Honda CRX Car does not shift from park to drive Inspection at your home or office.

Our certified mobile mechanics come to you 7 days a week between 7 AM and 9 PM.

Estimate price near me

Service Location

Customer Ratings

(16)

How A Diagnostic Works

Instantly book a certified mobile mechanic to come to you

Mechanic diagnoses the problem and quotes necessary repairs

Your vehicle is ready to go

Fair, upfront & transparent pricing for all services

Our certified mobile mechanics can come to you now.

Customer Ratings

(16)

Car does not shift from park to drive Inspection Service

How much does a Car does not shift from park to drive Inspection cost?

On average, the cost for a Honda CRX Car does not shift from park to drive Inspection is $95 with $0 for parts and $95 for labor. Prices may vary depending on your location.

CarServiceEstimateShop/Dealer Price
1989 Honda CRXL4-1.5LService typeCar does not shift from park to drive InspectionEstimate$114.99Shop/Dealer Price$124.99 - $132.49
1990 Honda CRXL4-1.6LService typeCar does not shift from park to drive InspectionEstimate$94.99Shop/Dealer Price$105.01 - $112.52
1990 Honda CRXL4-1.5LService typeCar does not shift from park to drive InspectionEstimate$94.99Shop/Dealer Price$105.01 - $112.52
1989 Honda CRXL4-1.6LService typeCar does not shift from park to drive InspectionEstimate$94.99Shop/Dealer Price$104.99 - $112.48
1988 Honda CRXL4-1.5LService typeCar does not shift from park to drive InspectionEstimate$94.99Shop/Dealer Price$105.02 - $112.55
1991 Honda CRXL4-1.6LService typeCar does not shift from park to drive InspectionEstimate$94.99Shop/Dealer Price$105.01 - $112.52
1991 Honda CRXL4-1.5LService typeCar does not shift from park to drive InspectionEstimate$99.99Shop/Dealer Price$109.87 - $117.28
1988 Honda CRXL4-1.6LService typeCar does not shift from park to drive InspectionEstimate$99.99Shop/Dealer Price$110.24 - $117.94
Show example Honda CRX Car does not shift from park to drive Inspection prices

You start the car up, put your foot the brake, push the button on the shifter and it won’t shift out of park. What do you do now? Don’t force the shifter. Forcing the shifter out of park may cause more damage. The shifter is connected to the transmission in some cars mechanically or electronically. If an electrical or mechanical component has failed between the shifter and transmission, you won’t be able to shift the car out of park. A top-rated mobile mechanic will come to your home or office to diagnose the problem with your vehicle. The mechanic will then provide an inspection report detailing the scope and cost of the necessary repairs

When to have your shifter inspected or replaced:

Have this system inspected only when a part in the shifter or part of the system that operates the transmission breaks] . There is no scheduled time frame for replacing parts in the shifting system. However, all parts can wear out and have the potential to fail, and in a perfect situation, all the parts in the shifting system would last the life of the vehicle.

Symptoms that may indicate your shifter will fail include:

  • Shifter can be moved but has a lot of resistance
  • When shifting into a gear, drive or reverse, it feels difficult to find the right spot. The transmission ends up in neutral instead. You may notice that the engine will accelerate when stepping on the gas pedal but the car doesn’t move.
  • When starting the car with the key, the ignition cylinder feels loose and has play.
  • No brake lights in the vehicle, brake pedal switch could be faulty.
  • Shifter feels completely loose -- like it’s not connected to the transmission at all.

How a mechanic will inspect a car that won’t shift from park:

There are a number of reasons why a car will not move from park to drive. They can range from the shifter being locked to a broken shifter cable. Mechanics will check for these things:

  • Failed brake light switch

  • Bad shift interlock solenoid or wiring: The shift interlock solenoid is a safety feature that has been added to all modern automatic-transmission cars. It prevents the driver from shifting out of park without a foot on the brake.

  • Broken transmission shift cable: A cable connects the shifter handle to the transmission, and if that is broken, the shifter will be inoperable

  • Ignition key tumbler is worn out: The ignition switch not only starts your car, but it also locks the steering wheel when the key is taken out. In cars with automatic transmissions, a shift interlock solenoid is also part of the ignition system, and it locks the transmission so it cannot be shifted out of park (as described above).

  • Broken shifter mechanism: It is also possible that the shifter itself is broken. A mechanic will remove the center console to examine the actual shifter mechanism.

Is it safe to drive with this problem?

Since you can’t move the car without shifting from park to drive, it’s important to enlist the help of one of our mechanics as soon as possible to inspect and then repair the issue.

Fast and easy service at your home or office

Backed by 12-month, 12.000-mile guarantee


Meet some of our expert Honda mechanics

Real customer reviews from Honda owners like you.

Excellent Rating

(16)

Rating Summary
14
1
0
0
1
14
1
0
0
1

Jamahl

20 years of experience
830 reviews
Jamahl
20 years of experience
Honda CRX L4-1.5L - Brake Caliper Replacement (Passenger Side Front) - Gotha, Florida

James

31 years of experience
699 reviews
James
31 years of experience
Honda CRX L4-1.6L - AC Belt - Yorba Linda, California
Showed up early and did a great job!

Chris

15 years of experience
312 reviews
Chris
15 years of experience
Honda CRX L4-1.6L - Car is not starting - San Diego, California
Outstanding performance by Chris

Edvin

22 years of experience
28 reviews
Edvin
22 years of experience
Honda CRX L4-1.5L - Shock Absorber Replacement (Front, Rear) - Pasadena, California
Edvin is very friendly and knowledgeable about my honda. Good to have such an experience mechanic work on my car.

Excellent Rating

(16)

Rating Summary
14
1
0
0
1
14
1
0
0
1
Number of Honda CRX services completed
176+
services done by our mechanics
TOTAL NUMBER OF EXPERT Honda MECHANICS
1700+
experts on our platform

Recent articles & questions

A Buyer’s Guide to the 2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee
Though Though the Jeep Grand Cherokee is not a new model, it got a complete redesign in 2011, and the 2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee saw even more improvements. While other SUV manufacturers have sat on their laurels, Jeep has done...
A Buyer’s Guide to the 2013 Dodge Dart
It’s It’s back, and better than ever. In the first incarnation of the iconic Dodge since 1976, the Dart has been updated, beatified, and turned into a compact force to be reckoned with. This zippy little machine is tough to...
P0170 OBD-II Trouble Code: Fuel Trim Malfunction (Bank 1)
P0170 code definition Fuel Trim Malfunction (Bank 1) What the P0170 code means The P0170 code means that the powertrain control module...

Radio not working

It is possible that a fuse may have blown. I have experienced this situation several times with Volkswagen cars over the years. I would ask for help from one of the mechanics at YourMechanic. They can come to you and...

Going to shop tomorrow

I parked my car when shopping came back and all gasoline was spilling under tank checked the [fuel pump](/topics-fuel-pump-toyota/) and was connector wet

How can we help?

Our service team is available 7 days a week, Monday - Friday from 6 AM to 5 PM PST, Saturday - Sunday 7 AM - 4 PM PST.

1 (855) 347-2779 · hi@yourmechanic.com