Can't get it out of Park
#21
10-19-2015, 08:31 PM
On my 2001 XJ8, the first indication that the shifter would not go out of Park, is the "P" would not be illuminated. I changed the brake switch and still had the same problem until I removed the shift console and checked out the PC board connections. I am not sure how your shifter is wired but might want to change the brake switch???
#22
07-30-2021, 11:29 PM
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OK so here's the story. I inherited this beautiful 2001 XJ8 VDP. However, getting it out of Park is a challenge. Looking thru the forum I have replaced the brake switch and found a bad 25 amp fuse in the trunk fuse box. When I replaced the brake switch, the brake lights remain on. I have tried two different brake switches with the same result...brake lights stay on. I replaced the burned out 25 amp fuse didn't notice any difference. I don't have an owners manual so I can't tell you what the fuse does but when I replaced the fuse, all bad dash indicators went off, the Park light came "P" came on, and the car drove fantastic. I came to park it and then all of the bad indicators came on again and I couldn't get it out of Park again. Codes are P 1638 and P 1000. Battery was replaced in Feb and the voltage is 12.68v. Also I've included a picture of the battery and a white wire that is unplugged. Anyone know what this is for? Transmission shift fine...engine runs fine...
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