2001 VW Jetta Alarm/Remote Start Wiring

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Topic: 2001 VW Jetta Alarm/Remote Start Wiring

Posted By: ice122k2
Subject: 2001 VW Jetta Alarm/Remote Start Wiring
Date Posted: June 30, 2002 at 10:30 PM

2001 VW Jetta wiring diagram, can anybody tell me location, color, and polarity of the wires?
I am installing a Python 1000? Please, I need all of the following, Thanx:

12v constant
ignition
starter
parking lights
door locks (lock/unlock)
illuminated entry
trunk pop sw.
gas door pop sw.

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Posted By: Velocity Motors
Date Posted: June 30, 2002 at 10:51 PM

Volkswagen

Jetta

1999-2002

Remote Starter Wiring Colors and Notes
Function		Vehicle Color	Location
Start:		RED / BLUE	IGNITION SWITCH HARNESS
Ignition #1:		BLACK	IGNITION SWITCH HARNESS
Ignition #2:		BROWN / RED	IGNIITON SWITCH HANRESS
Ignition #3:		N/A
Accessory:		BLACK/ RED	IGNITION SWITCH HARNESS
Brake Light:		RED / BLACK	AT SWITCH ABOVE BRAKE PEDAL
Tach Signal:		GREEN/ YELLOW	OR GREEN/ RED IN HARNESS, ENGINE FRONT
Parking Lights:		GRAY/TAN	OR GRAY/ORANGE & GRAY/VIOLET *
Headlights:		WHITE/ BLACK	AT HEADLIGHT SWITCH
OEM Alarm Disarm:		SEE NOTE BELOW **
OEM Alarm Arm:
Diesel Glow Plug:
Clutch Bypass Wire:
Notes:	TACH WIRE: The 4 cylinder tach wire is green with a stripe. The 6 cylinder tach is either purple with a stripe, or black with a stripe.

Volkswagen

Jetta

1999-2002

Alarm and Keyless Entry Wiring Colors and Notes
Function		Vehicle Color	Location
Constant +12 Volts:		RED	IGNITION SWITCH HARNESS
Starter Kill:		RED / BLUE	IGNITION SWITCH HARNESS
Ignition +12 Volts:		BLACK	IGNITION SWITCH HARNESS
Dome Lights/Superv:		BROWN / WHITE (-)	OR BLUE/GRAY (-) AT ALARM MODULE
OEM Horn:		BLACK / YELLOW	AT 3-PIN PLUG BEHIND FUSE PANEL
Power Lock:		YELLOW/BLUE (-)	IN DRIVER'S DOOR OR RED / BLUE IN DR. KICK
Power Unlock:		DK. GREEN/ RED (-)	IN DRIVER'S DOOR OR RED / LT. GREEN ***
Trunk Release:		GRAY	AT SWITCH IN GLOVE BOX
Alarm Input Wire:		BROWN / WHITE (-)	OR BLUE/GRAY (-) AT ALARM MODULE
Notes:	* Split Parking Light System - Diode Isolate Each Wire With 6 Amp Diodes. Alarm Disarms With Single Pulse To The Unlock Wire. * Two Consecutive Pulses, Unlocks The Door.

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Jeff
Velocity Custom Home Theater
Mobile Audio/Video Specialist
Morden, Manitoba CANADA

Posted By: nycoroner
Date Posted: December 03, 2002 at 10:32 PM

I'm confused on this diagram. according to techsoft, there is no 2nd ign, and the starter is RED / grey. Also, what bypass you recommend for this car? 555u? or is there one specifically for it?

thanks

Posted By: diabloed
Date Posted: December 03, 2002 at 10:41 PM

although i would never doubt anything jeff has to say. my sources agree with nycoroner. and says that it uses a 555u

Posted By: Velocity Motors
Date Posted: December 04, 2002 at 1:47 AM

All my information is only for reference, if there is any doubt, please use your head and use a DMM and make sure you double check all connections. Never 100 % believe what anyone here says unless you have checked with your own vehicle and have tested the actual wire. I too have the color code for the starter as being a RED / GREY, but my other two sources tell me that it is a RED / BLUE ??

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Jeff
Velocity Custom Home Theater
Mobile Audio/Video Specialist
Morden, Manitoba CANADA

Posted By: nycoroner
Date Posted: December 05, 2002 at 4:32 PM

You are absolutely right, Jeff, however sometimes newer installers (like we all once were) will chase after a phantom wire and spend all day trying to look for it. I was not contradicting you, simply trying to determine the most accurate info (I'm about to do one of these for my g/f) PS: Accordind to DEI you could also use a 555b on this guy.

Chris