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Brian Cannon Posted on Apr 15, 2014

I have a 1997 Land Rover/Range Rover. It has been going good. I parked it up as usual, next day I went to start it and the yellow abs light started flashing. I kept flashing and will not stop. The gear selection won't move at all. When I turn the key off it reads "FUSE 6 GEAR BOX FAULT". I have had the Rover for 2.5 years now. I live out in the country with my truck 'stuck' on the side of the road. I hope you can hep.

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    Brian Cannon Apr 15, 2014

    Hi guys, I can't believe this site, and have def. added it to my favourites. The problem has been solved, thank you so much. The stop light switch on the brake pedal was the problem, and the fact it had no brake light working was the clue. Thank you guys, I had this going within an hour of your assistance. The things I was thinking before I discovered fixya. I was going to wreck it, sell it as parts, but I didn't want to do this. I love my rangiee and now I can continue. The $50 notes no longer have wings, they stay put in my wallet for now!

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Make sure it has enough brake fluid, then check all fuses.

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  • Posted on Mar 22, 2009

SOURCE: ABS LIGHT ON, SHIFT LOCKED, NO BRAKE LIGHT.

If your brake lights don't work Its because you blew the fuse  which Is located In the main fuse panel under steering wheel.  Without break lights your rover will fire up nice but wont shift out of park until you replace the fuse.  If your ABS Is acting up It Is also an easy fix.  Disconnect the ABS from each wheel.  You still got all wheel disc breaks that work great but no ABS.  Your other option is  thousands of $$.  If your breaks are weak check your master cylinder and make sure you got enough fluid and that you are not loosing the fluid.  If you notice you are leaking brake fluid because you have to keep filling it up but cannot find a leak anywhere.  I bet I know where It is.  Check your rear break lines and make sure one of them didn't get caught in your rear springs and pinched ever so slightly when you were doing dounuts In the snow.
Good luck,

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  • Posted on Jan 17, 2009

SOURCE: Intermitant Starting Fault P38A Range Rover

Has anyone considered the electrical feedback from the climate control fans. Change the pollen filters. Duh, its a ROVER!

Anonymous

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  • Posted on Jan 07, 2009

SOURCE: i have a land rover 1997 automatic transmission

have you checked the oil level?  When is the last time you changed the oil? 

Anonymous

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  • Posted on Jul 03, 2009

SOURCE: I have a Land Rover it starts but when I want to move it?

brake swith at the brake pedal.
both mine and my wifes Land rovers did the same thing.
once replaced car would go into gear.
do your brake lights stay on no matter pressing or not?

Anonymous

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  • Posted on May 23, 2010

SOURCE: Is there a bypass for the start neutral safety

would advise against trying to bypass park switch try ajusting first

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