bobk78 Posted December 30, 2017 Posted December 30, 2017 Hi, I just joined as I bought a 2009 this fall and I an having a problem with the stick shift freezing. The temp has been a high of 0 and a low of -16 degrees F for the last 3 days and I have not been able to get it out of P. Finally today I let it run for about an hour with the heat going an then it worked fine. My question is - has anyone one else had this problem and is there a way to stop it from happening in the future. I have an '09 with gas engine and 90,000 miles on it. Quote
Huronlad Posted December 30, 2017 Posted December 30, 2017 (edited) Sounds like a brake lamp switch issue. If your brake lights fail to work when the car is stuck in Park, confirmed it is the switch. I am on my 3rd switch in my 2011. The first 2 were affected by cold and moisture. To completely stop the issue, you would need a new switch. Here is a video on how to defeat the park lock. A large universal floor mat fitted to keep snow off the carpet is a good idea. Edited December 30, 2017 by Huronlad Quote
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