Shift Lever Problems........still

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Apr 27, 2008 | 09:46 PM

david49892

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Shift Lever Problems........still

Hey All,
A while ago I posted about my shift lever not coming out of park with the enigne running. I have to start it in neutral every time. I had suggestions to change the brake switch,the one on the brake pedal arm, which i did to no avail.
The problem which baffles me is that with the key in the run position, with all the gauges and idiot lights on, I can shift from park to drive no problem, of course with my foot on the brake. As soon as I start the truck with the lever in park, I can't shift at all. What else can it be?? Is there another switch that I'm missing?

Apr 28, 2008 | 02:38 PM

michigan66

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Do you have your foot on the brake pedal when you try shifting out of park? If not, try depressing the brake pedal and then see if you can shift out of park.

By the way, what year and what engine?

Apr 28, 2008 | 06:37 PM

david49892

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Shift Lever Problems...still

don't want to sound like an smart aleck, but yes I do have my foot on the brake when I go to shift.
2000 xlt off road pkg
3.0 auto

Apr 28, 2008 | 07:48 PM

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there is a interlock switch in the column. Sounds like it might be the problem.

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