Checking the clearance with the feeler gauge . . . you have to be the most conscientious auto mechanic I've even seen. You ought to be an aviation mechanic! Excellent work.
Like how you stepped all the way through diagnosis, repair and verification. I'm a DIYer and probably don't need a full-featured scan tool but the one you're using sure is attractive. I'll check it out.
Thanks for the video. I used dorman 14797 for my bushing. It doesn't need a clip. I just slid it on the shifter shaft and then snapped the cable loop in place with a little push.
How did the solenoid get burnt in the first place? I’m currently using a screwdriver and blew some electronics jumping the battery with the cables reversed ! Lol 😂 replacing the 140 amp ALT fuse now
Great info! This may be the issue on my 03 highlander but it only acts up in the coldest of cold weather so I am leaning towards the “shift interlock solenoid”. I was hoping you would tear into that in this video lol
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Thank you very much for the very informative video and explanation. I have a Sienna 2006 and the exact scenarios have played on repeat. Will order the part tonight and get this resolved. Thanks again 👍🏽
I just uploaded a Video on a Kia Forte. It was stuck in park as well. But the electrical was all good, it was the screw that held shift lock solenoid which had loosened.
I have this problem, so I replaced the switch with a replacement from Rockauto. It still will intermittently stay stuck in park, so it wasn't the switch. What else will cause this problem? I think I'm going to leave it in neutral with the parking brake on until this is solved.
One helpful hint is that if you are in a 4 wheel drive vehicle and the brake activation switch causes you to be stranded, you can override the brake safety switch by putting the transfer case into neutral and, with the brakes on, you can then shift into drive gear. Only do this without vehicle movement or damage to the transfer case may result. You can then put the transfer case back into 2 or 4 wheel drive and the vehicle will drive until you can get to a safe place to have the vehicle repaired.
I love the way you explain things. One thing I would like to understand is, if the pcm sees the inputs and not commands the output, would you conclude that the pcm is faulty (good power and ground at pcm)?
Toyota sure made this otherwise simple task a lot harder, by making the mounting plate much larger, and restrictive, on the newer models. Excellent tutorial though, regardless.
Thanks Big Dog. I wish I werei n your neighborhood. My 2003 I4 MT5 snapped the passenger side axle today. Tight at than rubber damper!! Do I replace just that axle or do the driver's side too? 300 000 km on her.
Before you do anything… Try this… My situation was my brake lights worked but I was having trouble getting the stick shift out of park. I sprayed some WD-40 on that button at the bottom of the switch and that was what the problem was! The damn thing was stuck… That’s all it needed. May not fix it for you but it sure did for me! Certainly worth trying before you do anything else… Now if your brake lights won’t shut off that is something else probably. But it was an instant fix.
they do have a emergency button that you can push with a screwdriver or ain't pin right next to the shifter and an event that you have this problem with your vehicle it should have told the people that and the instruction video there is an emergency button you remove the cover it's a little tiny button right next to the shifter
My camry is having issues shifting out of park and into gear. I'm not sure if it's the shift interlock solenoid or the brake switch as i don't have a computer. If i push the shift override down with a small screwdriver it will shift into gear. I don't know if that narrows the problem down or not. I'd like to be able to fix this myself and not pay a shop $250 or more for something i could fix. I don't see any diy videos of someone replacing a shift lock solenoid.
That doesn't really narrow it down. If you don't have access to a full scan tool, I would try and get a hold of a code reader and see if there are any trouble codes to help give some direction. Something like this inexpensive code reader might help: amzn.to/31TBtqa
@@BigDog50001 I went to Autozone and they plugged their scan tool in and it didn't show any codes. It's strange. Because when you start the car it usually only has the (!) symbol but as soon as you start driving it the traction control, ABS, and brake symbol lights come on. I guess i'm going to have to take it to a dealership because Autozone's scan tool showed nothing. The car drives absolutely fine except for the shifter not going into gear without the override. It used to do that periodically when i first started the car but would come out of it within a few seconds. Then it just suddenly wouldn't go into a gear at all starting a few days ago. It's a 2012 Camry with only 92K miles.
@@AchillesWrath1 If it is lighting up like that, there should be some trouble codes stored. Sounds like codes may be in the ABS system or are manufacturer (Toyota) specific, in which case the car would need to be scanned with a better scan tool, one that can read that info.
@@idf543 Yes on mine it was the brake light switch. A local mechanic fixed it for $62. He told me it's either usually the shift interlock solenoid, brake light switch, or brake light fuse. Those are the 3 things it could be. Good luck.
