can you help me with my jamming gears

2003 TOYOTA LAND CRUISER PRADO
170,000 MILES
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MADMAX2012
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My prado 2003 with 170000klm v6 4lt. 4speed auto is jamming in gear when in park.This happens usually when parked on an angle either forward or backwards and has started 6 months ago.We have found that the only way to release the stick is to hold the shift lock button down and pull the stick back.As this is a short term solutition I need to fix the problem.Any suggestions wher to look for the problem.In saying this the stick and box assy housing (plastic)as been replaced because of a failure in the stick assy so only after this did the jamming start.Hope you can help.
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Eddie
May 30, 2012 at 2:36 AM
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RASMATAZ
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Check/Test the shift interlock control solenoid and also check brake switch operation
May 30, 2012 at 4:04 AM
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KHLOW2008
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Most probably during replacement of the gear lever something was not installed correctly or out of adjustment.
May 30, 2012 at 1:11 PM