shift lock problem

[res0ippr]

My wifes pathfinder has been locking on Park. Only way to shift it is to manually push the shift lock. I have been researching the problem and only find info on older pathys.

Is this a common issue on 2005-up pathys? If so what is the solution?

[nutbar78]

My wifes pathfinder has been locking on Park. Only way to shift it is to manually push the shift lock. I have been researching the problem and only find info on older pathys.

Is this a common issue on 2005-up pathys? If so what is the solution?

I haven't heard anything about this yet. Haven't had any issues myself.

[disallow]

its a common issue on all vehicles. Bad switch in the shifter, or the solenoid between the brake and the shifter is not working. I would take it to a reputable shop, they should have you up and going in no time.

[res0ippr]

Okay. Thank u both for the feedback.

Now there is bigger problem. The front brakes get stuck and smoke was coming out because they overheated. This was in a distance of 2 miles.

How is the shift related to the front brakes. HELP!

[res0ippr]

Yup. It is the "interlock" solenoid under the shifter. Apparently soda leaking over time built sugar gum and its causing it to stick. Dealer wanted $360 to fix it. I think I can do it myself for $5. I'm going to clean it before ordering one. So don't spill drinks in your pathfinder.

As for overheating brakes, it was as simple as not mounting pedal switches flushed or calibrated.