shifter problem

[evoicon06]

im having a problem shifting my car out of park....i have been pressing the over ride button for a while now but its getting annoying....does anyone have any idea whats wrong..i checked a few sensors..the one by the ignition and i also checked the shifter assembly but i didnt know what to check...

[Eye8Pussies]

check the tension of the transmission cable at the transmission- you'll see it connected on the front

[evoicon06]

Originally Posted by Eye8Pussies

check the tension of the transmission cable at the transmission- you'll see it connected on the front

What am i checking for?...should it be a bit looser?...cuz it shifts perfectly fine after i press the over ride button...it just doesnt let me press the button on the shifter without using the override button on the shift assembly...

[Black95Cam]

did you check all the brake lights?

[evoicon06]

Originally Posted by Black95Cam

did you check all the brake lights?

what do you mean?..if the brake lights are out this can cause me not to be able to press the shifter button and shift out of park?...hmm..i havnt heard that before and i changed them all to led before i moved to the bay area for school just to be safe

[Eye8Pussies]

I believe that he is referring to the brake button on the back of the pedal


as for the actual tranny cable, yes, check for slack in it

[new echo owner]

The shifter interlock solenoid is powered by the brake light fuse via the brake light switch.

N.E.O.

[evoicon06]

Originally Posted by new echo owner

The shifter interlock solenoid is powered by the brake light fuse via the brake light switch.

N.E.O.

I have checked that it...my brake lights do light up when i activate it but maybe its still doesnt work so ill try to get another and put it in...and see what happens i guess

[new echo owner]

If the brake lights are working, I would check for power at the shifter interlock solenoid by the shifter.

N.E.O.