I know this may be a long shot and I refuse to take my 02 CL to the dealer for a simple fix.

Yesterday I came home and was sitting in the driveway finishing up watching a dvd. I got bored and decided to put my rear spoiler back on. After that and I dont know if it has anything to do with anything but now my car won't go into gear without using the shift lock release. I checked all the fuses and they are fine.

Mind you, I have the dvd bypass on the car and even if I hit the switch I can't get a picture. Does this sound like a tranny issue or just a popped fuse or reverse bulb?

Any help will be appreciated.

 

Sounds like the brake switch. Have someone push the brakes to see if the brake lights are working

 

Actually, I just tried it and my brake lights are out. Normally when you hit the brakes you can hear the click at the gearshift but now I can't. Is there a fuse for the brake lights? I looked at all three fuse boxes and nothing. Where would the brake switch be located?

 

again, the break switch. IF its bad, then it will not contact and not "click"

mine went bad already...

 

I went and picked up a brake switch and changed it over and nothing, still not working. Could it be when I put the spoiler on theres a chance the wires touched and I blew a tail light bulb. Im gonna try that in the morning.

Its bugging me and I cant drive it without brake lights. Guess I may end up taking it to the dealer.

 

My guess is that you touched wires and blew the brake lite fuse, that would cause your problems.

 

Ok, I have had a 2nd gen TL and now the CL so call me stupid but where is the brake light fuse? I checked both sides and under the hood and can't find a fuse.