1999 Volkswagen Jetta Service and Repair Manual

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1999 Volkswagen Jetta service and repair manual — a detailed, factory-style reference for maintenance, diagnostics, and repair. Use it to confirm correct procedures, specifications, and system coverage before you start work.

Designed for technicians and DIY owners, this manual helps you diagnose issues correctly, follow proven repair steps, and use wiring diagrams and system sections to track faults faster.

What’s included

  • Step-by-step repair procedures and service information
  • Specifications and reference data (where provided)
  • Electrical diagnostics with wiring diagrams
  • Coverage across major systems: engine, transmission/driveline, brakes, steering, suspension, HVAC, and more

Trims covered

  • GLX VR6 Sedan 4-Door
  • GL Sedan 4-Door
  • GLS VR6 Sedan 4-Door
  • GLX Sedan 4-Door
  • Base Sedan 4-Door
  • Wolfsburg Edition Sedan 4-Door
  • VR6 Carat Sedan 4-Door
  • GLS Sedan 4-Door
  • CL Sedan 4-Door
  • TDI Sedan 4-Door
  • GLS Confort Sedan 4-Door

Engines covered

  • 1.8L 1781CC l4 GAS DOHC Turbocharged
  • 2.8L 2771CC V6 GAS SOHC Naturally Aspirated
  • 2.0L 1984CC 121Cu. In. l4 GAS SOHC Naturally Aspirated
  • 1.8L 1781CC l4 GAS SOHC Naturally Aspirated
  • 1.9L 1896CC 116Cu. In. l4 DIESEL SOHC Turbocharged

Index / Table of contents

  • Body
  • Brakes
  • Chassis Electrical
  • Driveline
  • Engine Cooling
  • Engine Electrical
  • Engine Mechanical
  • Engine Performance & Emission Controls
  • Fuel System
  • General Information & Identification
  • Heating, Ventilation, & Air Conditioning
  • Hybrid & Electric Vehicle Systems
  • Steering
  • Suspension
  • Transmission, Clutch, & Transfer Case
  • Wiring Diagrams

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Vehicle Safety Data

1999 Volkswagen Jetta Recalls & Complaints

NHTSA #03V15600023/04/2003Component: EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS

CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 2.8L VR6 ENGINES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 110, "TIRE SELECTION AND RIMS." THE RECOMMENDED COLD TIRE I

Consequence

UNDER INFLATED TIRES CAN AFFECT VEHICLE HANDLING, AND DRIVING WITH SUBSTANTIALY UNDER INFLATED TIRES

Remedy

OWNERS WILL BE PROVIDED WITH CORRECTED LABELS, OR A DEALER CAN INSTALL THE LABEL IF THE OWNER WISHES

NHTSA #04V09600020/02/2004Component: EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS:SWITCH

ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, A BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH ON THESE VEHICLES MAY MALFUNCTION.

Consequence

IF THIS HAPPENS, THE BRAKE LIGHTS COULD BECOME INOPERATIVE, OR COME ON AND STAY ON, EVEN THOUGH THE

Remedy

THIS RECALL HAS BEEN SUPERCEDED BY 06V-183. OWNERS WHO HAVE HAD A REMEDY PERFORMED UNDER THIS RECAL

TSB #10241177

Update to Volkswagen engine oil standards

TSB #10237427

Volkswagen Engine oil quality standards, update to attachments.

TSB #10235138

Engine oil quality standards, update to attachments.

TSB #10228180

Update model year applicability to include 2023.

TSB #10228178

Battery testing and charging using special tools VAS6161 & GRX3000VAS Charger. Updated to include additional model year applicability.

TSB #10175799

Tool number added to table. Removal of Behr Flush Kit. VAS 6337/1A

TSB #10174476

Updated to include additional models and model year applicability.

TSB #10236426

Contacting the parts helpline

Showing the 8 most recent of 159 technical service bulletins on file with NHTSA.

20031008Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITIONCrash reportedFire reported

CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ON, CAR RUNS ROUGH WHEN WET. HAS ALWAYS. BRING IT IN FOR DIAGNOSTIC AND THEY SAY IT IS THE IGNITION COIL PACK. IT WAS REPLACED AND THE DAY AFTER SERVICE IS COMPLETED ON THE WAY T

20030121Component: SEAT BELTS:FRONTCrash reportedFire reported

I WAS TRAVELING WAS TRAVELING ABOUT 15-25 MILES PER HOUR, WHEN I STRUCK THE CAR IN FRONT OF ME. THERE WAS NO DAMAGE TO CAN IN FRONT, ALTHOUGH MY HOOD AND BUMPER WAS DENTED. ALSO, MY DRIVER''S SIDE A

20010625Component: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITEDCrash reported3 injured

CAR ACCELERATED FROM 5 MPH UNTIL HIT THE CAR IN FRONT.BRAKE DIDN'T WORK.THIS HAPPENED ONCE BEFORE. DEALER INSULTED DRIVER INSTEAD OF A FOLLOWUP. *AK

20010625Component: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROLCrash reported3 injured

CAR ACCELERATED FROM 5 MPH UNTIL HIT THE CAR IN FRONT.BRAKE DIDN'T WORK.THIS HAPPENED ONCE BEFORE. DEALER INSULTED DRIVER INSTEAD OF A FOLLOWUP. *AK

20070305Component: STRUCTURE:BODY:ROOF AND PILLARSCrash reported2 injured

TL* - THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THERE WERE TWO SAFETY RECALLS 06V183000 AND 99V251000. , ONE RECALL WAS FOR THE BRAKE LAMP SWITCH ASSEMBLE AND THE OTHER WAS FO

Showing the 5 most serious of 488 complaints filed with NHTSA.

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