Q: Shifter stuck.

asked by on January 14, 2016

My shifter is stuck in park.

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These vehicles are known for having problems with the shift cables breaking. I suspect this is what is wrong with your vehicle. A trained mechanic, such as one from YourMechanic, will be able to determine firsthand is this is the cause.

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