saab won't shift out of park

2002 SAAB 9-3
68,000 MILES • 4 CYL • AUTOMATIC
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MISSYJ33
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I have a '02 9-3 saab convertible. The gear shift will move but the car stays in park. The light indicator on the panel stays on park. Please help. Can't even get in gear to take it in. It is an automatic. I have a rear light out but new bulb didn't fix. Horn not working. Headlight just went out.

Missy
Jul 12, 2011 at 1:51 AM
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MISSYJ33
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Actually did some research and found out it was the brake light switch. Tested it with a paper clip and boom that was it!!!!
Jul 12, 2011 at 5:02 PM
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MISSYJ33
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Okay, got the new brake light switch and it doesn't fit in as old one did. Don't know if that is the problem or not. Cannot have car towed; cant even get it out of garage. Pushed tab beside lever and still nothing. Help!!!!!

Jul 17, 2011 at 1:09 AM
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MNTHNY4
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did u check to see if your gear shifter cable is connected to your gearbox ,look just below battery at cable connection to transmission if off u will need to replace cable or just jerryrig to get it to move for proper repairs,good luck.
Jul 20, 2011 at 12:15 PM