gear stuck

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HONDADX
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i just went to move my car and its stuck at parking gear(automatic) what the heck is this? this never happened. please help thank you!
Jul 20, 2012 at 12:37 PM
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DOCFIXIT
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Suspect problem with shift interlock use ignition key to release and take to it looked at see diagram
Jul 20, 2012 at 12:46 PM
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HONDADX
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replace the shift lock solenoid right?
Jul 20, 2012 at 12:52 PM
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DOCFIXIT
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Can't say without diagnosis
Jul 20, 2012 at 12:56 PM
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HONDADX
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i just inspected the wires and the look clean no damage what so ever
Jul 20, 2012 at 12:58 PM
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HONDADX
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would the break activation wire be located within this area
Jul 20, 2012 at 12:59 PM
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DOCFIXIT
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if brake lights work then not that
Jul 20, 2012 at 1:07 PM
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KHLOW2008
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Are the brake lights working?
Is the P indicator showing in dash when ignition is turned on?
Jul 21, 2012 at 7:11 AM
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HONDADX
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Yes the brake lights work fine and no my cluster gauge doesnt show the shift indicators.
Jul 21, 2012 at 9:09 AM
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KHLOW2008
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You have a fault with the Park and Neutral position switch. Check the fuses to see if any is broken.
Jul 21, 2012 at 2:52 PM
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HONDADX
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yes my brake,horn fuses are out will replace them tomorrow and keep the update thanks guys!
Jul 21, 2012 at 9:48 PM
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KHLOW2008
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You're welcome but you threw us off track.

If the brake fuse is bad how did you manage to get the brake lights to work? Any wrong information that is incorrect would take us on a wild goose chase for nothing.

After installing the fuse, ensure it does not blow again. If it does, something is causing the shorting and needs to be diagnosed.

Have a nice day.
Jul 22, 2012 at 4:03 AM
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HONDADX
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ok i just put both fuses for the horn and radio and they still dont work? back lights turn on but they dont lit up when i press on the brakes? will try to see if theres a short somewhere
Jul 25, 2012 at 11:35 PM
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KHLOW2008
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Are the horn and radio working now?
If not, recheck the fuses again. they could be blown again.
Jul 26, 2012 at 5:06 AM
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HONDADX
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yes got them running brake lights,horn and radio. thanks alot! much more helpful then honda-tech lol
Jul 26, 2012 at 7:38 PM
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KHLOW2008
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Glad to know you have resolved the problem.

Have a nice day.
Jul 27, 2012 at 6:03 AM
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