Not in gear shift park?

BRIAN11

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2001 HONDA ODYSSEY

Transmission problem
2001 Honda Odyssey 6 cyl Two Wheel Drive Automatic

can not put in shift park(p) r, n, 3d, 4d, 1, 2, is ok shift

Monday, September 22nd, 2008 AT 5:30 PM

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KHLOW2008

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Hi brian11,

Almost every question is about not being able to shift out of park and you are the first to have a reverse problem.

Possible causes,
1. Shift cable or linkages are damaged.
2. Foreign material lodged in gear shift area restricting movement.
3. Bent or stuck interlock solenoid lever.

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Friday, October 10th, 2008 AT 6:00 PM

ZANYJB

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I need help same problem can go to every gear but park?

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Monday, November 10th, 2025 AT 10:19 AM

KEN L

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I would remove the shift cable and see if you can move the shift arm into park on the transmission, I have seen the shift cable itself cause this issue. It falls apart internally and does not push the transmission parking pawl into place fully.

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Tuesday, November 11th, 2025 AT 9:28 AM