Q: 2006 Terraza - well kept up with 167 miles. After starting then engine, often it is impossible to shift from Park for a while with engine running. Any common clues?

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2006 terraza - well kept, 167M: after start often impossible to shift from Park for a while with engine running. Any common clues?

My car has 167167 miles.
My car has an automatic transmission.

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