Transmission will not go into park until the ignition is off

Tiny
ANTHONY SMITH4
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  • 2002 MERCEDES BENZ C230
  • V6
  • 2WD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 250,000 MILES
Car goes into drive and reverse, but it will not go into park until ignition is off.
Monday, July 16th, 2018 AT 1:12 PM

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Tiny
KEN L
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When you say it will not go into park do you mean the gear selector will not go into park or the gear selector goes into park and the car keeps rolling?

Please let me know, Ken
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Wednesday, July 18th, 2018 AT 1:27 PM
Tiny
ANTHONY SMITH4
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Gear selector will not go into park unless car is turned off.
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Wednesday, July 18th, 2018 AT 2:07 PM
Tiny
KEN L
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There is a shift interlock cable that sounds like is misadjusted are is not working right here is a guide to show you what to look for so you can find the problem.

Check out the diagrams (below). Please let us know what happens.

Cheers, Ken
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Thursday, July 19th, 2018 AT 10:16 AM
Tiny
ANTHONY SMITH4
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Thanks.
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Thursday, July 19th, 2018 AT 7:49 PM
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KEN L
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Please let us know if you need anything else to get the problem fixed.

Cheers, Ken
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Friday, July 20th, 2018 AT 10:20 AM

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