also:
when i went to my car to have it towed to my house, to my amazement, i put it in gear, and it ENGAGED. i began driving home slowly... and about 3 miles later, it, again, popped out two or three times, popping out for good about a half mile from my house. it's since been towed to my garage, where it sits as we speak... i don't have the money to have it taken to a shop right now (cough, someone buy my wheels in the classified section), and i haven't yet had the time to look under the vehicle. any other ideas besides what you guys have said?