I have a 2006 Volkswagon Toureg I parked it in the garage after workthe other day and when I went to move it later on it would not move in any gear, before i parked it the trans shifted great. Does anyone have any idea what it could be. I dont see how the transmission could have gone bad, could it be electrical and where do I begin to look. thanks

There is a cable that runs from brake to shifter. It either broke or stuck. you can take off shift cover and trace cable from brake. either unhook it or replace it

Replace the brake light switch if the brakes not coming on, its on the brake paddle. Gear shifter is powered through the brake light switch.

Just Replace the gasspring on the handbrake pedal Problem solved

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This problem also happened to me. However, I found the part online that replaces the second pink lever. The new part is made of metal so the part will never break again. I made the emergency fix with the dremel, ordered the part, and a week later the part came. I am making the permanent fix today. Follow the link above to order the new part. It costs around 49.00 including tax and shipping. It will take you appx 2 hours to remove the shifter, change the part, and reinstall.

your problem lies in the internal parts of your transmission which are the clutch linings, they are already worn out and starts to slide.

I had this problem as well. Took it to the garage and it was a $700 bill the part alone was $440 they had to drop the gas tank - and since then it's not been working right. The fan clutch went a week later another $700 bill. Picked it up and it was still making the same sound - garage replaced another sensor without charging me--picked it up and three days later the service engine light came on. Back to garage and another $80 part was needed under the hood. All this with just 52,500 miles and I keep it well maintained. Not a happy camper at all! Holding my breath but it's been only two days so far so good.

change the brake light switch

biggest reason for a check engine light coming on is gas cap not properly seated. I think you have you own answer. (((SMILE)))

You may try to take the console out from around the shifter and in there its a little moving rod that kind of rocks back and forth to unlock your gear from park when the brake has been steped on.A lot of times drink gets spilled in those and then when you step on the park brake it want disingage which makes it stick in park intermitinly.Any questions just let me know

there is a relay for the transmisson under the dash that controls the shifter, found out alittle about relays, there are some cheap ones on the net!