Gear Shift Stuck

ACURA CL
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EYBROWN
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1999 Acura CL 3.0; V6, 152,000 miles
I cannot press the button to allow my gear shift to release out of park. Recently, my brake light has been on & off when I drive, but I have had my brakes serviced. Could the brake sensor light be the problem?
Aug 6, 2007 at 1:05 PM
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BRUCE HUNT
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When it is very quiet you should be able to hear release of the shifter as the brake is applied. Either the switch at the brake pedal is out or the solenoid at the shifter.
Aug 6, 2007 at 1:48 PM
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EYBROWN
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I can not hear it. I can only hear it when it is working. Forgive me, but what is the solenoid?

Thanks for the quick response.
[quote:770bde0b89="Bruce Hunt"]When it is very quiet you should be able to hear release of the shifter as the brake is applied. Either the switch at the brake pedal is out or the solenoid at the shifter.[/quote:770bde0b89]
Aug 6, 2007 at 1:57 PM
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