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1994 940 Won't Shift from Park and Doesn't have Brakelights

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Pianoman702
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Year and Model: 96 854 Turbo, 94 945
Location: West Chester, PA

1994 940 Won't Shift from Park and Doesn't have Brakelights

Post by Pianoman702 »

This evening, I just noticed that my 1994 940 wagon won't shift from Park without depressing the Shiftlock Override button at the bottom of the gearshift. Not a big deal, just an inconvenience. However, on the drive home I noticed going down a hill that I don't have any brakelights now either! That is a big deal! I know both of those things worked this morning because I did a walk-around of my car earlier.

Are these two things related and what is the easiest way to fix this? For the time being, I'm thinking about putting in a second "Rear Fog Lamp" on the passenger side and just hitting the button whenever I stop... :(
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Post by lummert »

I would check the brake light switch first.
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Pianoman702
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Joined: 6 December 2009
Year and Model: 96 854 Turbo, 94 945
Location: West Chester, PA

Post by Pianoman702 »

It turned out to be Fuse #4. For now, I just replaced it with the fuse in #7.
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