Ok what you are experiencing is referred to as a shift interlock problem. First thing I would do is check to make sure that when you apply the brakes that the brake lights are coming on. There is a switch mounted on the brake pedal that activates the lights and also dis-engages the shift interlock. If this switch is bad the brake lights wont work and the shifter will not move. Replacing the switch will restore normal operation. If you have a copy of the owners manual you should be able to locate the instructions on how to bypass the shift interlock. If not then look at the cover around the shifter and you should be able to see a plastic oval shaped plastic plug. Pry the plug out and use a small screwdriver to press down on the interlock and it should come out of park. You can shift freely when out of park but remember you will have to perform that every time you need to come out of park until repaired. Hope this was helpful and good luck.
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This is a common issue for this vehicle. The problem here is the brake light switch quit working. I assume that you haven,t modified anyhting reagarding your tail lights. The brake light switch is located on the brake pedal. To remove the switch. Disconnect the electrical plug on the top of the switch, to do this squeeze the tab on the side closest to the dash, the connector should slide right off, do not force it off or it will break, if it is hard to get off squeeze harder. to remove the switch turn the white part. Move it counter clockwise about 90 degrees. it should then just come out. Replace is an you are good to go.
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It
can be issue with gears or problem with transmission and needs to be rebuilt.
Also get the ****** fluid checked. If it's low, then such problems
occurs.
To
troubleshoot these types of issues, check the actual solved problems with these
types of issues.
There
are solved help links provided below: -------
Click
the link below and go through the details and diagrams to troubleshoot the problem:
-----
2003 Lexus RX300:
Transmission Fluid Burnt Brown and not Shift to reverse?
http://whatisbyme.blogspot.in/2012/05/2003-lexus-rx300-transmission-fluid.html
-----------
2007 Chrysler 300: Transmission Stuck in Park?
http://repairhelpcenter.blogspot.in/2012/06/2007-chrysler-300-transmission-stuck-in.html
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2000 Toyota Camry:
Transmission slipping and Stuck up?
http://whatisbyme.blogspot.in/2012/05/2000-toyota-camry-transmission-slipping.html
----------
1996 Toyota Corolla: Transmission
Shift Interlock will not Release?
http://technoanswers.blogspot.in/2012/04/1996-toyota-corolla-transmission-shift.html
-------------
Lexus LS400: Transmission or Torque Converter?
http://technoanswers.blogspot.in/2012/04/lexus-ls400-transmission-or-torque.html
------------
CV AXLE stuck in Transmission?
http://technoanswers.blogspot.in/2012/04/cv-axle-stuck-in-transmission.html
------------
Transmission in reverse,
acts like it's in neutral?
http://schematicsdiagram.blogspot.in/2012/04/transmission-in-reverse-acts-like-its.html
------------
Delayed shift and harsh
Shifting?
http://schematicsdiagram.blogspot.in/2012/04/delayed-shift-and-harsh-shifting.html
------------
Dodge neon wont go in reverse?
http://technoanswers.blogspot.in/2012/02/dodge-neon-wont-go-in-reverse.html
-----------
Dodge Automatic transmission will not go into
reverse?
http://technoanswers.blogspot.in/2012/02/dodge-automatic-transmission-will-not.html
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Dodge manual transmission will not go in
reverse gear?
http://technoanswers.blogspot.in/2012/02/dodge-manual-transmission-will-not-go.html
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Transmission is making buzzing noise?
http://technoanswers.blogspot.in/2012/02/transmission-is-making-buzzing-noise.html
------------
1998 Dodge Ram: Not Shift
To Reverse?
http://schematicsdiagram.blogspot.in/2012/06/1998-dodge-ram-not-shift-to-reverse.html
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Transmission leak on Toyota?
http://schematicsdiagram.blogspot.in/2012/02/transmission-leak-on-toyota.html
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Automatic transmission,
with no reverse?
http://howtobyme.blogspot.in/2012/02/automatic-transmission-with-no-reverse.html
---------
No Movement When
Transmission is Shifted to Drive or Third?
http://schematicsdiagram.blogspot.in/2012/03/no-movement-when-transmission-is.html
---------
While going in reverse mode
Fuse number 27 blows on Ford Ranger?
http://howtobyme.blogspot.in/2012/02/while-going-in-reverse-mode-fuse-number.html
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These
will help.
Thanks.
The
shifter needs to be inspected. If The
shifter assembly is got misaligned, it has to be open and realign.
