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1999 Chevrolet Tracker Repair Question


Topics covered: Brake light switch, Brake lights.
Mileage: 57,000 miles.

Asked on December 8, 2010

Chevy

At times I can not get my car out of park. The button won't push in to get it out of park and I have to play with it for awhile to get it into drive or reverse. Help?!?!
Avatar Asked by snurkala

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Replied on December 8, 2010

When this happens, are the brake lights working?

Tiny Answered by Jacobandnickolas (expert)
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Replied on December 8, 2010

I'm not sure...Why??

Tiny Response from snurkala
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Replied on December 9, 2010

The brake light switch sends power to the park lock solenoid. If the switch is out of adjustment or if it's bad, it may not send the power to the park lock solenoid which inturn, doesn't allow the vehicle to come out of park.

When it happens, check that and let me know what you find.
Joe

Tiny Answered by Jacobandnickolas (expert)
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