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Question: my fuse to my stoplight keep blowing and when it blow my car want shift to drive

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Visitor, 3.0L V6 DOHC, East Saint Louis, IL, November 27, 2010, 16:26

everytime i change my fuse in my car and drive for a little it blows again and everytime it blows i cant shift my car out of park. is the shift fuse and the stoplight fuse on the same circuit?

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    mastertech6371 November 27, 2010, 18:58
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    yep. you need to have the problem fixed before more damage is done. replacing the fuse does not fix anything. take it to a shop for a bid.

    Roy

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    todays tech November 27, 2010, 20:05
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    There is no shifter fuse, but the brake light circuit does need to have signal from the brake switch to shift out of park. With a good fuse check the brake lights make sure they work and shine with the same amout of light. You may have a shorted brake lamp bulb or incorrect bulb. This is only a start, but worth checking.

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