If its not one thing its another

Fred · 2010-01-29T15:11:05-08:00

My Jeep drives so much nicer now with the ARB locker I've been driving it to work. Today I went to lunch and when I got in to head back to work it started right up but I couldn't push the button on the shifter to get it out of park. (Yes, I had my foot on the brake.) I finally got it into gear and got it home but its sitting outside with the same problem again. I suspect it's the switch that tells the transmission you've got your foot on the brake. Does anyone know, is that the regular stop light switch under the dash or is there a different switch somewhere? TJ specs: 2000 TJ, 6 cylinder, factory 3 speed automatic transmission

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#129 Jan 2010, 3:11 PM
My Jeep drives so much nicer now with the ARB locker I've been driving it to work. Today I went to lunch and when I got in to head back to work it started right up but I couldn't push the button on the shifter to get it out of park. (Yes, I had my foot on the brake.) I finally got it into gear and got it home but its sitting outside with the same problem again. I suspect it's the switch that tells the transmission you've got your foot on the brake. Does anyone know, is that the regular stop light switch under the dash or is there a different switch somewhere?

TJ specs: 2000 TJ, 6 cylinder, factory 3 speed automatic transmission
Anonymous former user
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#229 Jan 2010, 3:53 PM
Heres the wiring diagram:

http://www.autozone.com/autozone/repair ... 3f802d8b41

Looks like a series circuit with fuse, brake shift interlock solenoid and the brake light switch. If the brake lights are actually working, maybe the solenoid is stuck/broken?
JohnDF Member Joined: July 2003
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#329 Jan 2010, 3:58 PM
That sucks. I had my first run on my new lawn tractor today. After about an hour one of the belts started to scream and smoke. Crap...it's barnd new 😤

I used to wheel a lot. . .
JohnDF Member Joined: July 2003
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#429 Jan 2010, 5:30 PM
Well, I got mine fixed. How's your's coming?

I used to wheel a lot. . .
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#529 Jan 2010, 5:50 PM
Lawn tractors are not made to cut grass more than about 5 or 6 inches. You are trying to cut down a forest in your yard 😂

"JohnDF" wrote: That sucks. I had my first run on my new lawn tractor today. After about an hour one of the belts started to scream and smoke. Crap...it's barnd new 😤

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#629 Jan 2010, 7:09 PM
"JohnDF" wrote: Well, I got mine fixed. How's your's coming?

I've got good news and bad news. :rasta:

I'll start with the bad news. I did a Bill and ran into the house with the Jeep. I figured out if I disconnected the brake pedal from the brake booster rod I could shift it into gear. So I disconnected, shifted it into neutral, temporarily reconnected (hint), started it and idled into the garage. When I stepped on the brake the pedal went to the floor and I ran into all the Jeep junk I've got stored in front of where I park which rammed into the laundry room wall. I think there's just some minor garage-side sheetrock damage to the wall but won't know for sure until I move everything. My lesson learned, don't ever drive a vehicle without the retaining clip on the brake peddle/booster rod connection, no matter how far your going! Time for a 🍺 .

The good news is the impact seems to have jarred loose the shifter/brake interlock mechanism. It seems to be working fine now.

I did find that the interlock is separate from the brake light switch. I also found out I don't have any brake lights, not sure what the problem is but I quit for the night before I do any more damage.
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#729 Jan 2010, 8:33 PM
Wow, there has to be some type of an award in this one for you 🤔 😁 😁 😁 😁

"FAM" wrote: [quote="JohnDF"]Well, I got mine fixed. How's your's coming?

I've got good news and bad news. :rasta:

I'll start with the bad news. I did a Bill and ran into the house with the Jeep. I figured out if I disconnected the brake pedal from the brake booster rod I could shift it into gear. So I disconnected, shifted it into neutral, temporarily reconnected (hint), started it and idled into the garage. When I stepped on the brake the pedal went to the floor and I ran into all the Jeep junk I've got stored in front of where I park which rammed into the laundry room wall. I think there's just some minor garage-side sheetrock damage to the wall but won't know for sure until I move everything. My lesson learned, don't ever drive a vehicle without the retaining clip on the brake peddle/booster rod connection, no matter how far your going! Time for a 🍺 .

The good news is the impact seems to have jarred loose the shifter/brake interlock mechanism. It seems to be working fine now.

I did find that the interlock is separate from the brake light switch. I also found out I don't have any brake lights, not sure what the problem is but I quit for the night before I do any more damage.

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#829 Jan 2010, 11:28 PM
"FAM" wrote: [quote="JohnDF"]Well, I got mine fixed. How's your's coming?

I've got good news and bad news. :rasta:

The good news is the impact seems to have jarred loose the shifter/brake interlock mechanism. It seems to be working fine now.

I hit my house and got new seats.

You hit your house and fixed your trans.

I think Kevin should run into his house... he might get 60's!
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#930 Jan 2010, 7:03 AM
"RobD" wrote: Wow, there has to be some type of an award in this one for you 🤔 😁 😁 😁 😁

This one maybe?

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#1030 Jan 2010, 7:21 AM
Hahahahaaa... I forgot aboyt that avatar. Classic 😂

I used to wheel a lot. . .
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#1130 Jan 2010, 8:03 AM
"FAM" wrote: [quote="RobD"]Wow, there has to be some type of an award in this one for you 🤔 😁 😁 😁 😁

This one maybe?

😂
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#1230 Jan 2010, 10:19 AM
"Bender" wrote: [quote="FAM"][quote="RobD"]Wow, there has to be some type of an award in this one for you 🤔 😁 😁 😁 😁

We should add an awards ceremony to the Christmas Party. Brass Balls Award, Most Creative Accident, Best Supportive Spouse...
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#1330 Jan 2010, 10:54 AM
"lj4x4" wrote: I think Kevin should run into his house... he might get 60's!

I just nicked the corner of my garage backing out and broke my D35! Time for a D60! 😂 (just kidding)
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#1430 Jan 2010, 11:06 AM
"kevheb" wrote: I just nicked the corner of my garage backing out and broke my D35! Time for a D60! 😂 (just kidding)

Don't think that couldn't happen. I broke mine in the parking lot at Safeway.
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#1530 Jan 2010, 12:34 PM
"FAM" wrote: [quote="kevheb"]I just nicked the corner of my garage backing out and broke my D35! Time for a D60! 😂 (just kidding)

Don't think that couldn't happen. I broke mine in the parking lot at Safeway.

Eric broke a driveline in the parking lot at the mini golf place in Reno. Of course he was doing brake stands so that probably didn't help. 😂
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#1630 Jan 2010, 4:00 PM
When my light Brake Switch (under the drivers side dash, just behind the brake pedal) went out, it not only disabled my lights, but also stopped my cruise control from working properly. Pressing the brake would not disengage the CC. Could that be your problem also?
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#1731 Jan 2010, 8:40 AM
Do a search on the other Jeep forums, like jeepforum.com. There is a known problem with the plastic rod inside the shifter handle. I don't know if it affects your year of Jeep but it might be worth checking out. It's an easy fix with a coat hanger or wooden dowel if I remember correctly.
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#1831 Jan 2010, 5:30 PM
I pulled the shifter handle off and checked it out. Everything inside the handle and shifter itself looks fine. Its still working since it's "adjustment" Friday night. I did end up having to replace my brake light switch today. I found out the brake lights weren't coming on and traced it down to a defective switch. But the two don't seem to be related because it was shifting correctly even when the lights weren't working.