My 1998 Corolla has a remote starter. That didn't work and the power windows/locks didn't work from the remote, but I was still able to start the car with the key, although neither worked from inside the car. The next day it was the same thing but now the gear shift indicator wouldn't shift into any gear. Hopefully this is the problem.
My 1994 toyota camry will not shut off with key out and its power died and I couldn't change the gears out of park while it was running at the time and now when I go to jump it off it acts like it's still cranked up and can't get it to jump off fully now and still can't turn car off
Generally you have to pay Toyota (or other companies) for service info like that. BBB industries used to proved fee wiring diagrams but I don't believe they do anymore.
Not always the case, many brake switches have two separate switches as a fail safe (like the one in this video), one side of the switch could be working and the other may not be.
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Checking the clearance with the feeler gauge . . . you have to be the most conscientious auto mechanic I've even seen. You ought to be an aviation mechanic! Excellent work.
This is the most helpful car video I’ve ever seen on RUclips! Thank you!
Been looking for this video for a long time, maybe 2 years for a '90 Camry wagon. Thank You so much, Nice work!
THANK YOU.
WILL BE TAKING MY VEHICLE IN. HOPE IT TURNS OUT TO BE THE BRAKE SWITCH! APPRECIATE THE
CLEAR EXPLANATION AND
VIDEO.
Awesome video! I became an expert on transmission stuck in parking just by watching it.
Excellent! I watched this for a friend and even I, a non-mechanic, could understand it. Well done!
Thanks 👍!
Like how you stepped all the way through diagnosis, repair and verification. I'm a DIYer and probably don't need a full-featured scan tool but the one you're using sure is attractive. I'll check it out.
Thank you, I appreciate the comment!
Thanks for the video. I used dorman 14797 for my bushing. It doesn't need a clip. I just slid it on the shifter shaft and then snapped the cable loop in place with a little push.
The BEST video for this issue! No more carrying a screw driver! Thanks a lot!
I appreciate the comment, thank you!
Why would you carry a screwdriver?
@@dianec6290 probably to pop the little cover off the override button located just to the left of the gear shaft.
How did the solenoid get burnt in the first place? I’m currently using a screwdriver and blew some electronics jumping the battery with the cables reversed ! Lol 😂 replacing the 140 amp ALT fuse now
Really cool how you explain your whole diagnostic process, I learned a few things and hopefully they will help me fix my 4Runner. Thanks Dude!
Glad it helped, thanks for the comment!
Great info!
This may be the issue on my 03 highlander but it only acts up in the coldest of cold weather so I am leaning towards the “shift interlock solenoid”. I was hoping you would tear into that in this video lol
Fixed my problem! I have a 2006 Toyota Sienna, after watched your video, I bough a new part and replaced it, it actually works~ Thank you! 😄
Big Dog you make the repairs look very easy! Love the details and explanations!
I appreciate the comment, thanks!
Nice mug! Thanks for the support! Now back to the video!
It holds coffee great!
Thanks, I'm ordering the part and I believe my 'intermittent stuck in park' ES300 Lexus will be repaired!
I actually understand what you’re saying. Very well done
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Well done. I appreciate your thorough yet simple explanations.
Thanks for the comment!
I couldn't take my eyes off of this tutorial and demonstration. Well done.
I appreciate the comment, thank you!
What can you do when you put the truck on drive or reverse and it does not move ?
solid fix and showing how the circuit works. Was hoping you were going to open the old one to have a look inside lol
I think I still have the old one! Maybe I should make another video lol.
Thanks!
What a great video. You really understand how to diagnose the situation properly.
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Thank you very much for the very informative video and explanation. I have a Sienna 2006 and the exact scenarios have played on repeat. Will order the part tonight and get this resolved. Thanks again 👍🏽
Glad it helped, thanks for the comment!
Nice video!! If you don't have the scan tool the switch also works the brake lights. So anyone can do some trouble shooting on this one.
Most Thorough job. Props. Thank You.
Thanks a Lot Amigo For Sharing This Helpful Video Tutorial, May God Bless You
You too, thanks for the comment!
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Great video. Thanks.
I am surprised you did not check the fuse. I think that is sometimes a problem.
You do good work and convey the information flawlessly. Mike has a cool looking coffee cup too. A sticker is on the way!
Thanks Wyatt!
I just uploaded a Video on a Kia Forte. It was stuck in park as well. But the electrical was all good, it was the screw that held shift lock solenoid which had loosened.
