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1999 Honda Civic Repair Question


Topics covered: Brake lights, Fuse, Horn.
Mileage: 170,000 miles.

Asked on July 20, 2012

Gear stuck

I just went to move my car and its stuck at parking gear(automatic) what the heck is this? this never happened. please help thank you!
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Replied on July 20, 2012

Suspect problem with shift interlock use ignition key to release and take to it looked at see diagram

Tiny Answered by Docfixit (expert)
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Replied on July 20, 2012

replace the shift lock solenoid right?

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Replied on July 20, 2012

Can't say without diagnosis

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Replied on July 20, 2012

i just inspected the wires and the look clean no damage what so ever

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Replied on July 20, 2012

would the break activation wire be located within this area

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Replied on July 20, 2012

if brake lights work then not that

Tiny Answered by Docfixit (expert)
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Replied on July 21, 2012

Are the brake lights working?
Is the P indicator showing in dash when ignition is turned on?

Tiny Answered by KHLow2008 (expert)
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Replied on July 21, 2012

Yes the brake lights work fine and no my cluster gauge doesnt show the shift indicators.

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Replied on July 21, 2012

You have a fault with the Park and Neutral position switch. Check the fuses to see if any is broken.

Tiny Answered by KHLow2008 (expert)
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Replied on July 22, 2012

yes my brake,horn fuses are out will replace them tomorrow and keep the update thanks guys!

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