I hear there was a problem with the parking switch. The parking switch (what I call it) is the mechanism that is connected to the brake which would need to be depressed before you could shift out of park. It is a safety feature. So basicaly when you would push in the brake pedal the switch would not activate and therefore you could not shift out of park. FYI there is a recall on the parking switch.
WHAT'S WRONG WITH IT?
Compressor locked up.
Where is the oil pan on a 1999 Jetta located?
Shift linkage out of adjustment?
How do you check the transmission fluid level on 1999 jetta GLS?
Yes
5x100
G12
Number 377
2.0L ABA engines were used up to the 1999 Jetta (old design), while the 1999.5 (new design) Jetta and up uses the 2.0L AEG engine.
If you Catalatic Converter its on the exhaust... could be before or after the Muffler, I am not sure with the Jetta. But its located on the exhaust system.
Check the wiring to the shift solenoids on the side of the transmission. Stuff can fly up under the car and sever or damage them. That's what was wrong with my Kia.