Stuck in Park. Starts and runs just fine just is touchy about shifting out of park. Feels like the button is locked.

Your brake light switch is not working properly, preventing the interlock from releasing the shift lever. I'm linking a YouTube video showing how to release the lock manually. The person who did this video dismantles the console to show where the lock is located, but you don't have to do this if you follow the initial guidance on where to aim the tool to depress the button.
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CarGurusJan 26, 2013 - the car starts up but i cant get it out of park the button on the shifterwont ... point the shift interlock will allow you to shift to neutral and other gears with ...That should expose your shift lock over ride button. .... Used Ford Taurus".

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Only problem is if it fails, you cant get your car out of park. ...Those interlocks seem like they might be a solenoid that slides alock pin out so that you can move the lever freely. .... Someone told me it was possibly the Passing gear cable ? ... Ford TaurusWon't Shift Out Of Park, Brake Lights Don't Work With ...

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Unless you really know what you are doing it would be well advised to take car to transmission specialist. U have a sick puppy in urgent need of medical care.

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Shift interlock problem . do you know what that is ?
Automatic Transmission Shift Lock Control System
The automatic transmission shift lock control system is a safety device that prevents an inadvertent shift out of PARK when the engine is running. The driver must press the brake pedal before moving the shift lever out of the PARK position. The system consists of the following components:
• The automatic transmission shift lock control solenoid
• The automatic transmission shift lock control switch
With the ignition in the ON position, voltage is supplied to automatic transmission shift lock control switch. Voltage flows through the normally closed contacts of the automatic transmission shift lock control switch to the automatic transmission shift lock control solenoid. The automatic transmission shift lock control solenoid is permanently grounded. This energizes the automatic transmission shift lock control solenoid causing the transmission shift lever to be physically locked in the PARK position. When the brake pedal is pressed the contacts in the automatic transmission shift lock control switch open, de-energizing the automatic transmission shift lock control solenoid. This allows the shift lever to be move out of the PARK position.
Park Lock Solenoid
The park lock solenoid is a safety device that prevents an inadvertent shift out of PARK when the key is in the OFF position. The key must be in the RUN position to release the park lock solenoid.
The system consists of the park lock solenoid.
With the ignition in the ON position, voltage is supplied to the park lock solenoid. The park lock solenoid energizes through a permanent ground unlocking the shift lever. With the ignition in the OFF or ACCY position the park lock solenoid de-energizes and locks the shift lever in the park position.

