According to the owner's manual, the light is flashing because the transaxle has an electrical problem. Continuing to drive with it in this condition could cause damage to the unit.
If you are unable to press in the button to move the shifter. Replaces the brake switch connected to the brake pedal.
LSD will do it
Migraine headaches have a variety of possible causes. Stress is one of the most common causes of migraines. Another common cause is sensory stimuli. Loud noises, flashing lights and unusual smells are usually the source of it.
all i know is that most functions of the shifter are actuated by the brake pedal and until the brake is applied the shifter will not move
NO! Flashing lights causes seizures, NOT autism. An autistic child may be entranced in them, though...
A flashing check engine light usually indicates a misfire. You need to check codes to know possible causes.
Flashing lights can also cause a caesar
It is a small solenoid that is accutated when the brake pedal is applied allowing shifter to move. This is located at the shifter and can be heard if all is quiet shifter in park and brakes applied.
Could be your shifter cable has stretched and you need to replace it? On my 1995 Saturn SL2 I could not keep the shifter in 3rd gear. I replaced the tranny with one from the junkyard and the problem still persisted. I talked to Saturn and they said it was my shifter cable. I installed the shifter cable and the new tranny goes into 3rd gear without any problems. Please use this as an FYI. It was time consuming and expensive to replace the shifter cable, but a lot less expensive than the tranny. Hopefully it is something simpler for you.
The transmission computer will default to second gear when it detects a malfunction. You need to have the system checked for codes to know possible causes.
Traction control system When it is turned off the light will come on ( button on your shifter ) If you did not turn it off then the check engine light should be on as well, if not then there may be a problem with the tcs system, have it diagnosed at the dealer.
I've researched the answer and found that one button, which has a little icon that looks like a speedometer on it is for cruise control. The other button, which has an "S" on it, is for "Sport Mode", which causes you engine to rev a bit higher in each gear, spending more gas, but giving a faster acceleration.