Q: car starts fine but stuck in park wont shift
my car starts up but my shifter wont let me shift out of park like its stuck what can i replace ?
My car has 172359 miles.
My car has an automatic transmission.
Recommended Services
| Brake Light Switch Replacement | $105.34 - $195.67 | Get a Quote |
| Car does not shift from park to drive Inspection | $94.99 - $114.99 | Get a Quote |
The first thing to check is to have someone look at your brake lights when you push the pedal. If you do not have brake lights, then the brake light switch is bad or one of the wires at its connection are broken. The system uses the brake lights to unlock the shifter on these vehicles. If you check and your brake lights work, then you will need to have the shift lock solenoid checked for power and operation. If you want to have this done, a technician from YourMechanic can come to your home or office to diagnose your shifting issue and pinpoint what needs repair.
The statements expressed above are only for informational purposes and should be independently verified. Please see our
terms of service
for more details
Get an instant quote for your car
Our certified mechanics come to you ・Backed by 12-month, 12,000-mile guarantee・Fair and transparent pricing
What others are asking
Window not going up or down
Hi. This issue is common on Dodge Avengers. A malfunctioning master switch or an open circuit along the lines of your power windows is the culprit. Have a mechanic such as one from YourMechanic correctly diagnose the window issue (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/window-is-not-going-up-or-down-inspection)...
Getting a check Engine light and codes
Both of those codes are for oxygen sensor issues. Oxygen sensors needs to heat up before it gives good readings. In pre 1996 cars, the sensor would get heated up by the cars exhaust. This took about 2 minutes. Oxygen...
Car stalling while idling and driving
While there are no official technical bulletins put out by Nissan there is quite a bit of documented cases where replacement of the crankshaft (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/crankshaft-position-sensor-replacement) and camshaft sensors (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/camshaft-position-sensor-replacement) have corrected these stalling issues while idling and driving. Before throwing...
Engine knock/pinging
That sounds like a lower end knock. Which would be a rod or main bearing. The first thing to do is make sure it has oil in it. I expect it does since you state the knock goes away when...
What is the cost of a cylinder head replacement and is this reasonable?
Before having the cylinder head replaced, check the compression on all cylinders. What you are looking for is that the compression is 120 psi or more and the first puff of compression is half of the max puff of compression....
On A 2008 Mini Cooper should the thermostat be changed with the water pump at the same time?
Hello there. Sometimes a pretty serious impact as you've described above can create rubber hoses or hose fittings to crack or become separated; even if they are in different location than the vehicle impact. Typically it is customary for the...
I have a 2013 Chrysler 200 and i just got the radiator changed but the gage still risies very high, could that mean i need a therm
Hi there. When you have an overheating problem after replacing the radiator, it can be caused by several different issues ranging from an obstruction in the coolant lines or heater core, the coolant having air bubbles in the lines, cooling...
Why does my ac turn off due to high engine temperature on my 2014 Chevrolet Cruze
Hi there. If the engine is getting hot then the computer will turn off the a/c system to protect the engine. This can be caused by an issue within the cooling system or possibly a bad sensor. The system would...
98 mustang broke ignition will a Pat's bypass modual allow me to start car with screwdriver
If you are trying to bypass the theft system you would need a programmer and it will only let you load it if system is working and you wanted to turn it off. It will not let you disable it...
Related articles
Symptoms of a Bad or Failing Throttle Body
Common signs include dirt, grime, and carbon deposits on the inside of the housing, electrical problems, vacuum leaks, and a very poor or high idle.
How Long Does a Brake Light Bulb Last?
Having Having properly working lights on your car is important when driving on busy roadways. Making sure that the other motorists see you and what you are doing can help to eliminate the risk of an accident. Most of the...
How to Replace a Brake Light Bulb
Brake lights are powered by bulbs which fail when the brake light is dimmer than usual, is slow to respond, or the Brake Warning Light comes on.
Browse other content
Maintenance
Services