Q: Shifter not engaging in parking
Shifter lever is not fully engaging in parking and floating around parking and reverse gear. Physically there's a little sluggish feel and the lever bottom is pressed in the whole time and won't pop out. It pops out when it is in drive. When the engine is turned off, it makes a beeping noise wanting me to put the gear in park.
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