Re: Honda Accord 03 LX 50,000 Miles won't shift out of park - Automatic
 

willsanchez80@cox.net wrote:
>
>
>
> Hi,
> It all started a couple of days ago. It would take me two or three attempts
> to put the car from park (P) into drive (D). The shift lock is stocked as
> if I wasn't pressing on the break pedal, but of course I was. If I pressed
> the breaks really hard it worked until a few hours ago. In addition the
> break lights are not working, they don't light up when the breaks are
> pressed.
> I checked the Horn/Stop fuse, and it was fine.
>
> I've been reading about the possibility of an interlock switch that signals
> the transmission when the breaks are engaged. This switch may be located
> below the steering wheel, but that is all I've been able to get from the
> web.
>
> Today is Sunday, so I'll have to wait until tomorrow to take it to the
> dealer, or to the local mechanic. I'll have to use the key to release the
> shift lock.
>
> The car is fine otherwise, and the breaks and transmission feel fine as
> well.
>
> FYI: I also checked the break fluid level, and it was between MIN and MAX,
> so I assume that is not the problem. In addition I have never replaced the
> break pads.
>
> Any tips will be appreciated.
> Thanks.
>
> Will.


Your Brake Light Switch needs to be replaced. I recently had to do the
same thing to my Accord. It affects your brake lights, automatic shift
lock and cruise control. It's a $20.00 fix if you do it yourself.

Good Luck

Chad

Re: Honda Accord 03 LX 50,000 Miles won't shift out of park - Automatic
 

willsanchez80@cox.net wrote:
>
>
>
> Hi,
> It all started a couple of days ago. It would take me two or three attempts
> to put the car from park (P) into drive (D). The shift lock is stocked as
> if I wasn't pressing on the break pedal, but of course I was. If I pressed
> the breaks really hard it worked until a few hours ago. In addition the
> break lights are not working, they don't light up when the breaks are
> pressed.
> I checked the Horn/Stop fuse, and it was fine.
>
> I've been reading about the possibility of an interlock switch that signals
> the transmission when the breaks are engaged. This switch may be located
> below the steering wheel, but that is all I've been able to get from the
> web.
>
> Today is Sunday, so I'll have to wait until tomorrow to take it to the
> dealer, or to the local mechanic. I'll have to use the key to release the
> shift lock.
>
> The car is fine otherwise, and the breaks and transmission feel fine as
> well.
>
> FYI: I also checked the break fluid level, and it was between MIN and MAX,
> so I assume that is not the problem. In addition I have never replaced the
> break pads.
>
> Any tips will be appreciated.
> Thanks.
>
> Will.


Your Brake Light Switch needs to be replaced. I recently had to do the
same thing to my Accord. It affects your brake lights, automatic shift
lock and cruise control. It's a $20.00 fix if you do it yourself.

Good Luck

Chad

Re: Honda Accord 03 LX 50,000 Miles won't shift out of park - Automatic
 

Sounds like your shift lock solenoid is not working properly. Do you
hear it click (disengage locking mechanism) when you step on the brake
in park?

Professor
Check out FlashAlert at www.telstar-electronics.com

Re: Honda Accord 03 LX 50,000 Miles won't shift out of park - Automatic
 

Sounds like your shift lock solenoid is not working properly. Do you
hear it click (disengage locking mechanism) when you step on the brake
in park?

Professor
Check out FlashAlert at www.telstar-electronics.com

Honda Accord 03 LX 50,000 Miles won't shift out of park - Automatic
 

Hi,
It all started a couple of days ago. It would take me two or three attempts
to put the car from park (P) into drive (D). The shift lock is stocked as
if I wasn't pressing on the break pedal, but of course I was. If I pressed
the breaks really hard it worked until a few hours ago. In addition the
break lights are not working, they don't light up when the breaks are
pressed.
I checked the Horn/Stop fuse, and it was fine.

I've been reading about the possibility of an interlock switch that signals
the transmission when the breaks are engaged. This switch may be located
below the steering wheel, but that is all I've been able to get from the
web.

Today is Sunday, so I'll have to wait until tomorrow to take it to the
dealer, or to the local mechanic. I'll have to use the key to release the
shift lock.

