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My 2004 checy aveo sometimes does not shift out of

My 2004 chevy aveo sometimes does not shift out of park, and my break lights do not work when I use the key in the shift lock to move it back into drive..Do I need to replace my break light switch?

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These have a brake light switch that controls both the shift lock solenoid and the brake lamps, so chances are that if it is not a fuse then it is the brake light switch.

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Yes it is under the brake petal it's about 12-18 dollars to replace

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