Car will not move in either direction

2012 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA
50,000 MILES • 1.8L • 5 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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RAHBARNETT
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2012 VW Jetta SE...the car starts (no problem); goes into Reverse/Neutral/Drive/Sport (no problem). However, when in Reverse in will not move, only rise up a little. In Drive it will not move, just dip a little. If I place enough pressure on the gas pedal the car moves, almost like the hand-brake is engaged (which it is not).
It looks like the calipers are locked on the front rotors, but I really don't know.

Please Help!!!
Jul 6, 2015 at 7:02 AM
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MHPAUTOS
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Jack the car up and see if you have a locked up wheel, start here.
Jul 12, 2015 at 5:39 AM
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Hi Rahbarnett,

It sounds like you may have a broken axle, can you have a helper look at the axle while the car is in gear?

Best, Ken
Jul 12, 2015 at 11:38 AM
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