99 Avalon Shift Lock Override Button Failure

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jotaka20

Discussion Starter · Aug 25, 2010

Okay so as stated I have a 1999 Avalon with an automatic transmission. The selector is stuck in the park position. I have simply tried to depress the brake and shift, use the shift lock override button without and with the parking brake on. Is there any solution to even get the car moving to get it to a dealer or shop? Or even a quick fix check to see what the problem could be?

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TedL

· #2 · Aug 25, 2010

You mentioned the override button, so you know the procedure shown in the owner's manual to deal with the problem.

Are you parked on a slope?

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csaxon

· #3 · Aug 25, 2010

STOP LIGHT SWITCH UNDER DASH MAY NEED ADJUSTING OR IS DEFECTIVE.

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Jigg007

· #4 · Aug 25, 2010 (Edited)

csaxon said:
STOP LIGHT SWITCH UNDER DASH MAY NEED ADJUSTING OR IS DEFECTIVE.

Indeed, do your brake lights work? Also, when in park and the ignition on, when the brake is depressed a noticeable (for me atleast) click is heard. Fuse, relay, possible problems. Try wiggling wires under the dash! (I'm super crazy, I know!)

Isnt there a location on the bottom of the transmission to pop the car into neutral? Not sure if this will help though!

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robcam13

· #5 · Aug 25, 2010

u can unhook the cable at the tranny and manually put it in neutral. there is a fuse that controlls your issue. not sure what one but its under the hood. i had a land cruiser do the same thing. also are you sure you are pressing the override button all the way cause that should work to shift gears even with a bad fuse.

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g_thomas07

· #6 · 12 mo ago

jotaka20 said:
Okay so as stated I have a 1999 Avalon with an automatic transmission. The selector is stuck in the park position. I have simply tried to depress the brake and shift, use the shift lock override button without and with the parking brake on. Is there any solution to even get the car moving to get it to a dealer or shop? Or even a quick fix check to see what the problem could be?

i know this is over 12 years old but I found my issue. There is a switch underneath the shifter that controls the lock. When you press the override you’ll see two plastic arms trying to push a switch near and under the cable. That switch was stuck, I sprayed it with wd40, pressed it a bunch, now is working fine.

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