Auto Parts: Honda Accord help, pep boys, repair vehicles

Question
Hi, I can start my honda accord fine but I cannot shift out of park. I press the breaks down and the shift will not even budge. I have to press down on a small belt that is located next to the shift in order to move it out of park. I have to do this everytime I am in park. My break lights have also gone out because of this. Please HELP!!!

Answer
Hi Kelli,

Sounds to me like the disabler switch is broke. I was unaware that it also controlled the brake lights, but it is always possible. The switch should be located on the brake pedal near the top or on the bracket near the top of the brake pedal mount.

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