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Check the shift unlock solenoid. The solenoid is known to go bad and cause this issue in a tracer.
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Why wont your 1997 mercury tracer shift into gear when you press down the brake pedal It has automatic transmission?
your shift interlock is broken. Use a paperclip or screw driver to by pass it. Its that circle by the side of the gearshift. pry it up and press it down with either the screwdriver or paper clip
Do you only press the brake pedal for stopping?
No, on most newer cars you also have to press the brake pedal to shift out of Park.
How does the 1999 mercury grand marquis automatic parking brake release work?
If it works like the one in my '94To set it: in park press the pedal to the floor.To release it press the regular break pedal and shift out of park.
Why is my gear shifter locked .my car is started but will not shift into gear?
the brake interlock press on the brake to release it
Chrysler LHS 1996 - do you have to press the brake pedal in order for the automatic gear shift to go into reverse?
You have to step on the brake pedal to shift to any gear from "Park"
How do you fix a light on a gear shift on a mercury tracer?
When I asked how much it would cost to replace the gear shift light on a Toyota Echo, I was quoted about $100 from the dealership! (Most of the cost is labor).
Why is it that 1996 mercury grand marquis wont shift out of park?
check your brake lights if they not worhing replace fuse or brake light switch
Can a Mazda Van MPV get messed up by trying to turn it on but pressing the brake at the same time?
no, you should have to press the brake to shift out of park
Grand marquis will not shift out of park?
It could be a fuse. If the brake lights do not turn on when you press the brake pedal check your fuses under your dash.
My 1994 mercury grand marquis is in park i start my car press down on brakes to release the shifter sometimes it releases sometimes it don't why?
do not put any pressure on shift lever until brake is pushed. also lift shift lever directly up when placing into reverse.
Is there a way to bypass the switch that allows the shifter to shift out of park when you depress the brake on a 1993 Mercury Grand Marquis?
Find the switch attached to the brake pedal for the shift interlock and jump the two wires together. Be careful not to disconnect the brake light switch
Why will your 2002 Saturn sc2 not shift out of park?
There SHOULD be a switch on the brake pedal that disengages the gear shift locking solenoid. Once you press on the brake pedal, the gear shift should move easily. If not, either the switch or solenoid has failed, or one of them is out of adjustment.