The car is fine otherwise, and the breaks and transmission feel fine as
well.

FYI: I also checked the break fluid level, and it was between MIN and MAX,
so I assume that is not the problem. In addition I have never replaced the
break pads.

Any tips will be appreciated.
Thanks.

Will.

Re: Honda Accord 03 LX 50,000 Miles won't shift out of park - Automatic
 

willsanchez80@cox.net wrote:
> Hi,
> It all started a couple of days ago. It would take me two or three attempts
> to put the car from park (P) into drive (D). The shift lock is stocked as
> if I wasn't pressing on the break pedal, but of course I was. If I pressed
> the breaks really hard it worked until a few hours ago. In addition the
> break lights are not working, they don't light up when the breaks are
> pressed.
> I checked the Horn/Stop fuse, and it was fine.
>
Oh, yeah, you've got a bad switch if the brake lights don't come on.
Not a big repair if you have the stealer do it, but you probably could
do it yourself too.

Watch out for getting rear-ended if you drive it.

Re: Honda Accord 03 LX 50,000 Miles won't shift out of park - Automatic
 

willsanchez80@cox.net wrote:
> Hi,
> It all started a couple of days ago. It would take me two or three attempts
> to put the car from park (P) into drive (D). The shift lock is stocked as
> if I wasn't pressing on the break pedal, but of course I was. If I pressed
> the breaks really hard it worked until a few hours ago. In addition the
> break lights are not working, they don't light up when the breaks are
> pressed.
> I checked the Horn/Stop fuse, and it was fine.
>
Oh, yeah, you've got a bad switch if the brake lights don't come on.
Not a big repair if you have the stealer do it, but you probably could
do it yourself too.

Watch out for getting rear-ended if you drive it.

Re: Honda Accord 03 LX 50,000 Miles won't shift out of park - Automatic
 

In article <K9BCe.40347$DC2.8399@okepread01>, willsanchez80@cox.net
wrote:

> It all started a couple of days ago. It would take me two or three attempts
> to put the car from park (P) into drive (D). The shift lock is stocked as
> if I wasn't pressing on the break pedal, but of course I was. If I pressed
> the breaks really hard it worked until a few hours ago. In addition the
> break lights are not working, they don't light up when the breaks are
> pressed.

Those two functions are intertwined, in that they use the same brake
(not break) pedal switch.

Replace the switch. You can do it yourself.

Re: Honda Accord 03 LX 50,000 Miles won't shift out of park - Automatic
 

In article <K9BCe.40347$DC2.8399@okepread01>, willsanchez80@cox.net
wrote:

> It all started a couple of days ago. It would take me two or three attempts
> to put the car from park (P) into drive (D). The shift lock is stocked as
> if I wasn't pressing on the break pedal, but of course I was. If I pressed
> the breaks really hard it worked until a few hours ago. In addition the
> break lights are not working, they don't light up when the breaks are
> pressed.

Those two functions are intertwined, in that they use the same brake
(not break) pedal switch.

Replace the switch. You can do it yourself.

Re: Honda Accord 03 LX 50,000 Miles won't shift out of park - Automatic
 

In article <jmCCe.40349$DC2.6822@okepread01>, willsanchez80@cox.net
wrote:

> I found the switch, and tighten the connector a bit. basically the break
> lights turned on

Brake lights.

Your car has brakes--not breaks. One hopes your car doesn't break.

Re: Honda Accord 03 LX 50,000 Miles won't shift out of park - Automatic
 

In article <jmCCe.40349$DC2.6822@okepread01>, willsanchez80@cox.net
wrote:

> I found the switch, and tighten the connector a bit. basically the break
> lights turned on

Brake lights.

Your car has brakes--not breaks. One hopes your car doesn't break.

