Transmission shifter for 2012 Tacoma 4x4

Noticed after my truck sat unused for a month that shifter was difficult to move from park to drive without lots of effort. Managed to loosen it up by moving shifter from park to low multiple times. Recently it’s started again and now Global OBD2 with code PO705 appeared on engine reader. Also suggests transmission range sensor circuit is an issue, level 2 of 3. Has always been a good truck with 310k. Any thoughts? Is this repair for a dealer that knows what their doing? Thanks

 

Probably the range sensor, they get corroded and bind up. Typically it's a chore to get them off bcause they get corroded to the shaft and have to be heated/cut off.

 

Thanks for your response. Is this an expensive fix at a dealership?

 

Probably.

You might give it a go yourself?
https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads/2005-auto-5sp-wont-stay-in-low-1st-gear.677616/#post-23848652

It looks like this (but hopefully yours doesn’t look as bad)

 

Thanks. Will consult a friend who likes doing this kind of stuff..to help me.

 

One quick word of advise:

Do not beat on the shaft that goes into the transmission! It can cause internal damage to the shifting mechanism which cost $$$$ to repair.