2001 Volkswagen Jetta General Question

There is key lock in my car on the drivers side in between the gas and trunk buttons,what is that for?

Posted Mar 28th by Nikkie Cohen the owner of a Volkswagen Jetta 2001, Volkswagen, Jetta, Lock, Key, "Key Hole", Buttons, Button, "Driver's Door", Door, Valet, Fuel, Trunk, "Fuel Door", "Trunk Release", Switch, Switches,

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Hello,

Thank you for writing in. This is a lock for the two switches it sits next to. It is called the IIRC lock. The purpose is to keep anyone else who may be driving the car from getting access to the fuel tank and the trunk. Most refer to it as a valet lock.

⟩ Answered on Mar 28th, 2018 by Jessica Howe, Automotive Expert & Coach at AskPatty.com

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