Acc/Start Authorization J518 Kessy Volkswagen Passat Jetta Beetle GTI Golf Keyless Entry Module Repair Service
Acc/Start Authorization J518 Kessy Volkswagen Passat Jetta Beetle GTI Golf Keyless Entry Module Repair Service
Couldn't load pickup availability
Keyless Entry Module Kessy PQ35 Repair Service
Also known as Access Start Authorization Module J518, Address 05.
Failure symptoms:
No crank, no start, no communication with the module
5K0959434 5K0959434B 5K0-959-434-J
5k0959434a, 5k0959434az05, 5k0959434b, 5k0959434e, 5k0959434g
5K0-959-434; 5K0959434Z1T; 5K0959434Z1U
5K0-959-434-A, 5K0-959-434-A-Z05, 5K0-959-434-B, 5K0-959-434-E, 5K0-959-434-G
5K0837202RINF 5K0-837-202-A-INB, 5K0-837-202-A-INF
2022 Volkswagen Passat Limited Edition, R-Line, SE 2.0L L4 - Gas
2021 Volkswagen Passat R-Line, S, SE 2.0L L4 - Gas
2020 Volkswagen Passat R-Line, S, SE, SEL 2.0L L4 - Gas
2019 Volkswagen Beetle Final Edition SE, Final Edition SEL, S, SE 2.0L L4 - Gas
2019 Volkswagen Passat SE R-Line, Wolfsburg Edition 2.0L L4 - Gas
2018 Volkswagen Beetle Coast, Dune, S, SE 2.0L L4 - Gas
2018 Volkswagen Jetta GLI, S, SE, SE Sport, SEL, Sport, Wolfsburg Edition 1.4L L4 - Gas, 1.8L L4 - Gas, 2.0L L4 - Gas
2018 Volkswagen Passat GT, R-Line, S, SE, SEL Premium 2.0L L4 - Gas, 3.6L V6 - Gas
2018 Volkswagen Tiguan Limited Base 2.0L L4 - Gas
2017 Volkswagen Beetle #PinkBeetle, Classic, Dune, R-Line SEL, S, SE, SEL 1.8L L4 - Gas, 2.0L L4 - Gas
2017 Volkswagen Jetta GLI, S, SE, SEL, Sport 1.4L L4 - Gas, 1.8L L4 - Gas, 2.0L L4 - Gas
2017 Volkswagen Passat R-Line, S, SE, SEL Premium 1.8L L4 - Gas, 3.6L V6 - Gas
2017 Volkswagen Tiguan S, SEL, Sport, Wolfsburg Edition 2.0L L4 - Gas
2016 Volkswagen Beetle Denim, Dune, Fleet Edition, R-Line S, R-Line SE, R-Line SEL, S, SE, SEL, Wolfsburg Edition 1.8L L4 - Gas, 2.0L L4 - Gas
2016 Volkswagen Jetta GLI SE, GLI SEL, Hybrid SEL Premium, S, SE, SEL, SEL Premium, Sport 1.4L L4 - Electric/Gas, 1.4L L4 - FULL HYBRID EV-GAS (FHEV), 1.4L L4 - Gas, 1.8L L4 - Gas, 2.0L L4 - Gas
2016 Volkswagen Passat R-Line, S, SE, SEL, SEL Premium 1.8L L4 - Gas, 3.6L V6 - Gas
2016 Volkswagen Tiguan R-Line, S, SE, SEL 2.0L L4 - Gas
2015 Volkswagen Beetle Base, Classic, Fleet Edition, R-Line, TDI 1.8L L4 - Gas, 2.0L L4 - Diesel, 2.0L L4 - Gas
2015 Volkswagen Jetta Base, GLI SE, GLI SEL, Hybrid SEL Premium, S, SE, SEL, Sport, TDI S, TDI SE, TDI SEL 1.4L L4 - Electric/Gas, 1.4L L4 - FULL HYBRID EV-GAS (FHEV), 1.8L L4 - Gas, 2.0L L4 - Diesel, 2.0L L4 - Gas
2015 Volkswagen Passat Limited Edition, S, SE, SEL Premium, Sport, TDI SE, TDI SEL Premium, Wolfsburg Edition 1.8L L4 - Gas, 2.0L L4 - Diesel, 3.6L V6 - Gas
2015 Volkswagen Tiguan R-Line, S, SE, SEL 2.0L L4 - Gas
2014 Volkswagen Beetle Base, GSR, R-Line, TDI 1.8L L4 - Gas, 2.0L L4 - Diesel, 2.0L L4 - Gas, 2.5L L5 - Gas
2014 Volkswagen GTI Driver's Edition, Wolfsburg Edition 2.0L L4 - Gas
2014 Volkswagen Golf Base, TDI 2.0L L4 - Diesel, 2.5L L5 - Gas
2014 Volkswagen Jetta GLI, Hybrid, Hybrid SE, Hybrid SEL, Hybrid SEL Premium, S, SE, SEL, TDI, TDI Premium 1.4L L4 - Electric/Gas, 1.4L L4 - FULL HYBRID EV-GAS (FHEV), 1.8L L4 - Gas, 2.0L L4 - Diesel, 2.0L L4 - Gas, 2.5L L5 - Gas
2014 Volkswagen Passat S, SE, SEL Premium, TDI SE, TDI SEL Premium, Wolfsburg Edition 1.8L L4 - Gas, 2.0L L4 - Diesel, 2.5L L5 - Gas, 3.6L V6 - Gas
2014 Volkswagen Tiguan R-Line, S, SE, SEL 2.0L L4 - Gas
2013 Volkswagen Beetle Base, R-Line, TDI, Turbo 2.0L L4 - Diesel, 2.0L L4 - Gas, 2.5L L5 - Gas
2013 Volkswagen GTI Base 2.0L L4 - Gas
2013 Volkswagen Golf Base, TDI 2.0L L4 - Diesel, 2.5L L5 - Gas
