Automatic Trans Shifting Problem

[604-Mico]

Ok my gen3 v6 has a problem
When I start up my car and try to shift from P to D, the shifter doesnt disengage from P

I know my tranny isnt shot because when i use the shift lock override to drive, the car moves no problem

I've also checked the reverse and it has no problem either

Has anyone come by this problem before?
I hope someone can give me some tips before i bring my car into toyota because those stupid service techs always break something in my car everytime i bring it in!!

Thanks

[DarkMastyr]

Well above the shifter you should see this little black rectangular cover dealy that can be popped off with a flat head screwdriver. I *think* that it's a release switch for the shifter. I haven't tried it before since I've never had to, but I think you just jab the screwdriver in and try shifting. Dunno if it'll work... someone else who's actually fiddled around with it might be able to give you a better idea of what I'm talking about.

[Nick]

check your brake lights, if they don't come on then its your brake switch

[604-Mico]

Originally posted by Oldman
check your brake lights, if they don't come on then its your brake switch

Wow dude you are right on!
Ok so my brake switch is screwed (i assume)

So how much would it cost me to fix that?

[Nick]

salvage yard would be your cheapest bet

but you could get a new one from a dealer

[604-Mico]

Do you know off the top of your head how much it would approximately cost for the part?

Cause i have no clue how muchi should expect for it

Thanx

[Nick]

sorry, i don't know, i'll do a quick search, a couple people have had this problem in the last couple months

after a quick search, what i've gathered is 175$ from the dealership, but one guy took it apart and fixed the connection inside

[604-Mico]

cool tnx
you know where to search cause i was lookin and didnt see that

Thanks nick

[Galvatron]

I had this same problem, brake lights didnt come on, and had to use the override to get out of park. It was just the fuse for the brake lights. Might be worth checking.

[604-Mico]

Originally posted by Galvatron
I had this same problem, brake lights didnt come on, and had to use the override to get out of park. It was just the fuse for the brake lights. Might be worth checking.

just checked my fuses........and you know what.........it was blown

thanx glavatron
saved me a trip to the junkyard and dealer

[Nick]

bah, i would have thought you'd have checked those first

[604-Mico]

I did check them at first but i only did a brief check

Cause my camry is the Canadian version.......which has like 5 different fuse boxes!

But yea......thanx for the quick response guys. Appreciate it

[Erbe]

u ever drop a screw or somethin down there...cus i did that and it locked a little and then found the screw and pulled it out

[fe519]

so have you replaced the fuse and try to see if everything is fine yet?!?!?!

[604-Mico]

Originally posted by fe519
so have you replaced the fuse and try to see if everything is fine yet?!?!?!

yep. Replaced it and everything was fine