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2001 mazda pickup B3000 V6 with about 44,000 miles. Can't get the vehicle out of gear. First occured when the temp dipped into the 30's. Tried again when the temp had warmed to high 50s and was ok. Tried a few days later and same problem. Any feedback would be appreciated.

Submitted: 45 days and 6 hours ago.

Category: Car

Value: $13

Status: CLOSED

Year: 2001
Make: Mazda
Model: B3000
Engine: V6

Already Tried:
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Hello XXXXXX, if you cannot get the shifter to move then chances are that you have a bad brake switch. If this switch is not working then it will not unlock the shifter. Start by checking to see if the brake lights work when this happens. if not then this is definetely the problem.

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Expert:	BOBBY
Pos. Feedback:	99.4 %
Answered:	10/8/2009

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2001 mazda pickup B3000 V6 with about 44,000 miles. Can't get the vehicle out of gear. First occured when the temp dipped into the 30's. Tried again when the temp had warmed to high 50s and was ok. Tried a few days later and same problem. Any feedback would be appreciated.

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Year: 2001
Make: Mazda
Model: B3000
Engine: V6

Already Tried:
Nothing

Accepted Answer

Hello XXXXXX, if you cannot get the shifter to move then chances are that you have a bad brake switch. If this switch is not working then it will not unlock the shifter. Start by checking to see if the brake lights work when this happens. if not then this is definetely the problem.

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2001 mazda pickup B3000 V6 with about 44,000 miles. Can't get the vehicle out of gear. First occured when the temp dipped into the 30's. Tried again when the temp had warmed to high 50s and was ok. Tried a few days later and same problem. Any feedback would be appreciated.

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Year: 2001Make: MazdaModel: B3000Engine: V6 Already Tried: Nothing

Accepted Answer

Hello XXXXXX, if you cannot get the shifter to move then chances are that you have a bad brake switch. If this switch is not working then it will not unlock the shifter. Start by checking to see if the brake lights work when this happens. if not then this is definetely the problem.

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Year: 2001
Make: Mazda
Model: B3000
Engine: V6

Already Tried:
Nothing