My car will not shift out of park. I put the key in the ignition, let the engine run a bit, put my foot on the brake and take my gear from Park to Drive. The problem is the gear handle will not release to change gears. It seems as if its jammed, stuck.

I need to get my steering wheel pump replaced does this have anything to do with causing it not to shift out of park???

PLEASE HELP!!!!

 

Its either a fuse or the brake light sensor. most likely thats teh problem. No it has nothing to do with teh PS pump. Use your key and the little spot on the side of the shifter to release teh shift lock to get it out of gear

 

brake light swith
when it goes out your brake lights do not work so have some one in the car step on the brake pedal and see if the lights come on .if not replace the brake light switch .... yes this does prevent the shift interlock from working....

 

well, i got the sensor replaced, but it happened again, but i''ll check to see if the my brake lights come on when i hit the brakes.

is there anyway that i can temporarily release the gear, so i can get it looked at?

 

Yes i posted it above. There is the shift lok over ride on the side of your shifter. Pop teh small tab up a inset a key (any) and move teh shifter into desired gear

 

well, i got the sensor replaced, but it happened again, but i''ll check to see if the my brake lights come on when i hit the brakes.

is there anyway that i can temporarily release the gear, so i can get it looked at?

 

yeah, did you read the post above yours?

 

Here you GO

 

hey guys thanxs for your advice. it was exactly what you guys said and i was able to get it fixed. i put the key on the side to release the gears, but i did not have any brake lights. i took it to the mechanic and he replaced the brake light switch.