2002 Dodge Dakota Gear shift issues

2002 DODGE DAKOTA
100,000 MILES • 6 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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BABYLATSMOMMA09
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My truck will start, but when I try to shift out of park it won't shift. I can get the shifter to reverse, but my truck doesnt go in reverse. I cant' get it to shift any further than that however. Is this a serious problem? What can I do to get it to shift?
Nov 30, 2009 at 1:24 AM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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This may sound like a stupid question, but are the brake lights working? The brake light switch actuates the park lock solenoid.

Let me know.
Dec 4, 2009 at 1:47 AM
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BABYLATSMOMMA09
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Yes, the brake lights are all working.
Dec 5, 2009 at 12:44 AM
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