1994 Buick Park Avenue

1994 BUICK PARK AVENUE
187,000 MILES • V8 • FWD • AUTOMATIC
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ANDEEMCKINNEY
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i have a 1994 buick park avenue that i have ownfor almost a year. Recently i parked it in my yard, i returned the next day and was unable to put it into gear. any idea what the problem may be?
Mar 28, 2010 at 7:38 PM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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Do you mean the shifter won't move or it does but the transmission won't engage?
Apr 7, 2010 at 8:37 AM
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ANDEEMCKINNEY
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[quote:cc95412720="Jacobandnickolas"]Do you mean the shifter won't move or it does but the transmission won't engage?[/quote:cc95412720]


yes the shifter will not move period i dont understand what the problem can be i have had it almost a year but i havent driven it in 7 months so can the transmission just go out like that when it isn't being driven?????
Apr 7, 2010 at 11:51 PM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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If the shifter won't move, it sounds like the park lock solenoid isn't working. This may sound funny, but are the rear brake lights working?
Apr 8, 2010 at 10:15 AM
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