1989 Toyota Camry gear not engage from shift selector

Tiny
89CAMRYWAGON
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  • 1989 TOYOTA CAMRY
  • 4 CYL
  • 2WD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 185,000 MILES
I got no engagement of gears with shift selector in any of the positions (D, R, 2 or L). Shifting action is smooth. With the engine running, the car is not moving at whatever position if shift to. Also, shift indicator on the dash is not showing for R when I shift to that position. All other positions are ok, i.E. Dash indicator would show(light up) at P if I shift to P, ect.

With the shifter at park position I can still push the car arond as though the parking mechanism is not engaging

This all started when I was starting out at a stop light and suddenly the car won't move when I step on the gas pedal.

Appreciate any tips.
Saturday, January 30th, 2010 AT 12:17 PM

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Tiny
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Found the problem. Dang:D
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Saturday, March 6th, 2010 AT 6:10 PM
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JLEJ
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Could you tell us what it was you found. We seem to have the same problem. Thx
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Thursday, March 10th, 2011 AT 12:14 AM
Tiny
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Driver-side transaxle has the transmission-side slipped of of the transmission "socket". If you have taken a transaxle out and then put it back, chances are you might not have push the transmission-side of the transaxle all the way and it has slipped. That was my problem, exactly.
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Thursday, March 10th, 2011 AT 12:38 AM
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So are you saying you took out the axle/replaced and that's why it slipped?
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Thursday, March 31st, 2011 AT 8:36 AM
Tiny
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Right. I did not put the axle back properly the first time which then caused the slip off.
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Thursday, March 31st, 2011 AT 5:11 PM
Tiny
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Thanks for your informative input.
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Friday, April 1st, 2011 AT 5:21 PM

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