There
are many other possibilities.
Also
i suggest you to refer these gear shift issues, which are mostly noticed. These
are direct links with appropriate solutions to
the specific problems of gear ****.
GEAR SHIFT ISSUES
Gear
indicator Shows "3" Instead Of "D"?
http://whoisbyme.blogspot.in/2012/07/gear-indicator-shows-3-instead-of-d.html
---------
2006 Chrysler 300c: Shifter Stuck in Park?
http://technoanswers.blogspot.in/2012/06/2006-chrysler-300c-shifter-stuck-in.html
----------
1998 Ford Expedition: Will not Shift Out of
Park?
http://schematicsdiagram.blogspot.in/2012/06/1998-ford-expedition-will-not-shift-out.html
---------
Car will not move when in gear?
http://repairhelpcenter.blogspot.in/2012/02/car-will-not-move-when-in-gear.html
-----------
Mercedes-Benz transmission sticks in first gear?
http://technoanswers.blogspot.com/2012/01/mercedes-benz-transmission-sticks-in.html
----------
Mercedes Benz not engaging in first gear?
http://technoanswers.blogspot.com/2012/01/mercedes-benz-not-engaging-in-first.html
----------
Chrysler PT Cruiser only goes in First gear?
http://howtobyme.blogspot.com/2011/11/chrysler-pt-cruiser-only-goes-in-first.html
----------
Car is stuck in park and the shift will not move?
http://howtobyme.blogspot.com/2011/08/car-is-stuck-in-park-and-shift-will-not.html
-------
2007 Ford Expedition: How to shift car in neutral with Dead Battery
http://www.howtorepairguide.com/2012/11/2007-ford-expedition-how-to-shift-car.html
--------
2002 Nissan sentra will not go out of park mode?
http://technoanswers.blogspot.in/2012/02/2002-nissan-sentra-will-not-go-out-of.html
--------
Nissan Sentra stuck in park?
http://technoanswers.blogspot.in/2012/02/nissan-sentra-stuck-in-park.html
---------
Car will not come out of Park?
http://howtobyme.blogspot.com/2011/11/car-will-not-come-out-of-park.html
-----------
Automatic transmission will not go into high
gear?
http://howtobyme.blogspot.com/2011/11/automatic-transmission-will-not-go-into.html
----------
Car won't downshift sometimes?
http://schematicsdiagram.blogspot.com/2011/12/car-wont-downshift-sometimes.html
--------
Buick Park Avenue: Transmission will
Not shift into drive?
http://schematicsdiagram.blogspot.com/2011/12/buick-park-avenuetransmission-will.html
------------
No
First gear Starts In Second Gear
http://www.howtobyme.blogspot.com/2012/07/no-first-gear-starts-in-second-gear.html
-------
Ford Taurus won't shift from park?
http://schematicsdiagram.blogspot.com/2011/12/ford-taurus-wont-shift-from-park.html
---------
2006 Ford F150: Will Not Shift out Of Park?
http://technoanswers.blogspot.in/2012/06/2006-ford-f150-will-not-shift-out-of.html
--------
Car Transmission will not go into Park mode?
http://schematicsdiagram.blogspot.com/2011/12/car-transmission-will-no-go-into-park.html
----------
1998 Chrysler Voyager: Transmission Problem?
http://howtobyme.blogspot.in/2012/06/1998-chrysler-voyager-transmission.html
------
Shift indicator directly goes to 2nd when key
is turned ON?
http://schematicsdiagram.blogspot.com/2011/12/shift-indicator-directly-goes-to-2nd.html
--------
Third gear missing and engine losing power?
http://schematicsdiagram.blogspot.com/2012/01/third-gear-missing-and-engine-losing.html
--------
Chevrolet silverado has whining sound in gear?
http://technoanswers.blogspot.com/2012/01/chevrolet-silverado-has-whining-sound.html
----------
2002 Chevrolet Avalanche Z71: Gear shift
Issue?
http://whoisbyme.blogspot.in/2012/06/2002-chevrolet-avalanche-z71-gear-shift.html
----------
Hard to shift gears on Manual transmission?
http://technoanswers.blogspot.com/2012/01/hard-to-shift-gears-on-manual.html
--------
Car hard shift at slow speeds?
http://technoanswers.blogspot.com/2012/01/car-hard-shift-at-slow-speeds.html
---------
Transmission-Hard To Down Shift
http://technoanswers.blogspot.in/2012/07/transmission-hard-to-down-shift.html
---------
Automatic transmission shift lever hard to move on cold
mornings?
