Some how this morning when I step on the break to shift gear to R to move the car, And its doesn't shift. ( won't move at all) I Look @ the signal nxt to it (shoes symbol, everytime u step on the brake, the signal lights turnoff) well its doesn't turnoff light stay on. So I can't drive the car @ all bc I can't shift the gear.
( is it Tranny problem?)

I have 1999 audi A6 awd.

Thank you guys in advance.....

 

I believe it is called your shift interlock switch. It is not part of the transmission, it is just a safety check that won't allow you to engage the transmission without you pressing down on the brake peddle. In Volvo's there was a manual override button, but on the Audi I have never seen one.

That's all I can tell you. But it will give you a place to start from.

Jeff

 

Yea that's what I thought too, now gotta figure out where's that interlock. Thanks a lot

Anymore audi owners have the same problem would help me out? Thanks

 

Most likely cause -- The brake light switch - Have someone stand behind the vehicle and step on the brake - If the lights don't go on you need to replace the switch. - Do a search here there is lots of info on what you need to do.

 

Thank you,
Do ours audi have brake shift interlock ?

 

Yes, it is what prevents you from moving the shifter until putting your foot on the brake peddle. The shift interlock is just a solenoid that releases a pin. The pin prevents you from moving the shifter, when you press on the brake, the brake switch tells the solenoid to move the pin out of the way.

If your case, because your little brake symbol stops blinking when you press on the brake, I would say your brake light switch still works as it appears to be sending a signal to the interlock that you pressed down the brake peddle. But your interlock is bad. But I could be completely wrong.