2013 Volkswagen Golf R Base 2.0L L4 - Gas
2013 Volkswagen Jetta GLI, Hybrid, Hybrid SE, Hybrid SEL, S, SE, SEL, TDI, TDI Premium 1.4L L4 - Electric/Gas, 1.4L L4 - FULL HYBRID EV-GAS (FHEV), 2.0L L4 - Diesel, 2.0L L4 - Gas, 2.5L L5 - Gas
2013 Volkswagen Passat S, SE, SEL, SEL Premium, TDI SE, TDI SEL, Wolfsburg Edition 2.0L L4 - Diesel, 2.5L L5 - Gas, 3.6L V6 - Gas
2013 Volkswagen Tiguan S, SE, SEL 2.0L L4 - Gas
2012 Volkswagen Beetle Base, Turbo 2.0L L4 - Gas, 2.5L L5 - Gas
2012 Volkswagen GTI Base 2.0L L4 - Gas
2012 Volkswagen Golf Base, TDI 2.0L L4 - Diesel, 2.5L L5 - Gas
2012 Volkswagen Golf R Base 2.0L L4 - Gas
2012 Volkswagen Jetta GLI, S, SE, SEL, TDI, TDI Premium 2.0L L4 - Diesel, 2.0L L4 - Gas, 2.5L L5 - Gas
2012 Volkswagen Passat S, SE, SEL, SEL Premium, TDI SE, TDI SEL 2.0L L4 - Diesel, 2.5L L5 - Gas, 3.6L V6 - Gas
2012 Volkswagen Tiguan S, SE, SEL 2.0L L4 - Gas
2011 Volkswagen GTI Base 2.0L L4 - Gas
2011 Volkswagen Golf Base, TDI 2.0L L4 - Diesel, 2.5L L5 - Gas
2011 Volkswagen Jetta Base, S, SE, SEL, TDI 2.0L L4 - Diesel, 2.0L L4 - Gas, 2.5L L5 - Gas
2011 Volkswagen Tiguan S, SE, SEL 2.0L L4 - Gas
2010 Volkswagen GTI Base 2.0L L4 - Gas
2010 Volkswagen Golf Base, TDI 2.0L L4 - Diesel, 2.5L L5 - Gas

Getting Started
Submit Your Work Order
Fill out our simple work order form to get your unique work order number. We'll email you shipping instructions immediately. Ship your module to us using any carrier (USPS, FedEx, UPS). Include your work order number with your shipment.
What's Covered
Thorough Bench Testing
Every module is tested before and after repair to ensure full functionality. If your unit tests fine, shows no issues, or is deemed non-repairable, a bench fee applies. We'll contact you before charging anything beyond the base service fee.
What to Expect
Turnaround & Warranty
✓ Turnaround: 2-3 business days (complex jobs may take longer)
✓ Warranty: 6 months on repairs we perform
✓ Programming: Not required—plug and drive
About ECU Maverick — Expert ECU Repair & Programming Services
ECU Maverick specializes in component-level ECU repair and programming for European, domestic, and specialty vehicles. Based in Fort Myers, Florida, we serve independent repair shops, dealerships, and vehicle owners nationwide.
Where most shops rely on reprogram-and-replace methods, we take a different approach. Our technicians diagnose and repair individual circuits at the board level, restoring modules that others write off as failures. This expertise comes from years of reverse engineering and bench testing across thousands of control units.
Vehicles We Service
We specialize in European automotive electronics, including BMW, Mercedes-Benz, Audi, Porsche, Land Rover, Bentley, Ferrari, Lamborghini, Maserati, and Aston Martin ECU repair. We also service domestic vehicles, heavy equipment control modules, and marine electronics systems.
Why Shops and Owners Choose Us
Fast Turnaround — Most ECU repairs ship within 2–3 business days. Same-day rush service available.
Plug-and-Play Ready — Every module leaves fully programmed and coded to your vehicle. No dealer visit required.
Direct Communication — Text or call us and speak with a real technician. No ticket queues, no waiting.
6-Month Unlimited Mileage Warranty — Drive with confidence. Our warranty covers you regardless of how many miles you put on.
Our Commitment
We exist to keep your vehicle out of the dealership and back on the road—with reliable repairs, transparent pricing, and expert support from start to finish. Every job receives the same attention we'd give our own vehicle.