Sonata (FL) 2.4/Inoperative ATM shift lever = Brake switch.

Model: Sonata FL	Year model: 2009	Mileage: 40257km
Displacement: 24000cc	Fuel: Gasoline	T/A auto

Subject: Inoperative ATM shift lever = Brake switch.

1) Condition:

1. Automatic transaxle gear shift lever doesn’t move from ‘ P ‘ and ‘ R ‘ range
2. Brake light doiesn’t operate.

2) Cause:

1. Malfunction of brake pedal switch.

3) Diagnosis:

1. Check the gear shift locking system: System does not operate.
2. Check the brake pedal switch – Problem exists.
   = The switch stuck and the wires are separated from switch.
   = Gear shift locking system can not operate because the brake switch signal is always ‘ OFF ‘ condition.
   = When gear shift locking system fails to operate, the shift lever cannot move from ‘ P ‘ range.
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4) Repair Guide:

• Replace the brake pedal switch.