1997 Chevy Tahoe Will not shift from park to any gear

KTIBBS0301

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1997 CHEVROLET TAHOE
V8
2WD
AUTOMATIC
183,000 MILES

My chevy tahoe will not shift from park to any position or gear at times. It dont do it all the time just on occasion. I have to turn the key half way on and then it will shift into any position.

Saturday, June 14th, 2008 AT 12:38 AM

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BMRFIXIT

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As a 1st step check brake light switch and its connector plug

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Saturday, June 14th, 2008 AT 6:52 AM

JCLICK

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Where is the brake light switch located?

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Wednesday, August 6th, 2008 AT 8:25 PM

BMRFIXIT

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Mounted on top the brake pedal

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Wednesday, August 6th, 2008 AT 9:37 PM

JCLICK

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Thanks. We had Uhaul install trailer brakes in our truck about a month ago. From the instructions on the brakes, it looks as if it is tied in to the same button as is mentioned in this thread. Maybe they messed something up when installing the unit. Thanks again for the help.

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Thursday, August 7th, 2008 AT 4:43 AM

BMRFIXIT

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Check fuses
possible that the fuse couldn't handle the load
check for a cut wire also around the switch

turn key to position 1 shift to neutral start engine
(dont put it in park until u reached u r destination )