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I have this problem, so I replaced the switch with a replacement from Rockauto. It still will intermittently stay stuck in park, so it wasn't the switch. What else will cause this problem? I think I'm going to leave it in neutral with the parking brake on until this is solved.
Thanks for the information it really helped to solve my problems.
Thank you, I’ve had this problem off and on, now I’m in the know. 🙏
Glad it helped!
Great Video. Very Clear explanations.
Ahh the old drop it to fix it. sorta like using the BFH to fix it. Nice explanation and fix!
I was ready to use the BFH on it after I accidently fixed it lol!
Thank you! Good job explaining the circuit.
One helpful hint is that if you are in a 4 wheel drive vehicle and the brake activation switch causes you to be stranded, you can override the brake safety switch by putting the transfer case into neutral and, with the brakes on, you can then shift into drive gear. Only do this without vehicle movement or damage to the transfer case may result. You can then put the transfer case back into 2 or 4 wheel drive and the vehicle will drive until you can get to a safe place to have the vehicle repaired.
I love the way you explain things. One thing I would like to understand is, if the pcm sees the inputs and not commands the output, would you conclude that the pcm is faulty (good power and ground at pcm)?
Generally yes, if all power/ground/wiring checks are good. Bad PCMs happen but more times that not it is something else.
Thank you Dave. please is this the same for 2012 toyota highlander?
In 3:39, So if the stop lamp switch is a problem do your brake lights work when you press on them at all?
Depends on how the switch fails, sometimes the brake lights may still work and sometimes they won't, may also not work intermittently.
Never seen a mechanic just touch a problem and say, Heal.. drop the switch and it's fixed...it was a miracle. 😂😂🤣🤣
Thanks a lot my friend this was very helpfull👌👌👏👏 your are the best
Very simple explanation and I was able to fix this problem and save some money. Thank you. Very much !🙏
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Dave mine works great. Nice smooth finish crisp clean lettering and the coffee flavor is outstanding. I know Enjoy Lol ❤️️
It is a nice little coffee mug for sure!
Toyota sure made this otherwise simple task a lot harder, by making the mounting plate much larger, and restrictive, on the newer models.
Excellent tutorial though, regardless.
Didn't help. But this wasn't the problem I was facing. But's I'd give you a like because you explained it really well
Great and very informative video. Thank you
I appreciate the comment, thanks!
Well done just what i needed. You got a sub and like. Cheers
Thanks and welcome!
Fantastic video....thank-you!
Thanks Big Dog. I wish I werei n your neighborhood.
My 2003 I4 MT5 snapped the passenger side axle today. Tight at than rubber damper!! Do I replace just that axle or do the driver's side too? 300 000 km on her.
If money is an issue you should be ok with just fixing the broken side, but if you are keeping it I would probably change both sides at the same time.
Thank you large dog for the video
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Thank you Dave. Good job. Have a blessed and safe New Year to you and your family.
Same to you and your family! Thank you for the comment!
Hello, if the shift lock Control unit is bad will it prevent a manual shifting by hand at the linkage on the front of transmission?
New sub here. Thanks for the informative and well done video!
Thanks and welcome!
Thank you sir. Always a help. Happy New year
Happy New Year to you too, thanks for the comment!
I can get it out of park if I use a screwdriver but goes back to being stuck once I put it back in park. Is that normal?
What year is this vehicle? I am having the same problem on a 2001 ? Pretty sure there is no brake switch for starting
My car shows only P0504 ..I also changed break light switch but same problem..is it problem with wiring ?
Before you do anything… Try this… My situation was my brake lights worked but I was having trouble getting the stick shift out of park. I sprayed some WD-40 on that button at the bottom of the switch and that was what the problem was! The damn thing was stuck… That’s all it needed. May not fix it for you but it sure did for me! Certainly worth trying before you do anything else… Now if your brake lights won’t shut off that is something else probably. But it was an instant fix.
In the police told him he can't find someone
Could also be a bad park safety switch on the transmission if it has a park safety switch
they do have a emergency button that you can push with a screwdriver or ain't pin right next to the shifter and an event that you have this problem with your vehicle it should have told the people that and the instruction video there is an emergency button you remove the cover it's a little tiny button right next to the shifter
Good video, were to brake lights not working as well?
I believe they were not working when the problem was occurring but I could not duplicate the problem again to show on camera.
My 01 Corolla is doing this. My brake lights go on when I press the brake pedal. Doesn't that mean that my brake light switch is good?
