How to [EASILY] Replace the Battery - Volkswagen Jetta (2019-2023)

[@gauravgrewal7246]

Thank u boss!! I replaced my jetta’s battery by myself! Appreciate ur help. Keep posting new content so we normal people save some money! Thanx again.

[@VirarAutomotive]

You’re welcome! Glad I could help!

[@JessicaFrasier-p7l]

Thank you! Auto parts store told me I would have to take my car to a shop to have the battery programmed for my 2020 VW Jetta. Your video proved them wrong! Very easy to follow.

[@VirarAutomotive]

Glad to hear that you found the video helpful!

[@jordanbell199]

how important is it to put an EFB vs an AGM?

[@sabianusher1985]

Thank you so much! I saved myself a lot of trouble learning this and it’s perfectly fixed!

[@VirarAutomotive]

Glad to hear that you found the video helpful!

[@v.b.8847]

Hello,ich habe Tiguan BJ 2015 nach dem ich die Batterie gebaut habe,muss ich nur kurz fahren? Aus und Off? Muss ich nichts manuell ins Menü einstellen? Danke

[@UNAYLYNN-qd9mr]

Thank you so much 👍🏻 Everything is OK as you say 👌 2020 VW Jetta $ +++ saved

[@jtizzle2132]

Okay I’m going to trust you mine went out today ill buy the factory battery since they are trying to charge 500$ to replace it and program

[@VirarAutomotive]

If you are concerned about programming, any good mechanic shop can do it..it takes 2 mins. Dealers aren't the only ones who have the tool

[@jtizzle2132]

@@VirarAutomotive i did what you said to do and i have had no issues thank you for this video!

[@Eyusria27]

@@biancajeannineI asked Costco and they said they don’t replace batteries all they do is sell them 😅

[@floreslouis]

Costco said they dont do battery replacement on this vehicle

[@justabrothaonyoutube]

@@floreslouisit’s like everywhere i go they are scared to change my battery, so ima just try it myself 😂

[@everardogonzalez-kb1ng]

Super big help my guy you save me and extra 200$ bucks

[@VirarAutomotive]

Thank you! Glad to hear that you found the video helpful!

[@sweetee81]

Thanks, I have a 2020 and was told not to do it but now I’m def gonna try!!! The battery is on its way now 🤞

[@VirarAutomotive]

Thank you! Glad you found it useful!

[@Wiffdet]

how'd it work out for you with the start/stop?

[@sweetee81]

@ it’s been working just fine

[@Wiffdet]

@@sweetee81 I did mine the other day! No issues :)

[@sweetee81]

@ great! It’s been 5 months and my battery has been going strong. Thank God for videos like this!

[@erikts70]

Thank you! Simplified!🤙

[@VirarAutomotive]

Glad it helped!

[@VirarAutomotive]

Okay so here is the deal with programming/reprogramming/registering the battery. When a battery gets old the alternator has to send a higher amperage current to charge the battery. With a new battery it has to send a lower one. So when you register the battery, the alternator resets the cycle and starts sending a lower amperage current to charge the battery. If you just put in a new battery and don't register the battery, the alternator won't know and will continue to send a higher amperage battery. The only downside to this is that it will affect the new battery life by a bit. You can get the battery programmed at any good mechanic shop. Most of them have the computer tool needed to do the job. Dealership isn't the only place that has the tool. Hope this answers the common concern about programming/registering the battery

[@0990-l7b]

So, the new battery that i'm gonna put, must be 100% the same as the old battery ? I mean 59ah, 640A...etc ? And, what about REPROGRAMATING, when it is necessary and when not ? I have jetta 2019 with star stop button... Thx

[@mackaltman]

Follow his guidance. Won’t be an issue. Just replaced ours.

[@estebanmata6445]

Did it end up having to be the exact same one? :/

[@batman1169]

@@mackaltman did it work? doing mine in 2 days

[@noelg7902]

Where could you order the battery? Thanks

[@VirarAutomotive]

Walmart and Costco anywhere in US or Canada are good options to get the batteries. Otherwise in US you have AutoZone, NAPA Auto parts O'Reilly Auto Parts or Advance Auto Parts. In Canada you have Canadian Tire, Part Source or NAPA Auto Parts. Basically any auto parts store and Walmart / Costco. In my experience Walmart / Costco have good prices for the batteries.

[@maxandrojuarez1316]

Thank u so much. This video was helpful. 🙏

[@VirarAutomotive]

Glad it was helpful! Cheers!

[@arturorenteria6159]

If I replace battery my self I don’t have to take to the dealer to re program it ??

[@VirarAutomotive]

In a nutshell, you should but don't have to. Also any mechanic shop with a good enough diagnostic tool should be able to register/program the new battery. You don't have to go to the dealership for it. The reason for getting the battery registered/programmed is that the car charges new batteries at a slower rate and as the battery gets older it charges it at a faster rate. You need to let the car know that you have replaced the battery so it now goes back to charging the battery at a slower rate. If you don't, it will continue charging the new battery at the fast rate and potentially decrease the battery lifespan.

