1999 Ford Escort Car Stuck Park Break Lights Little Hole On Gear Shift Starts

1999 FORD ESCORT
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BILLYBOY600
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The car is stuck in park. Have break lights. Have the little hole on the gear shift. Car starts and runs. Used a hanger to release the micro switch, this worked for a while now it's not working.
Any other ideas?
How can I remover the center conceal around the shifter so I can get to the micro switch.
Bill
Mar 24, 2013 at 11:31 AM
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JDL
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Move both front seats forward.
Remove the two screws from the parking brake console panel, one o n each side.
Engage the parking brake.
Pull upward and remove the parking brake console panel.
Position both front seats rearward.
Remove the shift console panel screws.
Remove the four pushpins, two on each side.
Place the gearshift lever into the low position.
On vehicles equipped with manual transaxle, remove the gearshift knob.
Remove the beverage holder from the shift console base.
Lift upward and remove the shift console panel.
Place gearshift lever in park position.

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Mar 24, 2013 at 12:09 PM
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