1998 Volkswagen Jetta door locks

1998 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA
114,450 MILES • 4 CYL • FWD • MANUAL
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JJK33
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the jetta was in a front end collision and it was all replaced, now my car will not lock using the remote. how do i check sensors or other parts to get it to lock?
Nov 17, 2008 at 11:29 PM
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ZACKMAN
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It is possible that while the vehicle was being repaired, the shop had to unplugged the battery. The alarm/keyless entry system lost its memory to your remote. Just re-program your remote.
Nov 18, 2008 at 12:21 AM
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