take a volt Ohm meter to either side of one wire then do the same for the other, if the ohm's dont give you a steady reading then the iwre needs to be replaced.
8-amp fuses are recommended for practically everything on a Beetle of that age. http://www.vw-resource.com/wiring.html#standard
Hi the fuses for the heated seats is uderneath the rear seat once you lift up the seat you will see the fuse fox
Check your fuses.
check fuses
The fuse layout diagram for a 2000 vw beetle is on the panel that covers the fuses. The fuses are located on the side of the dash on the drivers side. When you pop off the cover, there should be a fuse puller and a digram of the fuses on the cover that you just popped off.
on the driver side end of the dash
fuses appear ok. Still no sound, radio, CD player, DVD player appear to be working
There is a fuse panel on the door jam of the driver side door. The fuses are labeled on the door of the fuse panel.
http://ww2.justanswer.com/uploads/deleontow/2009-08-07_041633_98_Beetle_Fuse_arraignment.pdf
Check your car fuses.
cAN ANYONE TELL ME WHERE I CAN FIND THE HEADLIGHT FUSES FOR A 1998 NEW BEETLE I found a diagram here: http://www.somewhereville.com/blogimages/New_Beetle_Fuse_Card_large_10April2009.jpg
try replacing your bulbs and check sockets for corrosion or possible loose wires try wiggling the wires