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So like many others I got the LED tails and 3rd light.

When I was attempting to install the LED brake light, the wires touched, sparked and I think effed something up.

Now my break lights dont work and my shifter is stuck in park.

I have checked fuses, I don't see any broken. I need a solution to this.

I have read that this is some kind of shifter solenoid. I need my car for class and work. PLEASE HELP ASAP ! THANKS!

97ltd4x4

3 fuses to check:

10A stop
15A ACC
10A ECU-IG

In case you cannot figure it out..you can bypass the shifter lock,by prying up the little shifter cover(little black cover forward of the shifter),and then depressing it with a screwdriver or pen,ect(white plastic piece under the cover)

darksoldier313

dont visually inspect the fuses check the continuity of them and check to c if there is voltage on both sides of the fuse

98SR54RUNNER

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I will check these fuses again. I do not have a voltmeter...should I go get one at walmart or something to check continuity?

I tried to bypass the lock, it still wont move. Maybe I'm not pushing hard enough on the little white thing.

Thanks for the swift replies, I need to get my car working tonight for work and school tomorrow!

98SR54RUNNER

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Yeah, I can't get it out of park at all. Even after pushing on the manual release, it won't move.

It's like the manual release is locked down.

darksoldier313

if u dont have a test light or dmm replace the fuses labeled above with one of equal rating c if that works and if u push on the manual shift lock overide and it doesnt shift u have issues unless your not doing it right h/o ill look it up

98SR54RUNNER

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I don't think I'm not doing it right because I have used it before when installing other electronics.

How could such a serious problem arise just from attempting to install a damn brake light?

I'm going to get new fuses and a voltmeter now. Thank for your help.

darksoldier313

little side note disconnect the battery when doing that kind of work if u can get ahold of dmm i can give u some wiring diagrams to help and a voltage chart should help in the diagnosis period another quick test bypass the brake light switch c if that works after u have properly checked the fuses

98SR54RUNNER

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I'm getting new fuses and a tester now. I will update on what happens. How would I bypass the switch?

Not really even sure what to check once I have the meter. Ill be back in a few, thanks again.

darksoldier313

depends on how many wire switch it is if its two u just jump them together once u get the dmm u can pull the fuses out check for resistance in the ohm function if it says 0 your good if not its bad once u do that we will get into the more complicated tests

98SR54RUNNER

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Got the DMM. Now I should be checkign for 12v across these fuses right? And 0 ohms. I'm going to do this now, and replacing them all.

darksoldier313

dont check the resistance with the fuses still plugged in

98SR54RUNNER

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Finally got it!!!! I feel stupid, but finally found that it was a fuse.

I replaced all the interior, and several under the hood and still nothing.

And then I checked resistance and all was good, and then I took apart the shifter area trying to locate the brake switch solenoid.

Then I checked the fuses again and found............................................. ........

I must have picked up an old fuse or one of the new ones was bad, but I replaced the three main fuses again, and bam im in reverse!

Thank you very much for your help! I'm glad to have my car back...and some new lights!

darksoldier313

glad to hear your running again learn ne thing from this experience??

98SR54RUNNER

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Hah. Don't be lazy and disconnect the battery before any electrical work. Thanks again for your help!

darksoldier313

yep no problem glad it was something easy could have been alot worse