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1998 Oldsmobile Achieva Repair Question


Topics covered: Brake lights, Brakes, Repair shop.
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Asked on March 11, 2009

Brake light

Brakes problem
1998 Oldsmobile Achieva 6 cyl Two Wheel Drive Automatic

my 98 olds achieva brake light came on so i took it too the repair shop they said it may just be a short on the system. now when i want to get my car out of park it wont to it even if i have my foot on the brake, i end up having to do it manually. i also just noticed that my car isnt accelerating as well since the brake light has come on. what could be wrong?
Avatar Asked by maleried07

Answer

Replied on August 20, 2009

This may sound like a stupid question, but are the brake lights working? If the switch is bad, it won't send a signal to the park release solenoid to release the shifter.

Tiny Answered by Jacobandnickolas (expert)
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