Transmission is stuck in Park

ANDRIN ATEM

MEMBER
2016 TOYOTA LANDCRUISER
3.5L
V6
4WD
AUTOMATIC
19,809 MILES

Hi, I noticed the car could not go out from Park, unless you press down the release button. It normally uses a smart key and a push button to start the car when you press down the brakes. At one point, I press down the brakes it does not leave the P position. What should I do? I have controlled all fuses in the engine compartment is all good.

Monday, November 16th, 2020 AT 10:48 AM

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KASEKENNY

MECHANIC
18,907 POSTS

This is normally the shift interlock is not releasing so the shifter stay in park. Basically the vehicle needs to see the brakes depressed in order for it to release the shifter so we need to make sure the brake light switch is working on the pedal. Just press the brakes and make sure the lights come on.

If they do then the interlock on the shifter is the most likely issue. I attached the info on this for your review. I would just make sure the solenoid is getting power using the wiring diagram. If it is then the solenoid is the issue.

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