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I was able to find the switch on the brake pedal that controls the ability to shift out of park only when the brake is on. The same switch controls the brake lights. I plan to wait until this happens again and see if the brake lights also don't work which I think will mean either the switch is bad ($85 at dealer) or to check the fuse connection. I'll repost when I figure it out.

Thanks for all the replies...this forum is great. First, the red marks on the shifter seem to be lining up OK with the appropriate boxes, so hopefully the linkage is OK. Next I am using the little white switch under the cap to free up the shifter when it gets stuck. Tonight, I'll look for the switch near the break pedal lever and see if I can checkk it out. If this works, I'll post what it took.

I have a 1993 LS400 with 94K miles. Recently, I have had a sporadic problem with transmission refusing to come out of 'park'. The button on the shifter won't fully depress. Eventually, it does and I can get the ar in gear, but yesterday I was stranded. Luckily, when I called the dealer they let me know about the release switch under the cover next to the shifter which let me get the car in gear. I know the car won't go into gear without the brake being depressed so I suspect maybe that switch is bad. Any idea where that switch is or any other ideas what may cause this? Thanks!

Thanks for the reply. Sounds like a similar problem. My tach has decided to start working again and the speedo has moments when it decides not to function. I am not brave enough to take on what you did. I'll live with it for a while longer. I would be curious to know if your solution works long term.

I recently purchased a 1993 LS400 with 92K miles. The car has been maintained by Lexus and I have all the service records. Since getting the car, the tach has gone from sometimes not working when the car is cold to not working at all. The lights on the needle are fine (thank goodness). I am reluctant to take it to the dealer and am looking for ideas on what to check myself. Thanks..this forum appears to be a great tool for owners. ls40093