had the same problem

solution sounds wacky but your horn probably short out. I think
everything is on the same circuit. on mine the horn, transmission lock
did not work when the horn short out


Maxdad wrote:
> Hello, my folks have a 94 Accord and the Shifter (Automatic) will not
work
> unless they use the Shift Lock key beside the shifter. At the same
time,
> the brake lights stopped working. I have heard a little bit about
this, but
> I have no idea what it is. Is there something a DIY person can do,
or is
> this serious? Thanks very much for any replies!