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- Posted on Sep 23, 2011
Re: Shifter wont go all the way into park , can't get the...
Having your Toyota 4runner stuck in
park can be a frightening situation. It may feel like you're stranded
and facing an expensive repair bill. You can avoid being stranded by
following a few simple steps, and some of the causes of the problem are
easy and very cheap to fix. There is an interlock between the brake
pedal and the shifter that will prevent the shifter from moving out of
park unless the brake pedal is pressed. The failure of this interlock is
often caused by something as simple as a fuse.
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Locate the fuse box on the vehicle.
The location varies with the year and model of 4runner you're driving.
Use the owners manual to find yours. A common location on 4runners is
under the dashboard in the front seat. There is usually a second box
under the hood, close to the battery.
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Open the fuse box and use the
diagram underneath to find the three common causes of interlock failure.
Examine the fuse for the head lights, the brake lights and the
dashboard lights. Their position will vary depending on the year of the
4runner you are working on, but there is a diagram on the back of the
fuse box cover that will help guide you. There is also likely to be a
diagram in the owners manual; look in the index under fuses.
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Replace any blown fuses. You can
tell a blown fuse by holding it to the light and seeing whether the
filament is attached at both ends. Sometimes you will need to replace
the fuse with one you know is not blown, such as a recently purchased
one, before you can tell.
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Turn the engine on, press the
brake and try to move the transmission from park. If it still does not
work or you do not have the ability to check the fuses, open the flap
labeled "shift lock override." In some models the label may have worn
off, so look for a small flap somewhere close to the transmission. Press
the button under the flap, press the brake and move the transmission
from park. You may need to use a screwdriver or ballpoint pen to reach
the button because it can be buried.
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