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I have a 1992 Honda Civic hatchback. I can''t get ...

Sent to Honda Experts March 18 4:58 p.m.

I have a 1992 Honda Civic hatchback. I can''t get it out of park without putting the ignition key into the shift lock release. Any ideas?

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1992 Honda hatchback 1500 4 cyl

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Customer (name blocked for privacy)

Status: Closed Value: $15

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March 18 5:01 p.m. (2 minutes and 29 seconds later)

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Hi,

This sounds stupid but if you press on the brake pedal are the rear brake lights coming on?

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Sent March 18 5:04 p.m. (3 minutes and 16 seconds later)

I just went out and checked and the brake lights do not come on. What do I do next?

Edited by Customer (name blocked for privacy) on March 18 2008 at 6:19pm

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March 18 9:36 p.m. (4 hours and 32 minutes later)

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Sorry I didn't get right back to you.

The brake light switch mounted on the upper part of the brake pedal is faulty. That switch tells the shift release to release your shifter when you step on the brake pedal. The brake lights not coming on confirmed my guess that it was bad. They aren't too expensive and you can get them at the dealership. We usually have them in stock at my dealer.

Let me know if you need more help.

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Sent March 19 11:15 a.m. (13 hours and 38 minutes later)

Your diagnosis was spot on. I went to check where the switch was and found a wire had come off the switch. I reattched it and everything works. Thanks!

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March 19 11:27 a.m. (11 minutes and 25 seconds later)

no problem, thanks for using JA!

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