Q: 2000 jetta 2.0 automatic wont get out of park and break light wont work just replaced break light switch still same issue help ple

asked by on August 24, 2017

I cant shift out of park and my brake lights wont turn on I replaced brake light switch and fuses still the problem continues help me please

My car has 150000 miles.
My car has an automatic transmission.

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