[dtmerkle]

my car says it is in drive and wont start, it shows what gear it is acutually in for 2 seconds and then says drive on key up. any similar problems or helpful hints?

 

[JustALilBit]

You could try checking your timing belt.
Same issue that happened in my girlfriends Neon. Her timing belt was loose.

 

[95GrannyGolf]

Might be a problem with the multifunction switch (AKA neutral safety switch) or its wiring.
Are you able to move it into N (on our 95 Golf, we can with the key on), and if so, does it start then?

 

[Eric D]

Re: (JustALilBit)

Quote, originally posted by JustALilBit »

You could try checking your timing belt. Same issue that happened in my girlfriends Neon. Her timing belt was loose.

The VR6 has no timing belt, it has chains at the back of the block and head.
dtmerkle, the TCU could be an issue.