The key is stuck, the engine will not crank over?

Tiny
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I have replaced the alternator, the starter and the battery. The key is stuck, the car will not go into park. When jumped it tries to start but doesn't start all the time with a jump. I have to try and adjust the slack in the in the shift cable and it seemed to have helped with the play in the shifter. But it still will not crank over. The release on the right side of the assembly that is actuated by the brake seems to have play in it and the shifter pin goes behind the assembly.
Sunday, March 26th, 2023 AT 8:35 AM

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Tiny
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It sounds like the shifter assembly is worn out which will cause the problem you are describing. I would remove the shift and replace it with a new one, here is how in the images below. Check out the images (below). Please let us know if you need anything else to get the problem fixed.
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