Originally Posted by
SwanhuntJon
Thanks y’all ! Unfortunately it began raining again and was getting dark on me, so I didn’t get to check out all of the suggestions that you’ve provided.
I did use a screwdriver in the hole to release the shifter and was able to drive around my yard a couple laps before parking again.
I did notice this evening that the brake lights are not coming on with foot on the pedal. So next question:
is the brake light switch & shift interlock all in one unit just above the brake pedal? Could this be the shifter problem? Anybody have part # for this ?
I still intend to chase the fuses and the relays, rcm as suggested.
Could be a defective brake light switch, it pulls double duty and unlocks the Park interlock when the ignition is on.
Checking fuses is the best place to start though, seeing as the car was coming out of Park before it was parked, leads me to believe that a little bit of corrosion may have set up somewhere. Fuses or brake switch, etc.
Jared
BTW, did the BAS/ESP light go out yet?
If not, start the car and turn the steering wheel from lock to lock a few times. It'll reset the steering angle sensor.