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Won't shift out of park without using manual release

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Old 03-29-11, 07:54 PM
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Mechanic said it needs http://lexus.sewellparts.com/images/...00/841255F.jpg 85903 in picture, part # 85903-30020 is this common it just all of a sudden started on Friday night when leaving Walmart.
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possible but check your brake lights also
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Rear indicator light would be on.
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Check your fuses.
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Not a fuse, it's the part mentioned above. Hum.. guess I'm the only one that's had to replace this.
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The exact thing happened to me with my old land cruiser, ended up being a blown fuse for the brake lights.
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Brake light fuse.
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Fuses are fine, my mechanic has been a Toyota/Lexus/Scion tech for years who now has his own shop.
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so did you get it fixed?
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I'm currently having the same exact problem. I will check my brake light fuse. If that dosen't work I will order that part from Sewell.
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Part will be here Tuesday and will be installed Wednesday.
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Part was installed today, 1 hour @ $82 problem solved. I guess I'm the only one with a 2GS thats had to replace this?
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Originally Posted by 98GS400GUY
Part was installed today, 1 hour @ $82 problem solved. I guess I'm the only one with a 2GS thats had to replace this?
This happen to me but I just folded some paper and stuck it in the shift release slot and forgot about fixing it... Its been 2 years.

How much was the part?
Old 04-09-11, 04:59 PM
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Originally Posted by 98GS400GUY
Part was installed today, 1 hour @ $82 problem solved. I guess I'm the only one with a 2GS thats had to replace this?
Where did you get this part from? This is pretty common for Gs300, you should do a write up about this. It would help many people.
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Got it from Sewell, my mechanic installed this so I wouldn't be able to offer a DIY. BTW the shifters are the same for GS3 and 4 so it should happen to both.
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