thanks Michael. This group works. I was able to isolate the problem at the
brake switch located by the brake pedal. A simple R&R of the switch and
problem solved. Thanks again

Robert King
"Michael Pardee" <michaeltnull@cybertrails.com> wrote in message
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> "rlking" <rlking@sprintmail.com> wrote in message
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>> My car will not shift out of Park. I start the engine, put my foot on
>> the brake but the shifter will not move out of Park. I have to use a
>> screwed driver with the manual release and shift it into neutral before I
>> start the engine. Has anybody had this problem. I also do not have any
>> brake lights. Can anybody make a suggestion for repair?
>>
>> Robert King
>>
> The missing brake lights are the key - the tranny doesn't believe the
> brake pedal is depressed. Start with a visual inspection of the switch
> that senses whether the brake pedal is depressed or not (usually on the
> driver side of the brake pedal arm) and check fuses. Once you get the
> brake lights working I'm confident the shifting will work.
>
> Mike
>