having a hard time geting out of park

Asked by bridog55 Feb 12, 2016 at 11:31 PM about the 1999 Saab 9-3 2 Dr SE Turbo Convertible

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

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Mark answered 8 years ago

You may have a bad break switch - it controls the transmission lock

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Stephen answered 8 years ago

If you ever have it where it just wont go at all, then stick a small thin screwdriver in the bypass hole just to the left of the shift knob. press down and it should move smoothly.

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