Lexus RX330 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

(292)

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

(292)

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 Lexus RX330 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
2005 Lexus RX330V6-3.3LService typeCar does not shift from park to drive InspectionEstimate$114.99Shop/Dealer Price$132.49 - $145.62
2004 Lexus RX330V6-3.3LService typeCar does not shift from park to drive InspectionEstimate$94.99Shop/Dealer Price$112.52 - $125.67
2006 Lexus RX330V6-3.3LService typeCar does not shift from park to drive InspectionEstimate$94.99Shop/Dealer Price$112.52 - $125.67
Show example Lexus RX330 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 Lexus mechanics

Real customer reviews from Lexus owners like you.

Excellent Rating

(292)

Rating Summary
273
6
2
4
7
273
6
2
4
7

Ray

32 years of experience
91 reviews
Ray
32 years of experience
Lexus RX330 V6-3.3L - Car is making a noise - Charlotte, North Carolina
Ray is a pleasure to deal with. Arrived on time. Very friendly and knows what he is doing. I will definitely be using Ray's services again!

Gregory

31 years of experience
382 reviews
Gregory
31 years of experience
Lexus RX330 V6-3.3L - Steering Rack/Gearbox - Golden, Colorado
Very easy to communicate with, courteous, and knows his business. Listened to customer and went the extra mile to ensure the best repair using new (not refurbished) parts.

Genaro

13 years of experience
287 reviews
Genaro
13 years of experience
Lexus RX330 V6-3.3L - Control Arm Assembly Replacement (Front Lower Left) - Houston, Texas
I felt extremely comfortable with Genaro and the work he performed. He was very thorough and I appreciate the recommendations he provided. I will definitely recommend his services and absolutely request him again.

Rodric

14 years of experience
414 reviews
Rodric
14 years of experience
Lexus RX330 V6-3.3L - Wheel Bearings Replacement (Driver Side Front) - Lithonia, Georgia
Rodric was great! He is very knowledgeable and has great attention to detail. The job required my vehicle to actually be in a shop but My Mechanic faced adversity head on and now has me riding so smooth and quite. THANKS AGAIN Rodric! Your awesome!

Excellent Rating

(292)

Rating Summary
273
6
2
4
7
273
6
2
4
7
Number of Lexus RX330 services completed
3212+
services done by our mechanics
TOTAL NUMBER OF EXPERT Lexus MECHANICS
1100+
experts on our platform

Recent articles & questions

P0305 OBD-II Trouble Code: Cylinder 5 Misfire Detected
P0305 code definition Cylinder 5 Misfire Detected What the P0305 code means P0305 is a generic OBD-II code that the engine control...
Insurance Requirements for Car Registration in Vermont
The The state of Vermont requires that all drivers carry a minimum amount of liability insurance, or “financial responsibility,” in order to cover the costs associated with a car accident. This is required to legally register and operate a vehicle...
10 Best Stores to Buy Auto Parts in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania
Automotive technicians rely on auto parts stores to add and replace car parts. The best auto parts shop in Harrisburg is Advance Auto Parts.

Why is my car overheating? 2011 Chevrolet Cruze

Hi. It sounds like there may be a problem with the radiator being clogged (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/radiator-replacement) or just not operating properly. If the radiator is clogged or not operating properly, it will cause the car to overheat and the heat to...

Oil leak and cracked timing chain cover

Hi and thank you for contacting YourMechanic. The best thing to do is give your engine compartment a really good cleanse - top and bottom. Now you will be able to inspect and see where the leak is coming from...

Where is the plug in for the code reader? 2013 Honda Civic

I am working on this

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