Shifter won't move? Or when you go to D, the car won't move?

First one: problem with shift lock, proalby cheap to fix.
Second one: problme with tranny, big bucks.

On 1 Nov 2004 12:18:10 -0800, (Kristi De Paul)
wrote:

>I'm experiencing a shifting problem with my '96 Geo Tracker 4x4
>automatic. I can start it up in the morning, shift into Drive and be
>on my way. But, if I put it into Park (say, to get out of my car to
>check the mailbox) then try to shift back into Drive, it refuses. This
>inability to shift from Park to Drive usually goes on for about 15
>minutes, then, miraculously, it magically slides into Drive. Does
>anyone have the same experience with their vehicle? Any clues as to
>what is going on, and how much it will cost to get it fixed? Thanks
>so much for any help! -Kristi in Chico, CA