help! can't get transmission out of PARK

I parked my Taco in the garage last night w/o problem.
This morning I cannot get the button on the shifter (automatic transmission) to push down which would then allow me to shift into gear!

I tried to rock the truck back and forth but that didn't seem to help.

Any suggestions?!

 

I have a 2nd gen, but had a similar issue. Do you have an override? Try that for the time being. Then, check any fuses that pertain to braking. Do your brake lights work?

I replaced my fuses and so far so good. Mine only happened intermittently though, so if it reoccurs i'll get a a new brake lamp switch. Also, do some searching for "stuck in park" or similar on here and you will find loads of information. Bets of luck!

 

Will do & Thanks!

 

Checked! The rear brake lights were not working with the brake pedal depressed.
Pulled the fuse (under the dash) and it was toasted.
Put a new one it and I'm "back on the road again" - thanks for the suggestions!

 

Don't you love when its a simple two dollar fix? Rarely happens to me. That or its a ten dollar seal and a week of digging to replace it (for example: my trucks f#cking transfer case input seal - took WAY longer than it should have).

 

I had the same thing happen to me two weeks ago. I had recently plugged in some trailer lights and I'm thinking a short must have blown the brake lights fuse. Thanks to TW I was able to figure it out. As a side note, if you are towing and you lose your dash lights - that means you've lost your tail lights and trailer lights as well.