I know this might be late but here is how I did my 02 Jetta TDI. Disconnect battery for 1/2 hour or so. With the doors closed and locked reconnect battery and key in hand unlock, lock and unlock the drivers door several times. Then unlock the trunk several times. Then put in the key and vroom it should work. It did for me and saved me $95 plus the expense of a tow dolly. Hope it works for you