2430 2002 stuck in park what to do?
If you can run the shifter down through the positions it may have broken loose at the transmission . If the shifter doesn't move at all it may be a problem in the steering column < unless it is a floor shifter >. If it is a floor shift model I'd start by checking the shifter release button to see if it is broken.
The shift mechanism is only allowed to move from park if and when the brake pedal is pressed. Possible causes are, faulty brake pedal switch, shift interlock solenoid, wiring, or broken shift button. Possible shift linkage or transmission problem. Find the procedure for "bypassing or overriding the shift interlock" for further diagnosis.
Sounds like your shift interlock mechanism is jammed. Assuming yours has a floor-mounted shifter, there's usually an override button on those, which requires you to pull up the rubber boot around the shift column.
The problem might be the mechanism from the brake when you step on it that won't allow it to shift.
Obviously, it wouldn't shift.
Generally, if the button on the shifter does not go in, there is a build-up of dirt and debris in the mechanism causing it not to move. A good amount of WD-40 or other lubricant usually helps the problem. If not, there is a good chance that the connector pin in the mechanism is either popped out or broken.
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I would suspect that the car has a problem with either the shift cable, or perhaps the cable has popped off of the shift linkage on the transmission. If not one of those then it might be a problem with a stuck or broken mechanism inside the transmission.
My guess would be that this is a built in protective mechanism, probably in the computer system, that protects your jeep from having it's transmission and drive train ripped out and broken into little peices. These vehicles were never meant to put down short time quarter miles. Why would you want to drive like that anyway?
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Neutral should be found all the way down. (Pressing the front of the gear shift lever down as many as 3 times.) If it cannot be found, it is probably an internal matter which can be corrected by removing the right transmission cover and working your way to the gear selector and drum. Its possible that the little pin that the internal shift mechanism grabs could have broken as there is one for every gear and the one that the shift mechanism grabs for neutral is gone or broken. its is very easy to replace and should not be a costly part.
There is a retaining mechanism in the transmission, it has worn out.