see link.
http://www.autozone.com/shopping/repairGuide.htm?pageId=0900c152800b018f#hd1-1-2
Torque specs for a 1998 Volkswagen jetta 2.0
4 x 100
my 1998 vr6 jetta gets approximately 23 mpg in city driving with 5 speed transmission.
5 and a half
The Volkswagen Corporation has been manufacturing the Jetta model since 1998. It is one of their top selling vehicles and has positive reviews from drivers.
i believe 5w-30 is recommended by the manufacutrer
changing the bulb
buy a new one
Part of the coil mounted to the fire wall
I just had this same problem with my 1998 VW Jetta. My parking brake light came on one day, but only half illuminated. Shortly after my windshield wipers and headlights stopped working. My radio works but the fans don't work either. I just found a thread which seems to point the problem at the ignition switch: http://car.justanswer.com/volkswagen/6uht-1998-volkswagen-jetta-headlights
the radio code is on the back of the radio. take the radio out and you can see it.
It could be the keyswitch or the starter solenoid.