Q: Hi Jerel, I have a 2006 Cadillac STS that has been parked since July. It was working fine when we parked it, now it will not shift
Hi Jerel, I have a 2006 Cadillac STS that has been parked since July. It was working fine when we parked it, now it will shift out of park into reverse but will not shift to any other gears. What could be causing this problem?
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