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Toyota Camry one of America’s top selling car, very reliable, super comfortable, spacious and overall good car. It doesn’t come with zero problems but I still love this car and here are some of the problems we’ve researched and found fixes for.

Toyota Camry Gear Shift Stuck in Park (How To Fix)

The Toyota Camry’s gear shift often gets stuck in park due to a malfunctioning brake light switch. This switch signals the release of the gear shift when the brake pedal is pressed. If faulty, it prevents shifting out of park. Replacing the brake light switch typically resolves this issue, restoring normal shift function.

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Toyota Camry Reverse Gear Not Working (How To Fix)

The Toyota Camry’s reverse gear issue could be due to low transmission fluid levels. Insufficient fluid can hinder the transmission’s ability to engage gears properly. Checking and refilling the transmission fluid to the correct level can often resolve this issue, ensuring smooth gear operation.

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Toyota Camry Shifter Stuck in Park

One of the main reasons for the gearshift getting stuck in park can be linked to the shift interlock solenoid not functioning properly. The shift interlock solenoid is a safety device that prevents the gearshift from being moved out of park unless the brake pedal is depressed. If this solenoid is not working correctly, it may cause the gearshift to become unresponsive.

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How To Reset Toyota Camry Primary Systems

Sometimes it is necessary to reset the Toyota Camry primary systems and this is done by resetting the ECU. Disconnect the negative battery terminal and then remove the fuse for the ECU. Wait a few minutes before putting the fuse back in and reconnecting the battery. Start the car and allow it to idle for 10 minutes.

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