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Old 01-24-20, 03:26 AM
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Hi all! I recently had my torque converter seal replaced in my transmission which stopped the leak I had. It, of course, required removal of the transmission to do so. Since then a couple times, it's gotten stuck in Park. I have been able to wiggle it around to get going, but I am looking for suggestions on the culprit. Could it be slightly out of adjustment shift linkage? If so, is there a tutorial anywhere on how to adjust? Could it be something else like a failing neutral safety switch? Any advice appreciated.
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I have the 5 speed (2002)
Old 01-24-20, 07:31 AM
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Try pumping the brake next time your transmission cannot get out of "P". The brake light switch must be engaged for the transmission to get out of "P".
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The next thing to check is the lever adjustment. Below is the relevant page from the repair manual.


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If you had it recently rebuilt.....take it back to the shop.
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Thanks for the feedback. I ordered a brake light switch. It wasn't rebuilt, I just had the torque converter seal replaced.
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Could be a shift linkage mis-alignment issue

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Old 01-26-20, 06:05 PM
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I had same problem with my 2006 when I had mine. Wouldn't do it all the time. lexus replaced the brake light switch and all was well.
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