Won't drive when in gear

TOYOTA CAMRY
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AMIROSE
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I have a 98 Toyota Camry with 91000 miles. My problem is that when I put it into gear (from P to D, or any other gear for that matter) nothing happens. The car won't move in reverse or forward. It runs fine. It doesn't make any funny noises. I still have to push the button in to switch the gears, but it's real loose when switching from p to r to d to 1...etc. Before this happened, it would switch to different gears if you bumped the gear shifter, without pushing in the button. Any advice? I desperately need it fixed!!!!!!!!!!!
Aug 24, 2007 at 12:50 PM
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somewher between the shifter and the transmission the cable and or linkage came loose. I would first check for a lever that shifts the transmission that is located on the transmission for any disconnection and work your your way to the shifter if needed.
Aug 24, 2007 at 2:23 PM
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Thanks for the advice! I'll check that:)
Aug 24, 2007 at 2:27 PM
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AMIROSE
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Thanks-that was the problem. The linkage broke. Thanks again!
Aug 24, 2007 at 5:52 PM
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My pleasure! You have reached:


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Aug 24, 2007 at 6:07 PM
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