Cadillac Repair: 93 cadillac sedan deville column shifter, cadillac sedan deville, frays

Question
ok i have a 4.9L cadillac sedan deville, i was leavin the gas station and it shifted from park to drive fine, but as soon as i got to my next destination the shift lever wasnt working. so now i cant get it out of drive...the shift lever moves freely without depressing break...what is wrong can you help?

Answer
Hello,

I can only guess, but what is very common is a bad Park cable. There is a cable that goes between park and the transmission. It over time frays and binds causing the problem you have. You will probably need the car towed to a service center (not Cadillac) and have them check it out.

Rob