http://technoanswers.blogspot.com/2012/01/automatic-transmission-shift-lever-hard.html
------------
2000 Nissan maxima shifts hard?
http://schematicsdiagram.blogspot.in/2012/02/2000-nissan-maxima-shifts-hard.html
-------
Vehicle noticed sluggish delayed shifts while
driving?
http://schematicsdiagram.blogspot.in/2012/03/vehicle-noticed-sluggish-delayed-shifts.html
-------
2007 Hyundai Santa Fe: Will not Shift out of
Park Mode?
http://schematicsdiagram.blogspot.in/2012/06/2007-hyundai-santa-fe-will-not-shift.html
These details will help.
Thanks.
Also
get the ****** fluid checked. If it's low, then such problems occurs.
To
troubleshoot these types of issues, check the actual solved problems with these
types of issues.
There
are solved help links provided below: -------
Click
the link below and go through the details and diagrams to troubleshoot the problem:
-----
2003 Lexus RX300:
Transmission Fluid Burnt Brown and not Shift to reverse?
http://whatisbyme.blogspot.in/2012/05/2003-lexus-rx300-transmission-fluid.html
-----------
2007 Chrysler 300: Transmission Stuck in Park?
http://repairhelpcenter.blogspot.in/2012/06/2007-chrysler-300-transmission-stuck-in.html
-------------
2000 Toyota Camry: Transmission
slipping and Stuck up?
http://whatisbyme.blogspot.in/2012/05/2000-toyota-camry-transmission-slipping.html
----------
1996 Toyota Corolla: Transmission
Shift Interlock will not Release?
http://technoanswers.blogspot.in/2012/04/1996-toyota-corolla-transmission-shift.html
-------------
Lexus LS400: Transmission or Torque Converter?
http://technoanswers.blogspot.in/2012/04/lexus-ls400-transmission-or-torque.html
------------
CV AXLE stuck in Transmission?
http://technoanswers.blogspot.in/2012/04/cv-axle-stuck-in-transmission.html
------------
Transmission in reverse,
acts like it's in neutral?
http://schematicsdiagram.blogspot.in/2012/04/transmission-in-reverse-acts-like-its.html
------------
Delayed shift and harsh
Shifting?
http://schematicsdiagram.blogspot.in/2012/04/delayed-shift-and-harsh-shifting.html
------------
Dodge neon wont go in reverse?
http://technoanswers.blogspot.in/2012/02/dodge-neon-wont-go-in-reverse.html
-----------
Dodge Automatic transmission will not go into
reverse?
http://technoanswers.blogspot.in/2012/02/dodge-automatic-transmission-will-not.html
-----------
Dodge manual transmission will not go in
reverse gear?
http://technoanswers.blogspot.in/2012/02/dodge-manual-transmission-will-not-go.html
------------
Transmission is making buzzing noise?
http://technoanswers.blogspot.in/2012/02/transmission-is-making-buzzing-noise.html
------------
1998 Dodge Ram: Not Shift
To Reverse?
http://schematicsdiagram.blogspot.in/2012/06/1998-dodge-ram-not-shift-to-reverse.html
------------
Transmission leak on Toyota?
http://schematicsdiagram.blogspot.in/2012/02/transmission-leak-on-toyota.html
-------------
Automatic transmission,
with no reverse?
http://howtobyme.blogspot.in/2012/02/automatic-transmission-with-no-reverse.html
---------
No Movement When
Transmission is Shifted to Drive or Third?
http://schematicsdiagram.blogspot.in/2012/03/no-movement-when-transmission-is.html
---------
While going in reverse mode
Fuse number 27 blows on Ford Ranger?
http://howtobyme.blogspot.in/2012/02/while-going-in-reverse-mode-fuse-number.html
--------
GEAR SHIFT ISSUES
Gear
indicator Shows "3" Instead Of "D"?
http://whoisbyme.blogspot.in/2012/07/gear-indicator-shows-3-instead-of-d.html
---------
2006 Chrysler 300c: Shifter Stuck in Park?
http://technoanswers.blogspot.in/2012/06/2006-chrysler-300c-shifter-stuck-in.html
----------
1998 Ford Expedition: Will not Shift Out of
Park?
http://schematicsdiagram.blogspot.in/2012/06/1998-ford-expedition-will-not-shift-out.html
---------
Car will not move when in gear?
