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Check brake interlock switch also

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Suggestion

Check for the brake interlock switch also, on the brake petal.

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Leading evidence: 'Check brake interlock switch also' (no explicit attributable resolution; this is a reported action or suggestion). Across 1 matching discussions, The most frequently discussed action is 'Check brake interlock switch also' (1 discussions). For that action, 0 discussions report a resolution and 0 report an unsuccessful attempt. No action has an explicit, attributable resolution report under the current rules. These are forum reports and suggestions, not a confirmed diagnosis.

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Tighten things up and look

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Take off the shifter cover boot and inspect and tighten things up and look for wear.

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Replace selector switch

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I have replaced the selector switch but this did not fix the problem.

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Check brake interlock switch also

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Check for the brake interlock switch also, on the brake petal.

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Replace selector switch

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I have replaced the selector switch but this did not fix the problem.

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Tighten things up and look

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Suggestion

Take off the shifter cover boot and inspect and tighten things up and look for wear.

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POST 1 / ORIGINAL POSTEROriginal post

I have a 2004 996 tiptronic cab. I keep getting "selector lever not engaged" message come up. I have replaced the selector switch but this did not fix the problem. The dealer had trouble diagnosing the problem and said I need a new gear selector lever that something electronic inside was at fault. I didn't think there was anything electronic about the lever and want to ask if anyone has any ideas before I buy a replacement one. My car has 51000 miles. Thanks

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Just a guess, but it could be just sloppy linkage. Take off the shifter cover boot and inspect and tighten things up and look for wear. Check for the brake interlock switch also, on the brake petal.

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