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Transmission will not shift out of park

Tiny
TINA MARIE CAMACHO
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  • 1999 LEXUS ES 300
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 269,544 MILES
My boyfriend unhooked something for the shifter from under the car, so the car won't move out of park. My shift moves freely but the car stays in park. How do I fix it back?
Sunday, January 2nd, 2022 AT 4:51 PM

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Tiny
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Hello,

It sounds like the neutral safety switch got disconnected.
It could also be the shift cable.

Either of these components will keep the vehicle from sniffing out of park or allowing you to select a gear.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-a-neutral-safety-switch-works

Can you upload a picture of what got disconnected?
If it was disconnected, is it possible to have it reconnected?

Please let me know if you have any questions.
Thank you.
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Sunday, January 2nd, 2022 AT 7:17 PM

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