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There is absolutely a connection to the trans no matter whether you have a shift module (2000 on cars that have a shift pattern: P,R,N.D,+,-) or a coded shift switch (96-99 cars with shifters that state: P,R,N,D,4,3,2,1).
The coded switch shifters can be disassembled and the switch replaced. The ESM can not, atleast there are no parts..... anything can be disassembled. When one starts the car with ones foot on the brake the release of the shifter is activated by the fact the brake is depressed. If it doesn't know the switch is depressed the shifter doesn't move. Simple answer, there could be more complex answers!
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Steve Brotherton
Continental Imports
Gainesville FL
Bosch Master, ASE Master, L1
33 years MB technician
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