Car not shifting from paRK??????
#31
Betting its the shift interlock solenoid in the shifter. Mine would randomly lock the shifter in park. I just wedged a small piece of paper in the side of the shifter which forces it to the unlocked position. Not the safest thing, but Im the only one that drives my car anyways. Im not sure if you can get the solenoid by itself, I think Lexus sells the entire lower shifter assembly. I may be wrong...good luck.
Thank you.
#32
Well you have to completely remove the shifter I believe. I never replaced mine. Its still "rigged" a year later. I looked on the web but couldnt find a good picture to show how I "rigged" mine.
Does it do it randomly or is it just completely stuck in park? The part Im referring to has an aluminum heat sink on the top of it and is located just in front, and under the shifter assembly.
Just looked up that p/n and I think you got the right part.
Does it do it randomly or is it just completely stuck in park? The part Im referring to has an aluminum heat sink on the top of it and is located just in front, and under the shifter assembly.
Just looked up that p/n and I think you got the right part.
#33
funny thing, I was experiencing the shift lock issue also, so I went ahead to replace the brake switch, but still no go.
So I ordered 85903-30020 Computer Sub-Assy, and it arrived today, still haven't got around to installing it tho since it looks to be a biatch going in there...
It was $127.67 plus tax and shipping came out to $152.03
Can't wait to having it replaced and repaired... tired of sticking my pen inside the manual release button each time I need to put our of park and from drive to park...
So I ordered 85903-30020 Computer Sub-Assy, and it arrived today, still haven't got around to installing it tho since it looks to be a biatch going in there...
It was $127.67 plus tax and shipping came out to $152.03
Can't wait to having it replaced and repaired... tired of sticking my pen inside the manual release button each time I need to put our of park and from drive to park...
Last edited by takashi; 02-09-15 at 06:08 PM.
#34
funny thing, I was experiencing the shift lock issue also, so I went ahead to replace the brake switch, but still no go.
So I ordered 85903-30020 Computer Sub-Assy, and it arrived today, still haven't got around to installing it tho since it looks to be a biatch going in there...
It was $127.67 plus tax and shipping came out to $152.03
Can't wait to having it replaced and repaired... tired of sticking my pen inside the manual release button each time I need to put our of park and from drive to park...
So I ordered 85903-30020 Computer Sub-Assy, and it arrived today, still haven't got around to installing it tho since it looks to be a biatch going in there...
It was $127.67 plus tax and shipping came out to $152.03
Can't wait to having it replaced and repaired... tired of sticking my pen inside the manual release button each time I need to put our of park and from drive to park...
Thank you very much for the info.
#35
Hi Takashi, where did you order that part from, my lexus dealer here asking for $169.70 plus tax. Will you let me know when you finish installing it please. After I check all the fuses that related to break, abs,radio 2, all are working fine, I ran out of option, so the only thing that I can thing is the Computer Sub-assymbly shift interlock control. If you can take the picture when you installing it that would nice.
Thank you very much for the info.
Thank you very much for the info.
#37
Hi Takashi, where did you order that part from, my lexus dealer here asking for $169.70 plus tax. Will you let me know when you finish installing it please. After I check all the fuses that related to break, abs,radio 2, all are working fine, I ran out of option, so the only thing that I can thing is the Computer Sub-assymbly shift interlock control. If you can take the picture when you installing it that would nice.
Thank you very much for the info.
Thank you very much for the info.
The link for the item here http://www.lexuspartsnow.com/parts/l...903-30020.html
I'll try taking pictures if I can of the install, I tried searching but I'm surprised no body has done a write up of this, it seems to be pretty common problem with our cars
#38
Yes I did the same, I've been searching the write up about this problem, can't find one, about how to replace the comp sub Assy.
What happen with the rest of the member that has the same problem like us? Are they take it to the dealer or just keep inserting screw driver to the override slot.
What happen with the rest of the member that has the same problem like us? Are they take it to the dealer or just keep inserting screw driver to the override slot.
#39
Lexus Test Driver
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I had this shift lock problem today when I was checking a fuse due to my cigarette lighter being out. I had removed the "Radio 2" fuse and once I did, the shift lock was always locking. It was really strange. Once I put the fuse back, my problems were solved.
I would never think these two items would be related. I'm still trying to fix my cigarette lighter however.
I would never think these two items would be related. I'm still trying to fix my cigarette lighter however.
#40
I bought it through http://www.lexuspartsnow.com/
The link for the item here http://www.lexuspartsnow.com/parts/l...903-30020.html
I'll try taking pictures if I can of the install, I tried searching but I'm surprised no body has done a write up of this, it seems to be pretty common problem with our cars
The link for the item here http://www.lexuspartsnow.com/parts/l...903-30020.html
I'll try taking pictures if I can of the install, I tried searching but I'm surprised no body has done a write up of this, it seems to be pretty common problem with our cars
I put my order in, and I also order " Slide Cover" since mine broke off right in the middle .
#41
I was super busy the past weekend also, and debating on doing it during lunch...
here is the pics of the product to give you an idea of what we're up against
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#43
Lexus Test Driver
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So, you don't think is not the solenoid ( computer sub assy shift lock control)?, when I stepped on the break, all my break light was on. I haven't check the fuses yet. Where is the location of the "stop" fuse? is it on the driver side or the pass side.
I still need know if somebody ever change the solenoid, will be nice with pictures.
Thank's.
I still need know if somebody ever change the solenoid, will be nice with pictures.
Thank's.
neutral safety switch is that "computer sub assy shift lock control" and majority of the time it is that that goes out.
the stop switch/ fuses ordeal was in reply to the old 06 responses that i didnt look at the dates, i just looked up what people were talking about and did confirm the wiring diagrams etc.. first thing i usually would replace is the neutral safety switch, i work at a parts store and this is a common problem, if its not the neutral safety switch, the shift linkage is the culprit if the car just does not want to move into gear, if for sure the neutral safety switch is working
Last edited by SC4Paulo; 02-26-15 at 05:47 PM.
#44
Thank you Takashi.
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Shift lock still stuck!
Here's the catch. My 99' GS400 still has a shift lock problem that won't let me move out of park unless I jam a screwdriver in the release slot. My rear tail lights work fine. At first I thought it was the solenoid, so I ordered and replaced the ENTIRE shifter assembly (from a 2001 GS300). The assembly was used but am assuming it functions. I am now really puzzled. I don't hear the "click" when I step on the brake. Is there some other switch between the brake pedal and the harness that runs to the solenoid???
Thanks in advance for any suggestions.........