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Asked May 8, 2012, 07:30 AM — 9 Answers
My 1997 Toyota Camry will not come out of park. I had to remove a cover near the shifter to get it into gear and press a release button before it will go into gear.

Is this the speed sensor?

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May 8, 2012, 08:59 AM


Check all under dash and under hood fuses with a test light or multimeter. Ensure the brake lights come on, when the pedal is depressed (BOO switch).
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May 8, 2012, 01:18 PM
It is definitely NOT the speed sensor.

There was a recall affecting the shift interlock system.
Contact your local Toyota dealer with your VIN to see if the recall has been done on this vehicle.

If it has been done, try these quick tests on the shift interlock solenoid (located inside the console):
1. With the key ON, check for 12 volts at the solenoid connector harness.
2. With the key OFF, disconnect the solenoid connector. Using an ohmmeter, measure resistance between the solenoid terminals. Standard resistance: 29-35 Ohms
If resistance value is not as specified, replace the solenoid.
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May 8, 2012, 03:03 PM


Shift lock systems prevent the shift lever from moving to (R)everse or (D)rive from (P)ark, unless the brake pedal is depressed and the accelerator is in its rest position. Most shift lock systems prevent the shift lever being shifted, when the brake pedal and accelerator are stepped on at the same time. An actuator solenoid and module assembly, located on the lower portion of the steering column, locks the shifter in Park, whenever it receives a signal that the ignition key is in the ON position. When the module receives a signal from the Brake On-Off (BOO) switch that indicates the brake pedal is depressed, it unlocks the shifter so it can be shifted out of Park. The most common failures are the fuse, which also protects the cruise control deactivation circuit, and the BOO switch. If the system is not operating, check the fuse first. If it's okay, the BOO switch may be the problem.

Also, check for a faulty Automatic Transmission Gear Position Switch. These switches are relatively high-wear items, especially on older vehicles. Before replacing, though, spray with WD-40 and check adjustment.
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Jun 10, 2012, 04:58 PM
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Originally Posted by CaptainRich View Post
It is definitely NOT the speed sensor.

There was a recall affecting the shift interlock system.
Contact your local Toyota dealer with your VIN to see if the recall has been done on this vehicle.

If it has been done, try these quick tests on the shift interlock solenoid (located inside the console):
1. With the key ON, check for 12 volts at the solenoid connector harness.
2. With the key OFF, disconnect the solenoid connector. Using an ohmmeter, measure resistance between the solenoid terminals. Standard resistance: 29-35 Ohms
If resistance value is not as specified, replace the solenoid.
CaptainRich:

1. I have a problem with My 1993 Honda Civic DX. It’s A/T shift lever is stuck when its engine is starting and its stop light is on.
2. I have checked its neutral safety switch using a multimeter. The voltage is good at P, R, N and D4-1 positions with Key On, and the continuity is good too at all gear position when the neutral safty switch is disconnected from its connector.
3. There only 0.5-1.0 V voltage goes to the interlock solenoid with Key ON. The resistance of the interlock solenoid coil is about 30 Ohms when the solenoid is disconnected from its connector harness.
4. Could you tell me what reason causes this problem? Is the interlock control unit is default?
An emitter circuit in the control unit must give 12 V to the interlock control solenoid coil at Park position when the engine is starting and stop light is on at normal situation. I think it may be broken. To resolve this problem, the interlock controller should be replaced. What is your point?
Thank you for your attention and help

With Best Regards
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Jun 11, 2012, 03:46 PM
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My 1997 Toyota Camry will not come out of park. I had to remove a cover near the shifter to get it into gear and press a release button before it will go into gear.

Is this the speed sensor?
You have shorted the "gauge" fuse located under the left side dash. This will take out the speedometer and cause a p0500 DTC for speed sensor.
Also the PNP (park neutral position) switch.
Most likely a short in the wire harness in the drivers side trunk harness where it bends and meets up with the big harness back there.
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Jun 12, 2012, 02:41 PM
kitch428:

Thank you for your response to my question.
But I am a beginner . Could you give some explanation on your aswer?

With Best Regards
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Jun 12, 2012, 07:45 PM
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Originally Posted by drcao1 View Post
kitch428:

Thank you for your response to my question.
But I am a beginner . Could you give some explanation on your aswer?

With Best Regards
My answer was for the OP. This is for Camry owners in this thread.
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Jun 13, 2012, 07:04 AM
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Originally Posted by kitch428 View Post
My answer was for the OP. This is for Camry owners in this thread.
Do you have any opinion on the problem in my Honda Civic 1993 DX?
Thank you for your attention and help.

With Best Regards
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Jun 13, 2012, 06:49 PM
Sorry I don't as I'm Toyota certified only. I'm sure of this, though. If you were to open your own thread in cars and trucks, and post again what you have here, I'm sure the Honda experts will help you out.
Good luck.
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