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Why is the PRNDL stuck? Could it be the Brake Light Switch again?
2005 Suzuki Forenza sedan
4 Cylinder engine with Automatic Transmission
145,000 miles in the odometer
Today I couldn't get out of parking because the gear was stuck. I had to turn off the vehicle & set & release the emergency to get it unstuck.
About 4 months ago I got the Brake Light Switch replaced because the taillights used to stay on after I released the brake pedal. I heard this could be related for stuck PRNDLs. Could it also be a faulty fuse?
When I step on the brake pedal, I hear a little bit of grinding coming from inside the pedal. How is it possible that pedal got worn out so soon?
Could this be an wheel alignment issue? There is a lot of potholes and uneven pavement in my city. They are on a budget, so the street repairs are slow.
I drove it again, this time at night. The brake lights sometimes don't turn on.
5 Answers
- FlagMichaelLv 75 years agoFavorite Answer
The brake light circuit is always the first place to look for a locked shifter because the brake interlock - which makes sure you have the brake applied before you shift out of park - will lock up the shifter if the switch is bad, the fuse is blown, or a wire has become disconnected. Have somebody see if the brake lights come on when you step on the pedal.
- The DevilLv 75 years ago
The switch didn't wear out that quickly. Maybe it needs adjusting, or maybe you need to not park on a hill and get the park gear stuck. Set the brake before shifting into park and it might not stick. They didn't replace the whole pedal. Potholes didn't do this. Drive more carefully on bad streets.
- Anonymous5 years ago
Anyone who refers to a shift lever as "the PRNDL" shouldn't be trying to repair their own car......
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