I did just bring my 2002 Jetta GLS 1.8T to dealer service for the same
> reason, and result. Have you resolved this issue? Do you have any
> insight or related information?
I missed the original posting that went along with this reply. I would be interested in seeing it because I had a 2002 1.8T with the triptronic that I got rid of it because I didn't like the jerky, "dumbness" of the transmission.
**** I now have a 5-speed, 2003 Jetta TDI.