Electrical Components
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2006 Volkswagen New Beetle, 2005 Volkswagen New Beetle, and 2004 Volkswagen New Beetle. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
When touching a metal object, it may cause an electrostatic discharge. The reason for this is the electrostatic charge of the human body. This charge can lead to functional problems by touching the electrical components of the transmission and selector lever mechanism.
-- Touch a grounded object, e.g. a water pipe or a lifting platform, before working on the electrical components!
-- Do not make direct contact on connector terminals.