Transmission will not shift out of park

173,000 MILES • 6 CYL • AUTOMATIC
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ROBERTA ESPREE
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My vehicle will not shift out of park. The engine starts smoothly, but when I attempt to put it in any gear, it does not respond. I checked the shifter cable and it is still attached and moving. The transmission fluid is full but not overfilled. My right brake light is out. The right turn signal only shows on the front blinker.

I just bought the car with no history. Approximately thirty minutes before, I drove it about thirty miles. It did have a problem shifting into gear going up a hill and the rpm's got into the three's then it drove normal.
Apr 8, 2017 at 5:10 AM
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Hello,

Can you hook a codes reader up to the car to see if you have any codes, this would be the first step, here is a guide to help you get started.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/checking-a-service-engine-soon-or-check-engine-light-on-or-flashing

Please run this test and get back to us so we can continue helping you.

Best, Ken
Apr 11, 2017 at 2:28 AM
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