Re: Honda Accord 03 LX 50,000 Miles won't shift out of park - Automatic
 

Chad wrote:

> willsanchez80@cox.net wrote:
>>
>>
>>
>> Hi,
>> It all started a couple of days ago. It would take me two or three
>> attempts to put the car from park (P) into drive (D). The shift lock is
>> stocked as if I wasn't pressing on the break pedal, but of course I was.
>> If I pressed the breaks really hard it worked until a few hours ago. In
>> addition the break lights are not working, they don't light up when the
>> breaks are pressed.
>> I checked the Horn/Stop fuse, and it was fine.
>>
>> I've been reading about the possibility of an interlock switch that
>> signals the transmission when the breaks are engaged. This switch may be
>> located below the steering wheel, but that is all I've been able to get
>> from the web.
>>
>> Today is Sunday, so I'll have to wait until tomorrow to take it to the
>> dealer, or to the local mechanic. I'll have to use the key to release the
>> shift lock.
>>
>> The car is fine otherwise, and the breaks and transmission feel fine as
>> well.
>>
>> FYI: I also checked the break fluid level, and it was between MIN and
>> MAX, so I assume that is not the problem. In addition I have never
>> replaced the break pads.
>>
>> Any tips will be appreciated.
>> Thanks.
>>
>> Will.
>
>
> Your Brake Light Switch needs to be replaced. I recently had to do the
> same thing to my Accord. It affects your brake lights, automatic shift
> lock and cruise control. It's a $20.00 fix if you do it yourself.
>
> Good Luck
>
> Chad
Chad:

Yes, you are correct.
I found the switch, and tighten the connector a bit. basically the break
lights turned on and I was able to shift to drive. Of course this was a
very short-lived victory, because I believe this time the switch is gone
for good. I'll get the part from the dealer tomorrow, and install it
myself.
Thanks Chad.

Re: Honda Accord 03 LX 50,000 Miles won't shift out of park - Automatic
 

Chad wrote:

> willsanchez80@cox.net wrote:
>>
>>
>>
>> Hi,
>> It all started a couple of days ago. It would take me two or three
>> attempts to put the car from park (P) into drive (D). The shift lock is
>> stocked as if I wasn't pressing on the break pedal, but of course I was.
>> If I pressed the breaks really hard it worked until a few hours ago. In
>> addition the break lights are not working, they don't light up when the
>> breaks are pressed.
>> I checked the Horn/Stop fuse, and it was fine.
>>
>> I've been reading about the possibility of an interlock switch that
>> signals the transmission when the breaks are engaged. This switch may be
>> located below the steering wheel, but that is all I've been able to get
>> from the web.
>>
>> Today is Sunday, so I'll have to wait until tomorrow to take it to the
>> dealer, or to the local mechanic. I'll have to use the key to release the
>> shift lock.
>>
>> The car is fine otherwise, and the breaks and transmission feel fine as
>> well.
>>
>> FYI: I also checked the break fluid level, and it was between MIN and
>> MAX, so I assume that is not the problem. In addition I have never
>> replaced the break pads.
>>
>> Any tips will be appreciated.
>> Thanks.
>>
>> Will.
>
>
> Your Brake Light Switch needs to be replaced. I recently had to do the
> same thing to my Accord. It affects your brake lights, automatic shift
> lock and cruise control. It's a $20.00 fix if you do it yourself.
>
> Good Luck
>
> Chad
Chad:

Yes, you are correct.
I found the switch, and tighten the connector a bit. basically the break
lights turned on and I was able to shift to drive. Of course this was a
very short-lived victory, because I believe this time the switch is gone
for good. I'll get the part from the dealer tomorrow, and install it
myself.
Thanks Chad.

Re: Honda Accord 03 LX 50,000 Miles won't shift out of park - Automatic
 

Elmo P. Shagnasty wrote:

> In article <jmCCe.40349$DC2.6822@okepread01>, willsanchez80@cox.net
> wrote:
>
>> I found the switch, and tighten the connector a bit. basically the break
>> lights turned on
>
> Brake lights.
>
> Your car has brakes--not breaks. One hopes your car doesn't break.

Thanks, so it's brakes not breaks.

Re: Honda Accord 03 LX 50,000 Miles won't shift out of park - Automatic
 

Elmo P. Shagnasty wrote:

> In article <jmCCe.40349$DC2.6822@okepread01>, willsanchez80@cox.net
> wrote:
>
>> I found the switch, and tighten the connector a bit. basically the break
>> lights turned on
>
> Brake lights.
>
> Your car has brakes--not breaks. One hopes your car doesn't break.

Thanks, so it's brakes not breaks.