1991 Prizm only shifts out of park with shift lock override

[JakeEv]

Hello,

My 1991 Prizm (Auto Transmission) will not shift out of park unless I press the shift lock override. I can shift through the other gears just fine, but i have to press the override along with the shifter button when it's in park. I replaced the stop-light switch thinking that'd be the solution, but it didn't work.

Thanks for any help!

[carriejahnke]

Hey!
I am having the exact same problem with my Geo Prizm, and we cannot figure out what is wrong with it...Did you ever solve this problem?
Please get back to me,
Carrie

[JakeEv]

Yes! It was actually the brake light switch, which is located right next to the brake pedal. If you have cruise control, you need the 4 pin switch, otherwise you need the 2 pin, which was my problem. I hope that helps!