I put on a new shift cable still wouldn't shift

Okay, now that you installed the new cable, did you adjust it?

Does it shift out of park to all the other gears?

Also, make sure the shift interlock actuator is plugged in. See if you can hear it click when you apply the brake pedal to release the shifter from park.

Roy

SHIFT CABLE ADJUSTMENT PROCEDURE
1. Ensure that the shift cable is not restricted.
2. Place the steering column shift lever into the NEUTRAL position.
3. Position the shift cable to assume a natural routing.
The shift cable must be free to move 20.0 mm (0.80 inch) axially during the adjustment under adjustment spring loads.
4. Pull the cable end completely forward and release it. (When the cable is pulled completely forward and released, the adjustment spring will position the cable to its most rearward position.)
5. Connect the end of the shift cable to the transmission shift lever stud ball.

NOTICE: Do not pull the shift lever ball stud forward of the transmission shift lever ball stud during installation. Pulling the shift cable end forward of the transmission shift lever ball stud before installing the shift cable end to the transmission shift lever ball stud will result in a poor adjustment.

6. Press the locking tab IN in order to secure the shift cable to the transmission bracket.
7. If the vehicle is equipped with a transfer case, install the bolt and washer securing clip and the shift cable to the transfer case.

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8. Install the grommet to the hole in the floor panel.
9. Install the three shift cable clips to the body.

Does the cable move at the transmission?

Roy

Okay, now we are getting somewhere.

There is a problem inside the transmission not allowing the manual shift valve to move.

Roy

No, unless it is broken.

Roy

Detent spring? That will not prevent it from shifting. It just gives you the feeling of going in gear.

Roy

You are welcome.

Always glad to help.

Roy