First time poster but I've been lurking since I purchased this 2007 GX470 this past January.
The other day my shifter wouldnt release from the PARK position. I did some googling and none of the common symptoms of this issue are present.
My brake lights all work
I can start the car in PARK and Neutral (I used the release button to shift)
The STOP FUSE checked out OK (#14 in the fuse box)
I dont have any check engine light or any other problem indicator lights on the dash.
I took the shifter cover off and the linkage and bushing are fine.
While checking the fuse I noticed some leaves on the other side of the engine compartment under the cover. I popped the cover and found 2 baby squirrels. I gave mom all day yesterday to reclaim them as I left the cover off and the hood up. About an hour ago I relocated the baby squirrels and nest into a near by bush.
After cleaning the rest of the nesting material out I saw that I had some light damage on a wiring harness and there are 2 severed tubes in front of the air box housing. Does anyone know what these tubes are? Are they vacuum tubes or drainage?
Is there anything else I should check regarding the shifter being stuck in PARK?
Thanks!
The other day my shifter wouldnt release from the PARK position. I did some googling and none of the common symptoms of this issue are present.
My brake lights all work
I can start the car in PARK and Neutral (I used the release button to shift)
The STOP FUSE checked out OK (#14 in the fuse box)
I dont have any check engine light or any other problem indicator lights on the dash.
I took the shifter cover off and the linkage and bushing are fine.
While checking the fuse I noticed some leaves on the other side of the engine compartment under the cover. I popped the cover and found 2 baby squirrels. I gave mom all day yesterday to reclaim them as I left the cover off and the hood up. About an hour ago I relocated the baby squirrels and nest into a near by bush.
After cleaning the rest of the nesting material out I saw that I had some light damage on a wiring harness and there are 2 severed tubes in front of the air box housing. Does anyone know what these tubes are? Are they vacuum tubes or drainage?
Is there anything else I should check regarding the shifter being stuck in PARK?
Thanks!