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Old Jul 10, 2017 | 11:41 AM
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Shifter issue

2003 mini auto trans shifter stuck in park, when key is on or running. Disconnect battery shifter moves with easy. Checked online tried everything I could nothing helped. Any help would be great

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Old Jul 10, 2017 | 04:22 PM
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Moving you to the Stock Problems/Issues area.

There is an interlock that must release when you disconnect the battery. You have R50 or a R53? How many miles on the car?
 
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Old Jul 12, 2017 | 08:35 AM
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Yes when you press down on the brake pedal it releases. Check the sensors near the brake pedal.
 
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