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SEAT Toledo stuck in Park

Hi,

My Toledo SE 20V Auto (2000, W Reg) has started to stick in park. When I depress the brake pedal the light on the console by the transmission lever stays on so I cannot move the lever into drive. After a number of attempts is seems to free itself. I noticed that sometimes when I press the brake pedal, the lever unlock itself, then after about a second it locks up again. I can hear a sort of low clunking sound from the console when this happens.

Does anybody know what might be causing this?

TIA

Bren

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Bren
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faulty brake light switch is a possible cause and the first thing to check, do the brake lights work every time you press the pedal?

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mrcheerful

I haven't noticed this. I'll check in the morning

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Bren

They seem to. Its not always easy to check when you are driving. The car has been OK today but I am very wary of putting it into park.

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Bren

Mr Cheerful is right, sounds like a dickey switch. I'd consider replacing the switch even though it looks like it's ok for now. It's bound to break at the worst possible time isn't it!

Steven

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Steven

That's what I'm worried about! Any idea how much it would cost?

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Bren

Same thing went on my Galaxy, cost £9 from Ford (not the cheapest place!!)

Was a right bugger to change - they think everyone has got tiny thin hands!

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Steven

At a guess probably the brake pedal switch. Are the brake lights working, when you press the pedal (this isn't a fool proof option, as some vehicles have seperate switches for the auto box and brake lights)

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Moray Cuthill

OK Thanks for your help

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Bren

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