Extending
Some of
you might be annoyed at how our keyless remote works from only 10 feet away.
Well, this is the DIY project for you. If you have any questions, feel free to
IM me.
DISCLAIMER
-
This
guide is based on a 2000 GTI 2.0L. Details may vary between models, years, and
makes. I am not responsible for any damage or stupid things you do!
NOTES
- The results
will vary per car + battery life of your remote
- Certain
VW vehicles did not come installed with an antenna due to a factory screw up.
- Some
have experienced problems with their horns after doing this mod. You've been
warned.
- Some
early model VWs did not come with a factory antenna,
hence your even worse than usual key range! If this
applies to you, then search the archives to see what you have to do, as I do
not know.
TOOLS AND
MATERIALS
(That's my
cat's tail in the pic. Don't need a cat unless you want a fancy hood ornament)
1. Butt
Connectors for wires (14 gauge)
2. 14 guage wire (6 feet, don't use speaker wires)
3. Wire
cutters/strippers
4. Torx
screwdriver (T20 I think)
5.
Flathead screwdriver
PROCEDURE
A. The
Wire
1. Take the
end of your 14 gauge wire and strip off ~1cm
2. Crimp
the stripped wire into one end of the butt connector
B.
Removing the interior trim
3. Remove
the fuse box cover with your flathead screwdriver
4. Now you
have to remove the housing around the fusebox. Get a
good grip and pull it out (like how you open your door) and it slide out. This
is a bit tricky so you may have to use a little more force than usual.
5. After
you remove the housing, look under your dash. You have to remove THREE T20 torx screws
6. Now
remove the trim pieces. You will see a metal plate underneath. You have to
remove SIX T20 torx screws
C. The
Wiring
7. Take a
look inside and locate the TWO wire harnesses. Disconnect the beige/black one (Golf/GTI
models have the beige harness, while Jettas have the
black harness)
8. Look
for the clear wire in this harness. This is the wire that is the antenna for
the keyless remote. Not too impressive
9. Cut the
wire. Make sure you leave enough slack for you to strip
10. Strip
~2cm off the wire and fold the bare copper in half. The purpose of this is to
make it a little thicker so the connection is good. This is important because
the original wire is ~22gauge so it will be too thin for your butt connector.
11.
Connect the antenna to the other end of your butt connector. Plug the
beige/black wire connector back in
D. Running
the "antenna"
12. Now
run your wire out the fusebox...
13. And up
the A pillar...
14. All the way to the B pillar. I had a lot of slack so I also
ran it down the pillar
15. Now
tuck the wire into the trim and you should finish with a very clean 6feet
antenna!
16. Test
your remote range before you reassemble the interior