[@ChristianStrange1]

@@VirarAutomotive Great info. I changed my battery using your instructions. Went to the VW dealership today for programming and they tried to talk me out of the battery and to have them do it for $450!! I left with no programming and will find someplace else. The battery at VW is $350 alone...I paid $189 at NAPA Auto Parts.

[@jackboy2472]

@@VirarAutomotiveok this answered my question

[@0990-l7b]

​@@ChristianStrange1so...how did you solve finaly this ? Is it really necessary to reprogramate after puting a new battery, may i do it alone (reprogramating)? Or, i just put the new battery..and simple ride the car... Thx

[@toptiermango2122]

Did anyone get a check engine light from the battery?

[@VirarAutomotive]

Shouldn't be cause of the new battery. Just switch on and off the couple times. Drive it around the block. Switch it on and off, and everything should reset itself.

[@bihlover80s33]

Yes, I did. PO562. With code reader innovation 3020b. What that means, not sure but after research it says the alternator.

[@yzf-R127]

My check engine light came on today when I replaced the battery what did you do to turn the check engine light off ? ​@@bihlover80s33

[@dawnjohnson8739]

Thank you!😊

[@VirarAutomotive]

You're welcome 😊

[@AaronCantu-q8n]

So do i need to program the battery?

[@VirarAutomotive]

See my pinned comment on it. You don't have to. You can get it programmed if you want at any reputable local mechanic shop.

[@Geon01]

Great! Thanks❤

[@VirarAutomotive]

You're welcome 😊

[@xavierzapien]

thank you sir! Really like the thorough explanation.

[@VirarAutomotive]

Glad it was helpful!

[@vtchy]

Thank you

[@VirarAutomotive]

Glad I could help!

[@LeoDominguez-f7r]

What tool did you use

[@samanthaloraine3129]

10 mm socket , 13 mm socket, ratchet and ratchet extension

[@VirarAutomotive]

Yup!

[@TheOneandOnlyJoeyPop]

Does this work for a TSI

[@VirarAutomotive]

I don't see why it wouldn't.

[@BrakRulesAll]

The original battery is not an AGM battery here, it's EFB (Enhanced Flooded Battery) as is the replacement. I would have taken my own advice and replaced it with AGM. But hey.

[@VirarAutomotive]

German cars. Never a simple thing to work on them.. Haha.

[@oliveryu1914]

thank you sir

[@VirarAutomotive]

Most welcome. Glad I could help 😃

[@Cwb2nv]

Is this the jetta se?

[@VirarAutomotive]

Yes it is.

[@manwithaplan14]

I was told by the dealer it needs to be recoded and reset when you change the battery is that true?

[@agentnunez5118]

Nope. They're scamming as usual the computer will do it

[@VirarAutomotive]

You should to register the new battery with the car computer, but you can get it done at at any mechanic shop and you don't have to do it right away. You can install the battery, get back on the road and then when you get a chance get the battery registered.

[@rudydaberry122]

How to tell what group size your battery is? All I see on the battery is 5TA 915 105 B

[@VirarAutomotive]

Group H5 or Group H6. tires.costco.ca/Batteries/SearchResultsByVehicle?lang=en-ca&batteryType=Automotive&Year=2019&Make=Volkswagen&Model=Jetta&Engine=L4-2.0L-GAS~L4-2.0L-GAZ

[@rudydaberry122]

@@VirarAutomotive so I can use either?

[@VirarAutomotive]

That's correct.

[@NemoHoes-nn5ww]

​@@VirarAutomotiveWhich battery do you recommend for colder weather areas and also is the size same the h5 & h6?

[@VirarAutomotive]

Either is fine. They are interchangeable in size. Just go with H6 for winter weather. It's slightly bigger and more expensive though.

[@juancalderon2402]

What happens if I didn’t get an amg battery

[@VirarAutomotive]

Not really sure, but I would stick with the AGM battery, especially with these german cars and their sensitive electronics.

[@adrianczaplinski7774]

If battery is in the hood go for efb if inside trunk go for agm

[@mackaltman]

@@adrianczaplinski7774dealership said AGM goes under hood as well

[@MrJoebob311]

Replaced battery my car remote not working

[@VirarAutomotive]

Try replacing the car remote battery and see if that helps. Just replacing the car battery shouldn't affect the performance of the key remote.

[@batman1169]

No sure if the odds of this being answer in two days is possible. I have this exact car and issue and battery, the dealer said in 2020 the company went bankrupt, can. a agm battery from Costco and do this. Anyone else have success with differnt brands. The AGM in canada at the dealership is $455!! yes last time I got a batter it was under $200 tax in! The hour labor to install.

[@VirarAutomotive]

Not sure what you mean? You can get an AGM battery from costco for this vehicle and you will be okay.

[@BlckVikin]

So why did they say you need to keep the computer running while changing a battery

[@RitchardJennings]

Right they told me that too

[@luischavarria9049]

You dont use save memory for keep all the information

[@Cd1988B]

dont slam anything on a VW

[@edl617]

Buy not buying a Volkswagon made after 1996

[@VirarAutomotive]

Glad to hear that you found the video helpful!