharged
- 2.8L 2771CC V6 GAS DOHC Naturally Aspirated
- 1.9L 1896CC 116Cu. In. l4 DIESEL SOHC Turbocharged
Index / Table of contents
- Body
- Brakes
- Chassis Electrical
- Driveline
- Engine Cooling
- Engine Electrical
- Engine Mechanical
- Engine Performance & Emission Controls
- Fuel System
- General Information & Identification
- Heating, Ventilation, & Air Conditioning
- Hybrid & Electric Vehicle Systems
- Steering
- Suspension
- Transmission, Clutch, & Transfer Case
- Wiring Diagrams
ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, A BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH ON THESE VEHICLES MAY MALFUNCTION.
IF THIS HAPPENS, THE BRAKE LIGHTS COULD BECOME INOPERATIVE, OR COME ON AND STAY ON, EVEN THOUGH THE
THIS RECALL HAS BEEN SUPERCEDED BY 06V-183. OWNERS WHO HAVE HAD A REMEDY PERFORMED UNDER THIS RECAL
ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, THE HAZARD SWITCH AND FLASHER SYSTEM FUNCTION MAY DEGRADE OVER TIME BECAUSE OF DISTORTION AND MATERIAL TRANSFER OF THE CONTACTS OF CERTAIN HAZARD SWITCH RELAYS WHICH OCC
THIS MAY RESULT IN INTERMITTENT OR INOPERATIVE TURN SIGNAL AND HAZARD FLASHER FUNCTION.
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE HAZARD FLASHER SWITCH/RELAY KIT. THE RECALL BEGAN ON MARCH 31, 2005. OWNE
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If the rear lid handle is replaced with part number 1J0 827 566L, the microswitch from the original handle must be transferred to the new handle. If original microswitch is not available, microswitch part number 1J5 962 104 B should be orde
Corrosion in Corner Area of Rear Lid towards Rear Lights
Showing the 8 most recent of 174 technical service bulletins on file with NHTSA.
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 45 MPH THE VEHICLE IN FRONT SLOWED WITHOUT WARNING, THE CONTACT SWERVED TO THE RIGHT TO AVOID THE VEHICLE. THE LEFT FRONT IMPACTED WITH THE RIGHT REAR OF THE SL
CONSUMER WAS INVOLVED IN ACCIDENT, IN WHICH THE AIRBAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY, CONSUMER WAS INFORMED BY THE MANUFACTURER THAT THE FORCE WAS NOT STRONG ENOUGH FOR THE AIR BAGS TO DEPLOY. TS *SCC *JB
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING 35 MPH AND CRASHED INTO THE REAR OF A PRECEDING VEHICLE. THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. THE CONTACT SUSTAINED INJURIES AS A RESULT.
2002 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA. CONSUMER WRITES TO EXPRESS DISCONTENT REGARDING REPAIRS AT LOCAL DEALER *TGW THE CONSUMER STATED THREE DAYS AFTER RETRIEVING THE VEHICLE FROM THE DEALER, FOR MAINTENANCE WORK,
2002 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA. CONSUMER WRITES TO EXPRESS DISCONTENT REGARDING REPAIRS AT LOCAL DEALER *TGW THE CONSUMER STATED THREE DAYS AFTER RETRIEVING THE VEHICLE FROM THE DEALER, FOR MAINTENANCE WORK,
Showing the 5 most serious of 885 complaints filed with NHTSA.
