Shifter seems to be stuck in drive

1999 MERCEDES BENZ 420SEL
219,000 MILES • AUTOMATIC
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SAMBUCK82
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Like something is stopping if but i can't see anything.
Oct 11, 2019 at 2:05 PM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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Welcome to 2CarPros.

Have you checked the linkage between the shifter and the transmission? Also, I need to know if this is a floor shift or column shift transmission.

Let me know. Also, for some reason I don't have this model in my manual, but I'll try to help. Since it is in gear, I suspect either the shift interlock has jammed or there is a problem with the linkage (shift cable).

Joe
Oct 14, 2019 at 6:16 PM
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