Shift Lever Does Not Move with Brake Pedal Depressed
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Schematic Reference: Shift Lock Control Schematics
Connector End View Reference: Shift Lock Control Connector End Views or Automatic Transmission Related Connector End Views
DEFINITION: Transmission shift lever does not move out of the PARK position with the ignition ON and the brake pedal pressed.
1
Did you perform the symptom table tests and necessary inspections?
YES - Go to Step 2
NO - Go to Symptoms - Automatic Transmission Shift Lock Control
2
Turn ON the ignition.
Press and hold the brake pedal.
Attempt to move the shift lever out of the PARK position.
Does the shift lever move out of the PARK position?
YES - Go to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections
NO - Go to Step 3
3
Turn OFF the ignition.
Disconnect the automatic transmission shift lock control switch.
Turn ON the ignition, with the engine OFF.
Attempt to move the shift lever out of the PARK position.
Does the shift lever move out of the PARK position?
YES - Go to Step 7
NO - Go to Step 4
4
Turn OFF the ignition.
Leave the automatic transmission shift lock control switch disconnected.
Connect a test lamp between the A/T shift lock control solenoid supply voltage circuit at the automatic transmission shift lock control solenoid and a good ground.
Turn ON the ignition, with the engine OFF.
Does the test lamp illuminate?
YES - Go to Step 10
NO - Go to Step 5
5
Turn OFF the ignition.
Connect a test lamp between the ignition 1 voltage circuit of the park lock solenoid and a good ground.
Turn ON the ignition, with the engine OFF.
Does the test lamp illuminate?
YES - Go to Step 6
NO - Go to Step 9
6
Turn OFF the ignition.
Connect a test lamp between the ignition 1 voltage circuit of the park lock solenoid and the park lock solenoid ground circuit.
Turn ON the ignition, with the engine OFF.
Does the test lamp illuminate?
YES - Go to Step 8
NO - Go to Step 11
7
Inspect for poor connections at the harness connector of the automatic transmission shift lock control switch. Refer to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections and Connector Repairs .
Did you find and correct the condition?
YES - Go to Step 14
NO - Go to Step 13
8
Inspect for poor connections at the harness connector of the park lock/automatic transmission shift lock control solenoid assembly. Refer to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections and Connector Repairs .
Did you find and correct the condition?
YES - Go to Step 14
NO - Go to Step 12
9
Repair the open or high resistance in the park lock solenoid ignition 1 voltage circuit. Refer to Circuit Testing or Wiring Repairs .
Did you complete the repair?
Go to Step 14
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10
Repair short to battery positive voltage in the A/T shift lock control solenoid supply voltage circuit. Refer to Circuit Testing or Wiring Repairs .
Did you complete the repair?
Go to Step 14
--
11
Repair the open or high resistance in the park lock solenoid ground circuit. Refer to Circuit Testing or Wiring Repairs .
Did you complete the repair?
Go to Step 14
--
12
Important: Depress the button on the side of the shift lock actuator. With the button is depressed, cycle the plastic straw within the shift lever 3 to 5 times. The straw should move smoothly and freely except near the top of the travel where additional force will be required to mechanically actuate the park lock mechanism inside of the shift lock actuator. If there is stick/slip or abnormal friction while cycling the plastic straw or if the straw is altogether stuck in the lever, the entire control assembly (shifter and shift lock actuator) needs to be replaced. Refer to Transmission Control Replacement . If there is no abnormal friction, replace the shift lock actuator. Refer to Automatic Transmission Shift Lock Control Actuator Replacement .
Did you complete the replacement?
Go to Step 14
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13
Replace the automatic transmission shift lock control switch. Refer to Stop Lamp Switch Replacement .
Did you complete the replacement?
Go to Step 14
--
14
Operate the system in order to verify the repair.
Did you correct the condition?
System OK

Shift - interlock system problem .
Automatic Transmission Shift Lock Control System
The automatic transmission shift lock control system is a safety device that prevents an inadvertent shift out of PARK when the engine is running. The driver must press the brake pedal before moving the shift lever out of PARK position. The system consists of the following components:
• The automatic transmission shift lock control solenoid
• The automatic transmission park lock solenoid
• The automatic transmission shift lock control switch
• The transmission range switch
With the ignition in the ON position, battery voltage is supplied to the automatic transmission shift lock control switch. The circuit continues through the normally-closed switch to the automatic transmission shift lock control solenoid. The transmission range switch provides a path to ground for the automatic transmission shift lock control solenoid in the PARK position. With the automatic transmission shift lock control solenoid energized the shift lever is mechanically locked in the PARK position. When the driver presses the brake pedal, the contacts in the automatic transmission shift lock control switch open, de-energizing the automatic transmission shift lock control solenoid. This allows the shift lever to move from the PARK position. When the shift lever is out of the PARK position the controlled ground contacts in the transmission range switch open. This prevents the automatic transmission shift lock solenoid from energizing when the vehicle is out of the PARK position.

the fuse is bad for shift lock solenoid. Read owner manual section on brak-shift interlock. Check fuse for nbrake lights. Brake lights work.

Owner manual has emergency by pass procedure. I think you turn key to OFF and then shift to neutral and start car then. Next time in park, you have to repeat.

http://www.nissanclub.com/forums/2005-2006-nissan-altima-se-r-discussion/225903-shift-lock.html

your owner's manual will tell you how to over-ride the shift lock. ususally there is a hole covered by a plastic piece, next to the shifter. pop out the cover and push the button to shift. The shifter will lock back up in park until you fix the problem. You may want to set the parking brake and use neutral when you park the car instead of " Park". That way you will not have to push the release button-it will eventually break.

make sure your brake lights work; as the shift lock is powered by the brake light fuse-replace as needed.

Put your foot on the brake pedal hard and then shift it out off park mister bill

check your fuses if they're all good then its your park safety neutral switch that's bad.