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Not starting and message "Depress brake pedal!"

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I have a Touareg 2008, which is not cranking or starting, while lights, and electronics get on. There is a message in the display panel which says "Depress brake pedal!". I have tested the battery and it is good. I had the computer reset and the car started, but after 1 or 2 weeks the problem happened again. I need to reset the computer to have the car start but it will work normally for another 1 or 2 weeks and then it won't start. Any help? Thanks
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The computer scan did not show any code but one related to the catalytic converter, which the mechanic said it has nothing to do with the car not cranking/starting. Still, by resetting the computer, the car will start, and will work fine for 1 or 2 weeks.

I noticed that the message on the console display "Depress brake pedal!" is there if I press the brake pedal and also if I release it; does this imply that the problem is with the pedal?. Any additional insight? Thanks in advance...
The computer scan did not show any code but one related to the catalytic converter, which the mechanic said it has nothing to do with the car not cranking/starting. Still, by resetting the computer, the car will start, and will work fine for 1 or 2 weeks.

I noticed that the message on the console display "Depress brake pedal!" is there if I press the brake pedal and also if I release it; does this imply that the problem is with the pedal?. Any additional insight? Thanks in advance...
I confirmed that the brake pedal is turning the rear brake lights on.
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Thanks for the insight. I had the car scanned and the code triggered was P0864. Any additional advise? Thanks again
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