2007 Mazda 5 stuck in park

Problem was 2 years ago, but here's an answer for anyone with similar probs. Replace your brake switch (near the top of your brake pedal arm. This switch controls not only the brake lights but the lock-out function of your shift lever (automatic trans.) If it's not working, both will be non-functional - as well as cruise control. First, check to see if you have rear brake lights when stepping on brake. If you do not, and also don't have shift-from-Park ability it's most likely the brake switch. It's a $10. part on the web, more like $27. from a dealer, and can be installed yourself IF (and it's a BIG "if"!) you can tolerate laying head-down on your back under the brake pedal and looking up into (and working in) a VERY confined and tight space. Claustraphobics will NOT be happy, guaranteed. Otherwise, just disconnect the wiring lead from the back of the switch, turn the switch 1/8 of a turn (see link below) to release, remove it, replace with new switch, turn to lock in place, replace wiring lead - voila! If you're lucky, it's a 2 minute repair. If your arms won't fit in well or you have claustrophobia or a bad light source - well, good luck. Just make sure switch is seated properly after re-install before reattaching lead wire - no wobbles and good tight fit, or you'll have to pull it again and re-seat it. Here's a photo by a helpful person, scroll down for larger version and 1-2-3 instructions...

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Good luck!

I just had the same problem on a 2014 Mazda 5, with the same solution: Buy a $17 brake light switch and install it. Easy job, can be done by hand without any tools (bayonet twist to install). One thing was different than noted above, that might be helpful to know: my brake lights were working perfectly, but my shifter would not unlock and the cruise control would not engage. Why would the brake lights work perfectly if the brake light switch was faulty? Because there are actually two switches built into the brake light switch, not just one. One of the switches completes a circuit when you press down the pedal, and the switch pops out (powering on the brake lights). The other switch completes a circuit when the brake pedal is up (and the switch is being mashed by the pedal springing up). In my case, the brake light part of the switch was working, but the up-travel switch (sending power to the cruise control and the shifter lock to let them know the pedal was not being pressed) was not working. That is why the switch could be bad, even when the brake lights were working perfectly. Regarding parts availability for a 2014 Mazda 5: About half of the major auto parts stores carry the part in stock, so if you check enough of them online you will probably find one available near you. Otherwise, just buy on one on Amazon.