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'99 Honda accord automatic shifter stuck in park


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Jun 20, 2009, 2:25 PM

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The automatic shifter on my 1999 Honda accord is difficult to move from park into the drive setting. I can usually get it to move after several tries and sometimes after pumping my brakes. I know that the brake has to be depressed to allow the shifter to transition to drive. How does the depressed brake releas the shifter lock? Is it by vacumn (hose)? Electical switch? What is needed to fix this problem?
Thanks. David


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Jun 20, 2009, 10:38 PM

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Re: '99 Honda accord automatic shifter stuck in park Sign In

 That would be called the shift interlock feature. It operates on the same circuit as the brake lights so the first thing you want to do is to make sure the brake lights are working when this problem is present. If the brake lights are working, that proves the circuit is good up to that point, then you'll have to get to the solenoid in the console. Disassemble as much as you have to to access the solenoid near the shifting mechanism. Us a 12v test light to test for power coming and going at the solenoid when the brake is applied. If power is arriving and switching and the solenoid is not triggering, the solenoid is bad and will have to be replaced.



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Jun 22, 2009, 4:00 AM

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Thanks for the information. I'll see if I'm able to check the circuit and locate the problem as you suggested. If not, it's off to the shop. Much appreciated, David






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