Even though you replaced the coil, it may be bad. You should test that first. If the coil is okay, it could be that the ignition wires need to be replaced.
You might check the distributor cap - my 1997 Jetta would run very rough until I got into 2nd gear when the weather was damp or wet. I checked the distributor and not only was one of the connections loose, there was a crack in the cap. After I replaced that...it was perfect in any weather.
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Is is located inside the distributor.
Bad ignition rotor? Bad distributor cap? Bad ignition wires?
No. They are coil packs and each spark plug has its own.
1-3-4-2 Distributor rotates clockwise.
Here is a photo of the ignition coil. It is in the engine compartment against the fire wall. if you find the distributor with 4 wires going to the spark plugs, follow the distributor center wire which plugs into the ignition coil. A new coil is about $150. Good Luck. Sorry, the photo didn't work. Search at "http://www.gprparts.com/OEMParts/vw.asp" for a 1997 Jetta igition coil to see the photo
Unhook hose and connect to new connector very simple.
Does it sound like the car is getting compression when you turn it over? No spark may be because the distributor cap is way off. Timing could be gone. Ignition coil may need to be replaced. I would suggest searching in www.vwvortex.com in the JettaIII section or the 2.0L section and see what you can find.
its is you tachnometer that needs to be reseated or replaced.
When disassembling a Jetta mirror the piece must be removed from the vehicle by unscrewing the mounting screws. When off the mirror can be detached and clean, or replaced for a bigger unit.
The distributor is the crank sensor. If the timing belt was changed and the check engine light came on, the shaft that drives the distributor could be out of time.