wont come out of park?

2008 TOYOTA COROLLA
44,950 MILES • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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SP4TAXES
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i can't move the gearshift lever even after depressing the break on 2008 Toyota Corolla. (automatic) any suggestions?
Jan 2, 2011 at 2:43 PM
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WRENCHTECH
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That would be called the shift interlock feature. It operates on the same circuit as the brake lights so the first thing you want to do is to make sure the brake lights are working when this problem is present. If the brake lights are working, that proves the circuit is good up to that point, then you'll have to get to the solenoid in the console/column. Disassemble as much as you have to to access the solenoid near the shifting mechanism. Us a 12v test light to test for power coming and going at the solenoid when the brake is applied. If power is arriving and switching and the solenoid is not triggering, the solenoid is bad and will have to be replaced.
May 26, 2021 at 6:13 PM
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