'97 Disco stuck in park!

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Author Message   Richard StSauveur (Budsaint) New Member Username: Budsaint Post Number: 4 Registered: 03-2003 Posted on Thursday, July 03, 2003 - 02:46 pm:    My Disco will not disengage from park. Break lights are not coming on either. Fuse issue? Any help appreciated....somewhat hosed here in NH before the 4th. Thanks, Bud   Paul T. Schram (Paulschram) Senior Member Username: Paulschram Post Number: 1786 Registered: 02-2002 Posted on Thursday, July 03, 2003 - 02:58 pm:    Part number AMR 2011, new brake switch-Call Nathan, should cost about $25-$30. Jumper the two green wires to release the shifter.   Richard StSauveur (Budsaint) New Member Username: Budsaint Post Number: 5 Registered: 03-2003 Posted on Thursday, July 03, 2003 - 03:46 pm:    Paul, Well thanks. Could you point me to the location of the brake switch and the 2 green wires? Thanks Bud   Paul T. Schram (Paulschram) Senior Member Username: Paulschram Post Number: 1790 Registered: 02-2002 Posted on Thursday, July 03, 2003 - 03:51 pm:    On the Discoveries, there is a cardboard panel below the steering wheel held on by Christmas trees. Pull themout using a pair of pliers or similar. Grab ahold of the brake pedal, follow it up. The first switch you encounter has a coupla wires and a vacuum line, continue up to the next switch, this is the one you want. Carefully remove the wiring harness. On the front of the switch, there is a collar one pulls forward to release tension on the switch where it mates to the bracket. Pry the old switch out (it's faster, but usually destroys the old switch). Slide the new switch into position, push the collar back in to lock in the bracketry, grab the plunger and gently pull it until it contacts the brake pedal arm. Plug wires back in, confirm brake light operation and drive off into the sunset. Peace, Paul   Michelle (Mtdrews) New Member Username: Mtdrews Post Number: 13 Registered: 04-2003 Posted on Wednesday, July 09, 2003 - 03:09 pm:    Bud, Just to let you know, I had the same problem a few months ago. Paul is awesome and I am greatful for his help. I would highly recommend that you contact Nathan just as Paul suggested. I followed Paul's advise and did so myself. I finally ordered my break light switch and an air filter from Nathan. He was on the ball. I came UPS and all in one piece. Nathan Crabtree at Discount Rovers 1-502-8rovers. He also has a website I think it is www.Discountrovers.com The brake light switch was $44.00 at the local dealership. I got it through Nathan for $21.00. Good Luck, Michelle I also have a 97 Disco and love it. This website has been a blessing!