The average consumer cannot check transmission fluid in the 2000 VW jetta. You must go to a dealership for this service. The problematic transmissions are factory sealed and touted to be 'maintenance free' with the fluid port capped by the manufacturer. The 2000 Jettas (as well as other model years) are notorious for early transmission replacement. Do not expect the VW corp to take care of any transmission issues unless you force them to.
it has to.... go to the garage...
swap the transmission with one that has gearing allowing you to go that high, turbocharge it, and drive downhill. Also, remove the electronic limiter in the ECU programming.
Check the transmission fluid level, if it's necessary replace it.
THERE IS NO DIP STICK YOU HAVE TO GO TO A VW DEALER AND THEY HAVE TO GO IN TO YOUR ENGINE AND CHECK THE TRANS. FLUID CALL AND CHECK THE PRICE BEFORE YOU BRING YOUR CAR.
Check the transmission fluid level.
It is important to know the fluid capacity of a car. The 1998 Jetta holds approximately two liters of transmission fluid, which would be a little over 2 quarts.
have you checked the fluid level?
I had a 2000 jetta and the dipstick is down below by the rack & pinion on the driver's side. It is not long enough to reach the top (accessible from open hood). You have to go under the car and reach on the front drivers side of the transmission.
the shop I go to said that my 2000 Jetta would not pass the smog check when the catalytic converter went bad.
When any vehicle won't go into drive it is a transmission problem.
Turn headlight switch on then pull out...there you go!