1997 BMW 318

1997 BMW 318
132,000 MILES • 6 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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DESE05
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cannot release car from park
Jan 3, 2010 at 12:27 PM
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DOCHAGERTY
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How and when did this happen?
Jan 3, 2010 at 1:51 PM
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DESE05
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seems like i am having a brake light swith problem, i cannot release the car from park. brakes are working fine.
Jan 4, 2010 at 1:01 AM
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DOCHAGERTY
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That is possible. The brake switch does energize a solenoid to allow the shifter to come out of park.
Jan 4, 2010 at 7:36 PM
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