My vehicle will not shift out of park. What can I check out before I send it to the shop?

1994 TOYOTA 4RUNNER
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SKOGS
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My vehicle is a 2wd V6 auto tran. When pressing down brake there is a whining sound. Button on gear shifter will not press in when attempting to shift. transmission fluid is fine.
Nov 2, 2011 at 10:14 AM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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Are the brake lights working? The park lock solenoid gets power from the brake light switch to release.
Nov 2, 2011 at 10:20 AM
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SKOGS
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I am not getting the brake lights to come on when pressing down pedal. I will look for the cause starting with the fuse. Thanks.
Nov 4, 2011 at 10:14 AM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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check fuse and check the switch itself.
Nov 4, 2011 at 1:28 PM
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