http://repairhelpcenter.blogspot.in/2012/02/car-will-not-move-when-in-gear.html
-----------
Mercedes-Benz transmission sticks in first gear?
http://technoanswers.blogspot.com/2012/01/mercedes-benz-transmission-sticks-in.html
----------
Mercedes Benz not engaging in first gear?
http://technoanswers.blogspot.com/2012/01/mercedes-benz-not-engaging-in-first.html
----------
Chrysler PT Cruiser only goes in First gear?
http://howtobyme.blogspot.com/2011/11/chrysler-pt-cruiser-only-goes-in-first.html
----------
Car is stuck in park and the shift will not move?
http://howtobyme.blogspot.com/2011/08/car-is-stuck-in-park-and-shift-will-not.html
-------
2007 Ford Expedition: How to shift car in neutral with Dead Battery
http://www.howtorepairguide.com/2012/11/2007-ford-expedition-how-to-shift-car.html
--------
2002 Nissan sentra will not go out of park mode?
http://technoanswers.blogspot.in/2012/02/2002-nissan-sentra-will-not-go-out-of.html
--------
Nissan Sentra stuck in park?
http://technoanswers.blogspot.in/2012/02/nissan-sentra-stuck-in-park.html
---------
Car will not come out of Park?
http://howtobyme.blogspot.com/2011/11/car-will-not-come-out-of-park.html
-----------
Automatic transmission will not go into high
gear?
http://howtobyme.blogspot.com/2011/11/automatic-transmission-will-not-go-into.html
----------
Car won't downshift sometimes?
http://schematicsdiagram.blogspot.com/2011/12/car-wont-downshift-sometimes.html
--------
Buick Park Avenue: Transmission will
Not shift into drive?
http://schematicsdiagram.blogspot.com/2011/12/buick-park-avenuetransmission-will.html
------------
No
First gear Starts In Second Gear
http://www.howtobyme.blogspot.com/2012/07/no-first-gear-starts-in-second-gear.html
-------
Ford Taurus won't shift from park?
http://schematicsdiagram.blogspot.com/2011/12/ford-taurus-wont-shift-from-park.html
---------
2006 Ford F150: Will Not Shift out Of Park?
http://technoanswers.blogspot.in/2012/06/2006-ford-f150-will-not-shift-out-of.html
--------
Car Transmission will not go into Park mode?
http://schematicsdiagram.blogspot.com/2011/12/car-transmission-will-no-go-into-park.html
----------
1998 Chrysler Voyager: Transmission Problem?
http://howtobyme.blogspot.in/2012/06/1998-chrysler-voyager-transmission.html
------
Shift indicator directly goes to 2nd when key
is turned ON?
http://schematicsdiagram.blogspot.com/2011/12/shift-indicator-directly-goes-to-2nd.html
--------
Third gear missing and engine losing power?
http://schematicsdiagram.blogspot.com/2012/01/third-gear-missing-and-engine-losing.html
--------
Chevrolet silverado has whining sound in gear?
http://technoanswers.blogspot.com/2012/01/chevrolet-silverado-has-whining-sound.html
----------
2002 Chevrolet Avalanche Z71: Gear shift
Issue?
http://whoisbyme.blogspot.in/2012/06/2002-chevrolet-avalanche-z71-gear-shift.html
----------
Hard to shift gears on Manual transmission?
http://technoanswers.blogspot.com/2012/01/hard-to-shift-gears-on-manual.html
--------
Car hard shift at slow speeds?
http://technoanswers.blogspot.com/2012/01/car-hard-shift-at-slow-speeds.html
---------
Transmission-Hard To Down Shift
http://technoanswers.blogspot.in/2012/07/transmission-hard-to-down-shift.html
---------
Automatic transmission shift lever hard to move on cold
mornings?
http://technoanswers.blogspot.com/2012/01/automatic-transmission-shift-lever-hard.html
------------
2000 Nissan maxima shifts hard?
http://schematicsdiagram.blogspot.in/2012/02/2000-nissan-maxima-shifts-hard.html
-------
Vehicle noticed sluggish delayed shifts while
driving?
http://schematicsdiagram.blogspot.in/2012/03/vehicle-noticed-sluggish-delayed-shifts.html
-------
2007 Hyundai Santa Fe: Will not Shift out of
Park Mode?
http://schematicsdiagram.blogspot.in/2012/06/2007-hyundai-santa-fe-will-not-shift.html
-------------
These will help.
Thanks.
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