2000 Subaru Forester Repair Question
Topics covered: Brake light switch, Brakes, Fuse.
Mileage: 95 miles.
Mileage: 95 miles.
Asked on June 7, 2011
Subaru stuck in park
My 200 forrester was stuck in park. i followed the instructions in the owners' manual to release it by sticking a screwdriver in a hole. that works until i put it in park again, which i have to do to remove the key. now i would like to diagnose the failure and fix it. do you know how?
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Replied on June 7, 2011
Most common is brake light switch failure or it circuit
Step on brakes and ask a helper to check if have stop light on
Check fuses
Check brake light switch
Check wiring
Replied on June 20, 2011
If the brake-light switch checks-out OK, you may need a shift-lock solenoid. They have had earth issues before, (like most makes of vehicle), so check the earth circuit when checking power to the solenoid with the brakes applied...