Pushbuttons suddenly inop!

I'd been having intermittent NO START events, but working the pushbuttons cleared the problem several times. I just figured adjusting the shift cable would fix it, like several others have reported with neutral safety switch issues. Then one day, I started the car and none of the pushbuttons would work. No problem with the park lever, but that's a whole 'nother area.

I haven't dropped the trans pan yet, but I'm hoping it's not a MAJOR meltdown! Like maybe a screw on the rooster comb broke or fell out. That I can deal with!

Has anyone here had a similar problem? Of course, I'm hoping for a simple, easy fix. Still hoping to hit the lottery, too!

Any input would be much appreciated - words of encouragement eve more so. Kindly hold off on the "OH SH*T!!!" comments 'til I get a look at the shifter's innards.

Guess I'll charge the camera battery and show y'all what I find, too.

Thanks to all!

BC