breaks no pressure or fluid in the abs system so i can not get it out of park i just need to clear out my drive way my other cars are blocked in and go 2 blocks to the lift

1996 MERCURY MARQUIS
229,000 MILES • 4.6L • V8 • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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CLARENCE POHL
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ok i pop a break line in my driveway and now i can;t get it out of park so i can move a couple of blocks to the car lift so i can fix my brake line.... question how can i by pass this safety option and get the car in gear . so i can move it even push it ..i am a pretty good mechanic so please help me with this a.s.a.p please respond many thanks pohlcat
Aug 26, 2016 at 11:27 AM
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HMAC300
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if you turn your key on and press on brake even with no brakes shift interlock should move to let it out of park
Aug 26, 2016 at 12:18 PM
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CLARENCE POHL
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thank you hmac300 that was helpful but i found my answer in the owners manual turn ing. off apply parking break turn key clock wise to first unlock position then move gear shift to neutral start engine well this worked perfect .. i do appreciate all response regards pohlcat
Aug 26, 2016 at 1:46 PM
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I'm glad we could help please use 2CarPros anytime.
Aug 31, 2016 at 5:43 PM
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