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Old May 13, 2013 | 04:59 PM
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Occasionally I have trouble getting my 2002 LS 430 into Drive when I start up the car. After a while it eventually will shift even though I have done nothing differently. I do have my foot on the brake and have tried gently moving the steering wheel from side to side
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Old May 13, 2013 | 05:10 PM
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had the same problem with my old LS430. Ended up getting so frustrated with it I took it to the dealer. Car has a bad shifter pad and brake switch. Cost me $575 but was fine after the service.
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Old May 20, 2013 | 08:44 PM
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Thanks for the info. I did call Lexus and they told me about a small square inset button the the gear shift base that can be removed with a screwdriver. Inside is a button that supposedly overrides the parking gear. Haven't had a chance to try it yet. I have never seen that on a car before.
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Old May 23, 2013 | 09:47 AM
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Do you have the part number?

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Denis.
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