Cannot shift out of Park; cannot release Parking Brake

Leprechaun

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Silly at first; now extremely frustrating: started normally but I can't get it out of Park and can't release the parking brake.

The shift release button can only be pressed while the ignition is off; as soon as the ignition is in the On position, the button is blocked and pressing on the brake pedal does not unblock it.

By pressing the shirt release button before turning the ignition on, the car can be started and shifted. However, the parking brake is not disengaged when the tranny is shifted or when the brake pedal is pressed.

Any suggestions will be appreciated.

Thanks!
-Sean-
97 Mark VIII
 
RE: Cannot shift out of Park; cannot release Parking Brake

Welcome! :D

Sounds like classic symptoms of a bad "BOO" switch.

Do a search of the forums for "BOO switch" and you should be able to fix your problem relatively easily.
 
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