1997 Volkswagen Eurovan Shifter Stuck Cannot Get Out Park Running Turned

1997 VOLKSWAGEN EUROVAN
96,000 MILES
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my shifter is stuck and i cannot get out of park?

It is running, i have turned the wheel, with my foot on the brake.

The small button on the shirter will not go in or depress

Nov 1, 2012 at 10:01 AM
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Do your brake lights work? Do you hear a "clicking sound" from the shifter when you step on the brake pedal?

Could be a bad brake light switch or park/neutral starter/interlock relay as well.

Thomas
Nov 1, 2012 at 6:06 PM
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