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Check your fuses first. Starting in the early 90's, all manufacturers were required to build vehicles such that the brake must be depressed in order to shift out of PARK (assuming it is automatic). If this circuit is not functioning properly, you will not be able to shift. Some vehicles will allow you to shift by performing the following steps: # Turn the ignition switch past the lock, but do not switch it to the ON or START positions.

# Place the gear selector in NEUTRAL.

# Start the engine.

# Place the selector in the desired gear.

If this works, it is likely a blown fuse in the Brake Light circuit. Also, if the selector is placed in PARK after starting with this method, the ignition must be shut off and the process repeated. I know for sure this is the case for some Fords, but will not work on some Hondas and Toyotas. If the car has a manual transmission, the clutch is probably not disengaging when the pedal is depressed. When you try to put the car in gear, it will not go due to the synchonizers possibly due to a broken clutch cable or air in a hydraulic clutch system. With a clear path in front of the vehicle, you can place the transmission in 1st gear and try to start the car. THIS CAN BE DANGEROUS AS THE CLUTCH MAY NOT DISENGAGE AND THE VEHICLE WILL BE MORE DIFFICULT TO STOP IF IT DOES START! When the starter is engaged, the vehicle will roll. Be prepared to turn off the ignition immediately. Hope this helps.

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