SAAB won't shift out of park

MISSYJ33

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2002 SAAB 9-3
4 CYL
AUTOMATIC
68,000 MILES

I have a '02 9-3 saab convertible. The gear shift will move but the car stays in park. The light indicator on the panel stays on park. Please help. Can't even get in gear to take it in. It is an automatic. I have a rear light out but new bulb didn't fix. Horn not working. Headlight just went out.

Missy

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MISSYJ33

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Actually did some research and found out it was the brake light switch. Tested it with a paper clip and boom that was it!

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Tuesday, July 12th, 2011 AT 5:02 PM

MISSYJ33

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Okay, got the new brake light switch and it doesn't fit in as old one did. Don't know if that is the problem or not. Cannot have car towed; cant even get it out of garage. Pushed tab beside lever and still nothing. Help!

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Sunday, July 17th, 2011 AT 1:09 AM

MNTHNY4

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Did u check to see if your gear shifter cable is connected to your gearbox, look just below battery at cable connection to transmission if off u will need to replace cable or just jerryrig to get it to move for proper repairs, good luck.

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Wednesday, July 20th, 2011 AT 12:15 PM