Q: My car just stopped one day and it doesnt move at all and wont lock into gear
im not sure if its the shift cable , backup/neutral safety switch, the transmission, torque converter, left axle, bad right pump or what.
My car has 220142 miles.
My car has an automatic transmission.
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