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March 1, 2013 Service bulletin

If key blade is found to stick or bind when opening or closing, check position of roll pin that secures...

Volkswagen technical service bulletin TT571302 for 2000-2013 Volkswagen Jetta, 2000-2013 Volkswagen Passat and 2000-2013 Volkswagen Beetle and others.

Bulletin number
TT571302
Component
Electrical system: ignition: anti-theft: immobilizer/proximity: key/sender
Summary
If key blade is found to stick or bind when opening or closing, check position of roll pin that secures key blade to mechanism. If roll pin is sticking out on either side (as shown below), do not replace key. Instead, use appropriate sized punch and hammer to drive in the roll pin so that it is flush with edge of mechanism.

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