Transmission stuck?

Tiny
STEVHEN
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  • 1999 CHRYSLER CONCORDE
  • 3.2L
  • V6
  • 2WD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 157,000 MILES
Been through all the obvious fixes for stuck shifter. Removed cable from transmission, still stuck. Shaft won't turn. Trying to remove valve body now but can't because it is stuck in park. Was going to replace the shift solenoid sensor. Any suggestions on how to remove valve body without damage?
Thursday, September 11th, 2025 AT 7:18 PM

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Tiny
STEVE W.
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That sounds like a broken parking pawl It locks into place and without it moving the shift shaft won't move either. Unfortunately you cannot reach it with the transmission in the vehicle. as it is inside the main case but the retainer is in the other section of the transmission. The 42LE has a few issues. If the rest of the vehicle is in good shape, get a rebuild kit and a good book on that transmission and rebuild it. You might want to look at,
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XIlLNuLJJo4 for some ideas.
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Thursday, September 11th, 2025 AT 10:59 PM

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