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Automatic Transmission won't engage any gear

Transmission won't engage any gear There are few reasons that could cause such problems: 1) Gear selector cable has failed Brake lock solenoid has failed not allowing the gear selector to move out of "Park". 2) Excessively low transmission fluid . (note: if car is operated for an extended amount of time with low fluid level the transmission will fail prematurely). Shorted electrical component not allowing the PCM to control the transmission.  Example: shorted fuse Flex plate (flywheel) is broken completely not transferring engine power to the transmission. OR ITS A VALVE BODY ISSUE Ok the issue that you are describing is a valve body failure which is very common on this vehicle.The valve body is electrically shorting which in turn does not activate the solenoids to engage the gears.Most times the valve body can be replaced and the transmission is fine,however most shops are going to want to rebuild the trans because there has been a press...