So yeah my brake switch is not letting me shift it out of park - worked fine this morning.
I have the switch out and tested it - one side is always on (pretty sure thats not right). I also tried with the switch removed and no change.
Is there a way to jump the connection to get it out of park?
Would like to avoid removing the center console.
Its blocking my other vehicle (that works)

 

Nvmd - think I found what I need here

https://landroverforums.com/forum/di...t-dust-118190/

 

While you are down there replace the cruise control switch too -

 

hmm maybe thats why I couldnt get CC to work years ago.........
Idk though, if I fix all the minor issues..... isnt it a rule that something major breaks - haha

Eitherway can confirm JohnZo's post I linked works on my 98 v8 - 'note to self' keep paper clips in the glove box!

 

do you have LED bulbs in your brake lights? if so, that will also not allow the CC to work.

 

A trick I learned a few years back when my brake switch quitand I was far from home was to hook the 3rd brakelightwire into the rear defrosterconnection. turning on the rear defroster will allow you to shift out of park...

 

I do not but that is real good info

 

Ok thats trick - would have never thought of that.

whats interesting is theres no solenoid release by the shifter like say a toyota - makes me wonder, if it is to be towed without the key present/or has a bad brake switch..... do they disconnect the driveshaft?

 

Locally around here, they pull it on a flatbed...