Out of my realm but am asking for help on behalf of someon else.

[newlevel98]

A girl I work with has an 03 jetta,
She has an intermittent problem where it wont shift out of park. I know there is a sensor for the brake and all of that good stuff. She has been in and out of the dealer and they say they couldnt get it to happen.
I know her car has a sealed tranny. I am not sure if it is an electronic problem or a tarnsmission problem.
Reading what i have read so far in this forum transmission problems seem pretty common in Jettas.
I referred her to this site but she didnt go to it. I just like to get the opinion of alot of people not just one mechanic at a dealership.
I think they should replace her transmission since it is under warranty but they dont seem to want to help her at all
has anyone had a similar problem or does anyone have a clue what may be causing this problem?????
I am jsut trying to help out a friend hopefully someone in this forum can help me...

[boschmann]

It's usuallyy just the solenoid or lock pin sticking at the shifter.

[veedubmechanic]

Brake light switch


The tranny is NOT bad

[newlevel98]

Solenoid lock pin and brake light switch have been checked and or replaced.
She took it to the dealer again and was finally able to show them the problem.
I agree about the tranny. If it is shifting fine and not slippin gears it has to be something electronic or somehting connected to the transmission.

Just want to say that i appreciate the help given so far in this forum. Hopefully she will get it fixed eventuallty.