2001 Audi A4 2.8 will not shift out of park. We replaced the heater coil and associated hoses and had to remove the entire dash/console, including the steering column. Any suggestions?

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2001 Audi A4 2.8 Troubleshooting
Will not shift out of park.

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T_S_T answered 9 years ago

Have you checked the neutral safety switch?It unlock,s the shifter.

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jbrink10 answered 9 years ago

No. Is it located in the steering column?

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T_S_T answered 9 years ago

It is located under dash,link switch to the break pedal,when you mash break,sensor releases the shifter.

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jbrink10 answered 9 years ago

We will check it again. Thank you so much!!

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T_S_T answered 9 years ago

I agree it cranks,but there is a shifter pin,in the shifter,it is released by the park saftey switch,other word,s neutral safety switch.you alway,s have to mash the break before the pedal will let you shift.

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