Tuesday, May 22nd, 2012 AT 9:33 PM
GJENKINS
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- 2000 FORD AEROSTAR
CAr is running and we are trying to figure out what to do.
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RPM needle brok and is blocking shift needle. Can not put car into park. Can not turn car off.
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GJENKINS
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Correction: Can not turn off the van because we can not get it into park.
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Tuesday, May 22nd, 2012 AT 9:34 PM
FIXITMR
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All other gears normal?
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Tuesday, May 22nd, 2012 AT 10:11 PM
FIXITMR
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Do brake lights work? Brake switch may be faulty which also controls park lock.
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Tuesday, May 22nd, 2012 AT 10:17 PM
GJENKINS
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We were able to put the car in neutral and turn off the engine. We removed the dash panel covering the speedometer then moved the RPM needle out of the way. We could then place the van in Park. It is crazy that it was a mechanical problem with the RPM and transmission needles in the dash. Well that, caused by a problem with the RPM guage.
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Wednesday, May 23rd, 2012 AT 3:44 PM
FIXITMR
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That is weird. Cant say i've ever ran across such a problem. But the dash electronics on newer vehicles has become more and more involved with the cars control systems. Nightmare really!
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Wednesday, May 23rd, 2012 AT 4:16 PM
