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Will not shift

Can not change gears shift is locked

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  • rlail007 Aug 14, 2008

    2005 Suzuki Forenza will not shift out of Park with out removing the key from ignition and depressing shift lock button located near shifter.

    Car can the be put in nutral and car can be started. If it goes back in park you have to repete process.

  • Anonymous Sep 03, 2008

    I'm having the same problem on my 2005 Forenza. I'll check the brake light fuse.

  • ml3107 Apr 21, 2009

    I found that if you turn the key to Lock in the steering column, put the parking break on, insert thekey into the shift lock, put vehicle in Neutral, then start the car. this iwll unlock your gear untill you turn the car off... then you must do this every time you want to drive.....

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Stuck in Park?
Check to see if the stop lights are working - shift interlock should be the same circuit Check stop light fuse
Try turning the key to 1st position (Unlock)
Shift to neutral to start vehicle and then shift to Drive

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neutral safety switch in console jammed, not releasing handle to change gears.

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