I need to know why and how much to fix i still drive it

1997 TOYOTA 4RUNNER
250,000 MILES
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JOY
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MY 1979 TOYOTA COROLLA WILL ONLY COME OUT OF PARK IF I USE THE PARK OVERRIDE BUTTON! THE CAR STILL WORKS FINE... WHATS WRONG WITH IT
Dec 23, 2011 at 5:25 PM
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FIXITMR
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sounds like interlock solenoid is not working. could be bad or some other reason. hard to estimate until actual problem is found.
Dec 23, 2011 at 5:39 PM
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FIXITMR
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and do your brake lights work? if not the pedal switch is likely problem for both.
Dec 23, 2011 at 5:41 PM
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if brake lights dont work check fuse first then suspect switch.
Dec 23, 2011 at 5:44 PM
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FIXITMR THIS THING TRIPS ME OUT!

I ANSWERED THIS 19 MINUTES AGO, AND AS I ALWAYS DO, I INSURE IT DID POST---AND IT DID!

NOW I'M NOT SHOWIN' UP??????????

OVERRIDE LOOKS AS THOUGH IT ACTIVATES THE SHIFT SOLENOID BUT BYPASSES THE BRAKE PEDAL

ARE YOUR BRAKE LIGHTS WORKING?

THE MEDIC
Dec 23, 2011 at 5:45 PM
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i think the same thing happened to me also with posting it was like dejavu? told myself it didnt happen.
Dec 24, 2011 at 5:14 AM
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