Posts Tagged: car won’t shift out of park
Shift lock release stuck
Can’t shift out of park, shift lock release not working Car makers starting installing shift interlock safety features in the 1990’s to prevent drivers from shifting out of park without first turning the key. Then in 2010 all vehicles were required to install a shift interlock mechanism that used a shift lock release to prevent drivers from shifting out of park without first applying the brake. When the shift lock release fails, you can’t shift out of park. How a shift interlock and shift lock release works Car makers install … Read More
Car won’t shift out of park
What does it mean if my car won’t shift out of park If your car won’t shift out of park don’t panic–this is a safety feature. Are you sure your foot is on the brake pedal? If so, read on to find a way to get the car started and then diagnose the problem. Car makers are required to install a shift interlock mechanism to prevent your from starting your car unless your foot is on the brake pedal. This is a safety measure similar to the park/neutral switches used … Read More