Year and miles would be nice.
It could be the electrical portion of the ignition switch or the PNP. The next time this happens leave the key in posII and with the foot on the brake, try to shift to N. If that works, turn the key to posIII and see if it starts.
If it doesn't shift, press the shift override button and put it in R and check the backup lights. If the lights are not on, you will probably need a new PNP switch soon. You can delay it by rowing the shifter from R to L about 20 times with the key in posII.
The ignition switch is easily accessed by removing the steering wheel shroud.
Klaus
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1975 164 w/174,800mi (Sold) 1995 850T w/91,000mi, 1998 V70R w/129,000mi
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