Ram 1500 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

(325)

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

(325)

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 Ram 1500 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
2012 Ram 1500V8-4.7LService typeCar does not shift from park to drive InspectionEstimate$114.99Shop/Dealer Price$124.99 - $132.49
2013 Ram 1500V6-3.6LService typeCar does not shift from park to drive InspectionEstimate$94.99Shop/Dealer Price$105.01 - $112.52
2011 Ram 1500V8-5.7LService typeCar does not shift from park to drive InspectionEstimate$94.99Shop/Dealer Price$105.01 - $112.52
2018 Ram 1500V6-3.6LService typeCar does not shift from park to drive InspectionEstimate$94.99Shop/Dealer Price$104.99 - $112.48
2017 Ram 1500V8-5.7LService typeCar does not shift from park to drive InspectionEstimate$94.99Shop/Dealer Price$105.02 - $112.55
2020 Ram 1500V6-3.0L Turbo DieselService typeCar does not shift from park to drive InspectionEstimate$94.99Shop/Dealer Price$105.01 - $112.52
2015 Ram 1500V6-3.6LService typeCar does not shift from park to drive InspectionEstimate$99.99Shop/Dealer Price$109.87 - $117.28
2021 Ram 1500V6-3.6L HybridService typeCar does not shift from park to drive InspectionEstimate$99.99Shop/Dealer Price$110.24 - $117.94
Show example Ram 1500 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 Ram mechanics

Real customer reviews from Ram owners like you.

Excellent Rating

(325)

Rating Summary
310
10
1
0
4
310
10
1
0
4

John

16 years of experience
8 reviews
John
16 years of experience
Ram 1500 V6-3.6L - Oil Change - Newark, Delaware
Awesome service appreciated his work

Travis

10 years of experience
158 reviews
Travis
10 years of experience
Ram 1500 V8-5.7L - Tune-up - Houston, Texas
I apreciated the work done. I agree with the future repairs needed to my vehicle I believe they are spot on. Looking forward to seeing Travis at my next appointment.

Jason

24 years of experience
57 reviews
Jason
24 years of experience
Ram 1500 V8-5.7L - Spark Plugs - Edmond, Oklahoma
Had a scheduling conflict due to software on the website end. Went out of his way to get my work done as soon as possible. Seemed very knowledgeable and professional. Nice guy, would use again!

Robert

23 years of experience
253 reviews
Robert
23 years of experience
Ram 1500 V6-3.0L Turbo Diesel - Brake Pads Replacement (Rear) - Spring, Texas
Robert came on time and did great. It was very convenient for me.

Excellent Rating

(325)

Rating Summary
310
10
1
0
4
310
10
1
0
4
Number of Ram 1500 services completed
3575+
services done by our mechanics
TOTAL NUMBER OF EXPERT Ram MECHANICS
300+
experts on our platform

Recent articles & questions

P0229 OBD-II Trouble Code: Throttle/Pedal Position Sensor/Switch C Circuit Intermittent
P0229 P0229 code definition Throttle/Pedal Position Sensor/Switch C Circuit Intermittent What the P0229 code means P0229 is an OBD-II generic code indicating the throttle/pedal position sensor/switch C circuit has an intermittent input problem causing the sensor input to the engine...
P2629 OBD-II Trouble Code: O2 Sensor Pumping Current Trim Circuit / Open Bank 2 Sensor 1
P2629 P2629 code definition The P2629 trouble code detects a problem with the voltage signal from the oxygen sensor pumping current trim circuit of sensor 1 in bank 2. What the P2629 code means P2629 is a standard OBD-II trouble...
How to Replace Your Car’s Idler Pulley
A serpentine belt is guided by an idler pulley. Repairing a bad pulley involves removing the belt, replacing the pulley, and reinstalling the belt.

Alignment off on 2007 Dodge Caliber

Hi there! The primary cause of excessive tire tread wear is a faulty tie rod or ball joint. A worn ball joint or tie rod will produce excessive tire wear because it causes the alignment to become out of spec....

Serpentine belt broke, engine temperature higher than usual

Hi there, thanks for writing in about your 2008 Mercury Milan. You'll need to replace the broken serpentine belt (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/serpentine-drive-belt-replacement) after checking all the pulleys and tensioner to see if they were the cause of the broken belt. Then install...

A/C won't turn off. 2006 Ford F150

Hello - there are 2 possibilities here: (1) an electrical switch (https://www.yourmechanic.com/article/how-long-does-an-ac-clutch-cycling-switch-last) - HVAC control in the dash or the low pressure switch in the refrigerant line) is keeping voltage on the compressor clutch, keeping it engaged, or (2) the...

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