Q: Car stuck in park

Single cylinder misfires are usually caused by ignition components which is where I would start with on this car. Verify the ignition cap and rotor are still in one piece and that the wires are not arcing losing spark. Have...

There are many possibilities that could cause your concern. The most likely cause would be one of the engine sensors not reading correctly. If the computer isn't getting the right info, the engine may not be able to continue running...

Check that all fuses (https://www.yourmechanic.com/article/how-to-check-fuses-by-rocco-lovetere) are good. You can try removing the electrical connector on the back of the instrument cluster and plugging it back in. Odds are, the amplifier inside the gauge cluster has failed of has poor connection....

Hello. Other than what you've already checked on your 2002 Dodge Ram 1500, there are only a few things that could cause the issue you're having. A faulty multifunction switch in the steering column, a faulty body control module under...

Hello. It sounds like the fuel pump is bad (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/fuel-pump-replacement) or the fuel filter is clogged. It is also possible that there is a lot of water in your fuel system. Dry gas or sea foam will need to be...

Hi. This sounds like you have a bad throttle position sensor (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/throttle-position-sensor-replacement) or idle air control valve (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/idle-control-valve-replacement) is going bad. Both of these sensors can cause the car to stall at low speeds and have trouble accelerating. These sensor...

What you are describing sounds like a potentially failing voltage regulator. When the voltage regulator is not working properly, this may result in the alternator allowing too much power to be delivered to the battery resulting in damaging wires and...

There are countless reasons your engine might not run after a swap like this. One thing to keep in mind, however, is that an engine needs three things to run: spark, fuel and compression. Checking for each systematically will help...

The problem sounds like you have a problem with the ignition switch since everything that only works with switch on does not have power. Check the ignition switch and connector and replace the switch and connector if needed after inspected....