Car will not Move in either direction

Tiny
RAHBARNETT
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  • 2012 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA
  • 1.8L
  • 5 CYL
  • 2WD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 50,000 MILES
2012 VW Jetta SE. The car starts (no problem); goes into Reverse/Neutral/Drive/Sport (no problem). However, when in Reverse in will not move, only rise up a little. In Drive it will not move, just dip a little. If I place enough pressure on the gas pedal the car moves, almost like the hand-brake is engaged (which it is not).
It looks like the calipers are locked on the front rotors, but I really don't know.

Please Help!
Monday, July 6th, 2015 AT 7:02 AM

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Tiny
MHPAUTOS
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Jack the car up and see if you have a locked up wheel, start here.
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Sunday, July 12th, 2015 AT 5:39 AM
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KEN L
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Hi Rahbarnett,

It sounds like you may have a broken axle, can you have a helper look at the axle while the car is in gear?

Best, Ken
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Sunday, July 12th, 2015 AT 11:38 AM

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