Having trouble shifting gears wont go into reverse actual shifter won;t physically move into the reverse position so Ican't even find out if I still have reverse

PARK IS DEAD,BUT LEVER SHOWS PARK
BAD SHIFTER OR BAD LINKAGE TO IT.
BAD CABLES. THIS IS PURE PHYSICAL MECH. FAILURE
NO MAGIC COMPUTERS,
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Disconnect shift cable from transmission linkage and try to manually put transmission in drive gear ( make sure wheels chocked/park brake on ). If transmission goes into drive gear, suspect a shift cable or shifter assembly problem. If you can't manually shift into drive gear by hand with cable disconnected, suspect internal transmission/shift linkage issue

Broken cable ? Looking under the hood at transmission where shifter cable hooks , moving shifter selector , does the cable move trans detent lever ? If it does the next step would be to hook up a factory or professional scan tool an check internal mode switch input to the PCM/ECM - engine computer . Plus for DTC'S - diagnostic trouble codes . Your best bet mite be to have it taken to a qualified repair shop.

For car not changing gears and not shifting out of park mode ,it can be shifter assembly issue, or it can also be transmission issue. Get the shifter assembly inspected with ignition OFF.

For more troubleshooting, I suggest you to get the Following help link checked, its complete step by step procedure to inspect gear shift issues: -----

GEAR SHIFT ISSUES

http://alltypesofpartsreplacing.blogspot.com/2012/11/gear-shift-issues.html

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NO REVERSE ON TRANSMISSION
http://alltypesofpartsreplacing.blogspot.com/2012/12/no-reverse-on-transmission.html
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Transmission fluid leak, transmission gears slip,
http://alltypesofpartsreplacing.blogspot.com/2012/12/transmission-fluid-leak-transmission.html
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These will help.

Thanks.

http://www.autozone.com/autozone/repairinfo/repairguide/repairGuideContent.jsp?fromSearchPage=true&pageId=0900c15280251027&partName=Neutral+Safety+and+Back-up+Light+Switches&partId=0900c15280251027 Here you go,try this.

Are you saying the automatic transmission will not shift into gear or the shifter won't move into the correct position?

It sounds like you have transmission problems but it could be that your linkage is loose or defective. Not enough information to give you a good starting place.

Maybe the shifter cable. I would look under the car on the drivers side of the transmission, with the wheels blocked, have someone operator the gear shifter and see if it is moving the shift lever on the transmission.

Ok now heres the question???? Will gear shift move at all? I mean can you actually get it into drive or reverse? If you cant move the shifter than it is most likely the brake switch located at the top of the brake pedal. They have been know for this problem. But if you can move shifter and just wont go then your probably looking at linkage problem or transmission problem.

it sounds like your gearshift cable is broken..if you can jack up vehicle and support it safely,get someone to move shifter and look on driver's side of transmission and see if linkage is moving on trans..linkage is up near top of trans..i have seen this problem before

To isolate the problem as either an internal transmission problem,or external to the transmission,(shifter or cable malfunction),the shifter cables should be disconnected from the transmission.On the transmission are two levers,if you have a 5 speed trans.One is the neutral gate lever,and the other is actual gear shift lever.Manipulating the levers manually,see if the transmission will engage into Reverse gear.If the transmission engages into Reverse gear,then the problem is either in the shifter mechanism itself,or the shift cables.If the transmission will not engage into Reverse gear,then the problem is either an internal problem,or possibly a switch seized up,like the reverse gear indicator switch.At this point,i would have an assistant sit in the car,engine off,and run through all the gear selections with the shifter,while watching and looking for a cable not operating to its full stroke.Take the console apart to access the shifter mechanism and visually inspect the assembly.Disconnect the cables and operate them manually,one at a time,while an assistant watches them underhood.Visually inspect the shifter and it's mechanism for a broken,cracked,or damaged component.At this point,the problem should be identified and repaired as either cable or shifter malfunction.