broken bulb
AnswerBulb defective, replace. hitting your wife while in reverse!
Check to see if stop lights are working. Shift interlock and stop lights are on (perhaps blown fuse) the same circuit. If stop lights are not working, try turning the key to the 1st position (unlock) and try to shift to neutral to start car and then you can move shift lever.
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Check bulbs - they are double filamented with the smaller being for stop lights Check for a blown fuse Check the operation of the stop light switch
If it's a newer model car it could be neutral safety switch or torque convert lock out switch. Is your check engine light on?
Check to see if the stop lights are working - shift interlock is the same circuit If they are not working check the stop light fuse. Try turning the key to "on" position without starting vehicle then shift to Neutral to start and then shift to Drive
Check to see if stop lights are working - shift interlock and stop lights are the same circuit. Check the fuses Check the operation of the stop light switch Try turning key to 1st (unlock) position shift to neutral to start vehicle and then shift to drive
Bad electrical connections.
Windshield wipers are an important safety feature on cars. They stop working when their motor goes out, or when the blade is too worn out.
The main reason for a light bulb to stop working is usually a burnt-out filament. When the filament inside the bulb breaks, it interrupts the flow of electricity needed to produce light. Other factors such as a faulty socket, wiring issues, or a blown fuse can also cause a light bulb to stop working.
If the traffic lights are not working, the intersection is treated like a 4-way stop. That is, as if everyone has a stop sign.
We found the relay check lamp was the problem after replacement of vehicles stop light switch.