1 more dumb question - bad kickdown adjustment cause no reverse?

so my buddy just mentioned that since we have the kick down setup but not properly, it may be "actuating" - so he suggested that i undo the kickdown band and see what happens. we just rigged it up to keep everything together but neither of us really knows how to adjust it properly.

i am HOPING that that is all the issue is lol!

can incorrect kickdown adj cause major problems like this? his thought is that the kickdown is pulling the trans into drive and not letting it sit in reverse?

the low reverse band is either broken or the linkage (inside) has broken or fallen apart ...take the trans pan off sometimes you can remove and replace the band without dissasembly of the trans good luck . you should maybe have someone more experienced help you or advise (btw kickdown adj will never effect reverse)
Ian