Transmission will not shift into park?

STANZIONE26

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2010 TOYOTA COROLLA
1.8L
4 CYL
2WD
AUTOMATIC
170,000 MILES

I have the car listed above that won't go into park. All the other gears work fine. The transmission cable is disconnected as well as the neutral safety switch. Any ideas what it could be? Thanks

Saturday, September 28th, 2024 AT 7:00 AM

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KEN L

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So, the transmission will not go into park? Or the shifter will not go into park? Please let me know so I can help you.

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Saturday, September 28th, 2024 AT 11:47 AM

STANZIONE26

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The transmission and the shifter you have to force in park, but it still reads reverse when attempting it.

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Sunday, September 29th, 2024 AT 12:44 PM

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Maybe it's the parking prawl?

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Sunday, September 29th, 2024 AT 12:49 PM

KEN L

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Usually it will be the shifter is falling apart or the shifter cable needs to be replaced. Let remove the shifter cable for the transmission to check the movement of the shifter and the transmission gear selector arm. I marked the picture you should remove the nut so the transmission will be loose so make sure the car is on level ground with the parking brake set. Also, I noticed the cable has an adjustment on it so that can be an option as well. Once undone, move the shifter and the transmission selector to check the range and operation. Check out the images (below). Please upload pictures or videos in your response of any problems so we can see what to help you with.

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