Where is the diagnostic port located on a 98 Jetta?

The OBD-II port (also referred to as OBD2) on a Volkswagen is located under the dashboard on the driver's side. All Volkswagen vehicles, 1996 and newer, including the Volkswagen Jetta, Golf, Tiguan, Passat, Beetle, Routan, Beetle, have an OBD-II port.

1. Where is the diagnostic plug located?
2. How do you check the codes on a Jetta?
3. What year cars have OBD ports?
4. Where is the diagnostic port on a Volkswagen?
5. What is e9 $7?
6. What does passive fault code mean?
7. Is there a fuse for the OBD port?
8. Does my car have OBD1 or OBD2?
9. Where do you plug in a fix?
10. Are all OBD ports the same?

Where is the diagnostic plug located?

The most common place to find your car's OBD2 port is under the dashboard on the driver's side. Most vehicles have the connector under the instrument panel (aka, the dashboard) on the driver's side, but some can be found near the center console area or even on the passenger's side of the car.

How do you check the codes on a Jetta?

The only way to know why your Check Engine Light is on is to plug a scan tool into your vehicle's OBD II diagnostic connector. The scan tool will then display the trouble code or codes that have been set. Most scan tools will display the trouble code and a one line description or definition of the code.

What year cars have OBD ports?

All cars and light trucks built and sold in the United States after January 1, 1996 were required to be OBD II equipped. In general, this means all 1996 model year cars and light trucks are compliant, even if built in late 1995.

Where is the diagnostic port on a Volkswagen?

Summary. The OBD-II port (also referred to as OBD2) on a Volkswagen is located under the dashboard on the driver's side. All Volkswagen vehicles, 1996 and newer, including the Volkswagen Jetta, Golf, Tiguan, Passat, Beetle, Routan, Beetle, have an OBD-II port.

What is e9 $7?

Your $7E8 and the $7E9 are fuel/ air intake codes, as for the P1326 Ok, this code is set when the knock sensor detects vibrations from engine rod knock, however, it may be set falsely due to incorrect knock sensor logic programming in the engine control module.

What does passive fault code mean?

Passive - faults that can be cleared after reading the trouble codes without changing car parts. ... Active - active faults are faults which can't be cleared without fixing or changing car part.

Is there a fuse for the OBD port?

The OBD fuse usually blows for good reason, overloading the circuit. ... The OBD fuse may be listed on the fuse cover as OBD II, DLC, Accessory port, 12 v power point or cigarette lighter and will most likely be located inside the vehicle.

Does my car have OBD1 or OBD2?

All cars and light trucks built and sold in the United States after January 1, 1996 were required to be OBD II equipped. In general, this means all 1996 model year cars and light trucks are compliant, even if built in late 1995. 2) There will be a note on a sticker or nameplate under the hood: "OBD II compliant".

Where do you plug in a fix?

The FIXD Sensor plugs into your vehicle's OBD2 (OBD-II) port.

Are all OBD ports the same?

As a result, in 1996 car manufacturers started to equip cars and trucks with an OBD-II port. Every system is mostly the same, but there are slight variations. These are known as protocols, and are specific to vehicle manufacturers.