2001 Honda Odyssey not in gear shift park

2001 HONDA ODYSSEY
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BRIAN11
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Transmission problem
2001 Honda Odyssey 6 cyl Two Wheel Drive Automatic

can not put in shift park(p) r,n,3d,4d,1,2,is ok shift
Sep 22, 2008 at 5:30 PM
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KHLOW2008
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Hi brian11,

Almost every question is about not being able to shift out of park and you are the first to have a reverse problem.

Possible causes,
1. Shift cable or linkages are damaged.
2. Foreign material lodged in gear shift area restricting movement.
3. Bent or stuck interlock solenoid lever.
Oct 10, 2008 at 6:00 PM
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ZANYJB
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I need help same problem can go to every gear but park?
Nov 10, 2025 at 10:19 AM
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STRAILER
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I would remove the shift cable and see if you can move the shift arm into park on the transmission, I have seen the shift cable itself cause this issue. It falls apart internally and does not push the transmission parking pawl into place fully.
Nov 11, 2025 at 9:28 AM