Stuck auto gear shifter

[chrish8r]

So this isnt happening in my legacy but my other Subaru(SVX) so I figured it would be a similar resolve.( both have 4eat I believe)

When I turn the car on and push the brake so I can take the car out of park, it just clicks as if I dont have my foot on the brake. But then I lift and release the E-brake(which was not engaged when I park) and it will then let me shift out of park. Any suggestions to why this may be happening?? Thank you

[chuckthefuk]

Its most likely the shifter-lock system .

It works by using the brake pedal switch as a method to make sure that the transmission is in a safe state to select different gears.

The switch is located IIRC above the brake pedal so its either loose or damaged.

Check the FSM for the SVX.

Here you --> http://linksafe.me/p/8c9d9a1558
password --> sli

[chrish8r]

Thats a lot to look over but good for any future problems. thank you very much

[chuckthefuk]

FSM seem overwhelming but a quick skim through the pdfs will lead you to the braking system.

Cheers
-Chuck

[98legwag]

I don't know if Subarus do it, or if it helps, but my Corolla would engage the shift lock when the brake lights were out.

[TireIron]

I know it's been a couple months but is there still a download of the SVX FSM available somewhere? It is the hardest thing to find. The link Chuck posted doesn't work anymore.

[chuckthefuk]

I know it's been a couple months but is there still a download of the SVX FSM available somewhere? It is the hardest thing to find. The link Chuck posted doesn't work anymore.

https://www.dropbox.com/s/2sxh5bakvb8um ... net%29.zip (https://www.dropbox.com/s/2sxh5bakvb8um2e/Subaru%20SVX%20FSM%20%28sl-i.net%29.zip)

[TireIron]

Awesome, thanks man.