Originally Posted by fishingjoe

Have a 2004 Jetta GLS Turbo. 150,000+ miles. Everything works, except recently, and sporadically, would not go into reverse. Sometimes, after warmup, would reverse. Then, eventually, no reverse at all at any time. Dealer wants $6000 for new, Trans shops want $3000+ for used. I found a small trans shop that took apart trans (even though its sealed), and eventually determined that the REVERSE LOCKOUT SOLENOID needed to be replaced. Trans put back together, with new part...I GOT REVERSE! YIPPEE!