Civic Blown Fuse Or Relay Won't shift into Drive!
97 Civic-Car Starts-Can't put it into drive-Blown Fuse or Relay?
My '97 Civic starts right up, however…… Can't put it into Drive!
(Yes I know that I need to step on the brake!)
Here are the details; 1- When I depress the thumb button on the shifter the relay clicks at the ignition switch, will not shift out of park. 2- The following gauges are out; A-Fuel, B-Temperature, and C-Tachometer. 3- The following indicator lamps are out; A- SRS and B- ABS.
Note: Coincidence probably but……SRS lamp had been on for over a month. Brought car into dealer to have new Michelins put on and have the SRS checked out. “Error Code 08-5 for Internal Failure of the SRS Unit - Needs Replacement” was found. I chose to wait on replacing the SRS Unit, approximately $ 800.00 parts and labor to replace. Not in budget at the time.
One week later and less than a hundred miles, the above symptoms occurred when I tried going to work one morning.
I've checked all fuses that I can find, all good. The rest of the electrical system works fine, head lights, brake lights, turn signals, radio, heater fan, interior, etc.
History Note: About to years ago someone attempted to steal the car. The ignition lock was damaged and replace by a dealer.
***What do I need to fix or replace in order to restore the gauges and be able to shift into drive??
***While we are at it…. Can I test the function of the SRS unit myself and/or replace the SRS unit and find one for less than at a dealer if I do need to replace it?
Great car, low miles, ultra clean, no rust, brand new tires! Just having a bad day!:(
Thanks for any help.