car only starts in neutral

[jaynsue13]

I hope its ok to post here. I have a 2007 Mazda 3 GT and I can only start the car in nuetral not park.Anyone know why?

[credential23]

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[Jackal]

Could be the shifter pivot is sticky/stiff or rusted. You need to get it checked out by a mechanic and get it fixed or replaced.