1998 Toyota 4Runner Transmission

230,000 MILES • 4WD • AUTOMATIC
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BOB59
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Driving home last night I couldn't get it into "park" gear. Had to leave it in neutral and turned it off. What could be the problem?

May 9, 2015 at 11:51 PM
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WRENCHTECH
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Most cars have a Park lockout system of one kind or another to prevent the steering wheel from locking if the car is not in Park. Some use a cable connected to the ignition switch and some use an electric solenoid. I would expect this one to use a cable which could be broken or out of adjustment.
May 10, 2015 at 12:39 AM
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