2002 Chevy Blazer Shifting Problem

2002 CHEVROLET BLAZER
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MPRATT01
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Transmission problem
2002 Chevy Blazer 6 cyl Four Wheel Drive Automatic 125k miles

When I shift from park to drive on the steering column it shows in reverse or some other gear. But it is actually in drive because when I drive forward it then corrects its self. Or if when I come to a stop I put the car into park (actually in Park) it shows as in reverse and the automatict door locks do not release, so I have to shut the engine off and then turn the key 2 clicks and the locks release and the car show that it is in park.

My question is: is this a transmission problem? Because when I am driving it changes through the gears no problem or is an ignition issue?
Mar 29, 2010 at 7:38 AM
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RHALL77
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sounds like a possible neutral safety switch. it is located on the drivers side of the transmission. check the wires and make sure they are not full of corrision or anything,
Mar 29, 2010 at 11:57 AM
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