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Question: shifter gets stuck and wont shift

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debbieg, Fremont, NH, February 28, 2009, 20:49
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shifter wont shift out of park and recently gets stuck so it doesnt shift into park

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    Andy Y March 06, 2009, 12:12
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    This sounds like a shift interlock problem. First check your brake lights work every time. It could be a brake switch, or bad connection, or bad interlock. It'll really need some diagnosis. Did you spill any drinks onto the console by any chance?

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