There is a shift lock control solenoid that can go bad and cause this problem. But we should check the brake lights to see if they work, that way we can tell if the brake light switch is okay. If the brake lights work, I would check the fuse#28 and fuse# 25 in the fuse panel at the left side of the dash. Here is a guide to help these fuses run the TCM which in turn runs the shift lock system:
https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-check-a-car-fuse
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May 6, 2025 at 11:32 AM
