automation transmission problem...need help!
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automation transmission problem...need help!
Specs: 2000 4runner limited, auto, 3.4, 4wd, 118k
So I went and picked up my father in laws little 15ft boat today and was bringing it back to the house. I had to stop and get gas on the way home. When I got back in the car and went to leave, the tranny wouldn't shift out of park. I had to use the little by-pass switch to get into gear. It shifts fine from Reverse to Low, but once you put it back in park the shifter locks up again.
Once I got home I checked the tranny fluid and it was good. I also tried disconnecting the battery for a little while, hoping that might work but it didn't. I have a buddy bringing his code reader over after he gets off work. Anyone have any other ideas or know what the problem might be?
So I went and picked up my father in laws little 15ft boat today and was bringing it back to the house. I had to stop and get gas on the way home. When I got back in the car and went to leave, the tranny wouldn't shift out of park. I had to use the little by-pass switch to get into gear. It shifts fine from Reverse to Low, but once you put it back in park the shifter locks up again.
Once I got home I checked the tranny fluid and it was good. I also tried disconnecting the battery for a little while, hoping that might work but it didn't. I have a buddy bringing his code reader over after he gets off work. Anyone have any other ideas or know what the problem might be?
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Might check the brake light switch, or I've even heard that sometimes a brake light problem can cause that, maybe related to the trailer light hook up.
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That was it! I guess the trailor shorted out the break lights and blew the fuse. Popped in a new fuse and everything worked just fine. Thanks for the help.
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