SOMETIME WHEN I START MY CAR AND STEP ON BRAKE I AM UNABLE TO SHIFT OUT OF PARK IN TO GEAR. IT DOESNT HAPPEN ALL THE TIME JUST SOME TIME. UNSBALE TO TELL WAN SETS IT UP AS TEMP DOESENT SEEM TO AFFECT IT. DID REPLACE LOCKOUT SOLINOID WITH USED ONE FROM SALVAGE YARD AS NEW IS NOT AVALIBLE. ANY IDEAS
Brake light switch , wiring etc... Do you know how to test automotive electrical circuit's using a wiring diagram an a DVOM -digital volt ohm meter ? Free wiring diagrams here http://www.bbbind.com/free-tsb Enter vehicle info. Year , make , model an engine size . Under system click on transmission / transaxle .Under subsystem click on shift interlock . Click the search button an then the blue link . Test the electrical circuits .
Shift Interlock System
An ignition/shifter interlock mechanism is installed to prevent shifting the transaxle out of the PARK position unless the ignition switch is rotated to RUN and the brake pedal is applied. The floor shift interlock system consists of:
The solenoid is energized when the ignition switch is turned to the RUN position, locking the transaxle range selector lever in the PARK position. When the brake pedal is applied and the stoplight switch (13480) is activated, the ignition/shifter interlock actuator is deactivated and the transaxle range selector lever can be moved out of the PARK position.
Symptom Chart-External Controls
Use Rotunda 73 Digital Multimeter 105-R0051 or equivalent to perform pinpoint tests.
Symptom Chart-External Controls
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SOURCE: 1997 Lincoln Continental transmission
I am not entirely certain I understand what button you are describing. However I think you are talking about the button that has to be depressed in order to shift gears. Aside from the transmission not being able to return to the park position, it has no effect on the key being removed from the ignition lock cylinder. The ignition lock cylinder wearing out and not releasing is a very common problem and requires a new ignition lock cylinder.
SOURCE: unable to shift from park, no brake lights
not a fuse its the conection on your brake switch thats conected to your brake peddle or its just bad. mine had a bad conection
SOURCE: Transmission stuck in park
check and see if the brake light work, if not replace the brake light switch, they are a problem in this year, also make sure the wires to the swithch are not broken inside the plastic insulator near the switch, use a 12 volt test light to check the switch which is located at the top of the arm the brake pedal is connected to..
Testimonial: "I checked Brake lights and did not have any. I took panel off & discovered a loose wire to the switch and wired it back in. Car is fine now. Thanx!"
SOURCE: 1999 Lincoln Town Car shifter stuck in park
Look at the swith on the brake pedal, it shoud have two green wires on it. Make sure it is not melted or the wire is broken. If it is damaged you can connect the 2 wires together to get it into gear, but this should be temporary as it bypasses the neutral safety switch.
SOURCE: I have a 1997 Lincoln Mark VIII. The button that
make sure brake lights work, if they dont the switch may be bad, not allowing you to pull out of park. check fuses also. if the seat motor runs, check if the cable has come loose.
Testimonial: "Thanks, The break lights are not working. we haven't tried to fix it yet but now we have something to start with. "
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