Q: My shifter is stuck in park and when I go to turn overy the engine A loud grinding noise is made
My trucks shifter will not move and when I try to turn over my truck a loud grinding noise is made I souND like it's coming from the tranmision or axle
My car has 170 miles.
My car has an automatic transmission.
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