Thank you you really nice gentleman
My camry is having issues shifting out of park and into gear. I'm not sure if it's the shift interlock solenoid or the brake switch as i don't have a computer. If i push the shift override down with a small screwdriver it will shift into gear. I don't know if that narrows the problem down or not. I'd like to be able to fix this myself and not pay a shop $250 or more for something i could fix. I don't see any diy videos of someone replacing a shift lock solenoid.
That doesn't really narrow it down. If you don't have access to a full scan tool, I would try and get a hold of a code reader and see if there are any trouble codes to help give some direction. Something like this inexpensive code reader might help: amzn.to/31TBtqa
@@BigDog50001 I went to Autozone and they plugged their scan tool in and it didn't show any codes. It's strange. Because when you start the car it usually only has the (!) symbol but as soon as you start driving it the traction control, ABS, and brake symbol lights come on. I guess i'm going to have to take it to a dealership because Autozone's scan tool showed nothing. The car drives absolutely fine except for the shifter not going into gear without the override. It used to do that periodically when i first started the car but would come out of it within a few seconds. Then it just suddenly wouldn't go into a gear at all starting a few days ago. It's a 2012 Camry with only 92K miles.
@@AchillesWrath1 If it is lighting up like that, there should be some trouble codes stored. Sounds like codes may be in the ABS system or are manufacturer (Toyota) specific, in which case the car would need to be scanned with a better scan tool, one that can read that info.
@@AchillesWrath1 Hi Jerm. Did you solve the problem? I have a 2014 Toyota Camry with the same issue.
@@idf543 Yes on mine it was the brake light switch. A local mechanic fixed it for $62. He told me it's either usually the shift interlock solenoid, brake light switch, or brake light fuse. Those are the 3 things it could be. Good luck.
Great video. Thanks
Thanks!
My first drive after someone repaired mine ( 2004 Camry ) the brakes stayed on while driving. :-( What could cause this?
if not the brake issue, where is shift lock solenoid and how replace?
Perfect. Thanks.
My 1998 Corolla has a remote starter. That didn't work and the power windows/locks didn't work from the remote, but I was still able to start the car with the key, although neither worked from inside the car.
The next day it was the same thing but now the gear shift indicator wouldn't shift into any gear.
Hopefully this is the problem.
My 1991 4Runner 3.0 has an override button which I have to occasionally push in order for my automatic trans to engage.
What can you do when you put the truck on drive or reverse and it does not move ?
Great video again. By the way what kind of Autel are you using?
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Great video!
Thanks!
Hello, where can I get one of those devices to drink, nice saying?
What is the name of the scanner please let me know
Good find simple brake switch
We are currently having this problem right now!
Does that make it knock?
My 1994 toyota camry will not shut off with key out and its power died and I couldn't change the gears out of park while it was running at the time and now when I go to jump it off it acts like it's still cranked up and can't get it to jump off fully now and still can't turn car off
*Today my 02 Camry shifted down into Neutral just fine.*
*But it got STUCK in Neutral. And wouldn't go into Drive or Back into reverse or anything...*
Where i can find all toyota cars wiring diagram, tnq in advance
Generally you have to pay Toyota (or other companies) for service info like that. BBB industries used to proved fee wiring diagrams but I don't believe they do anymore.
My brake lights work but I'm still stuck in park. I'm praying it's the stop lamp switch and not the solenoid.
Nice mug From Mike
It works good lol!
Good one boss
Thanks 👍!
I don’t know somehow, i changed the switch lamp and changed the Fuel cap, and it’s still the shift gear stuck in PARK. .
What if it won't shift into Reverse from Neutral?
Didn't know Toyota made a model called Stuck.
What Toyota was that? Thanks :)
lol, it was a Sienna in the video.
Put a little WD-40 on the switch plunger... problem solved... The plunger is dry and dirty...
I rather enjoyed the video
I'm glad somebody did lol!
total pro
Good thing it wasn't the shift interlock there exspensive
Yes they are!
How would you know if it was that?
Another way is if you have brake lights the switch is working.
Not always the case, many brake switches have two separate switches as a fail safe (like the one in this video), one side of the switch could be working and the other may not be.
It was a fuse on mine
"Stop lamp" switch. Who the heck calls them that.
I know right?
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My van died And I couldn’t switch it into neutral
Sorry, but you showed a lot except how to access the break light switch. That is the most difficult part of the job, friend.
1991 Toyota pick up
Title should say TOYOTA SIENNA 👎👎👎👎👎
Great video!
Thanks!