There are multitude of things that will cause this, all depending on variables. If the transmission is manual, the the shift fork could be bent or jammed. If you are trying to shift with the engine running, then the clutch may not be disengaging. The shift linkage could also be binding or in need of lubrication.
If it's an automatic, then the problem may be electrical (if you have a newer car with an electrical transmission). With newer transmissions, the only thing you do with the "stick" is change the position of an electrical switch, which signals solenoids in the transmission to shift. Many have a brake-shift-interlock solenoid, which will not allow you to shift out of park, unless your foot is on the brake peddle. The brake-shift-interlock is usually located at the base of the shifter assembly, and if you listen closely, can be heard disengaging when the brake peddle is applied. If your automatic is an older electric or non-electric transmission, than a binding linkage or manual valve (inside the transmission's valve body) would be the place to start looking.
Auto or stick? Stick, it's probably a problem with the clutch or pilot bushing/bearing. Auto, it's probably a problem with the linkage.
A car that won't move when in reverse could indicate a problem with the transmission. It could also indicate a problem in the gear selector.
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Could be he wiper motter or the fuse.
I've had this problem before too.. you move the right or left stick in a circle either clock wise or counter-clockwise
There is a problem with the transmission - or, the emergency brake is on and works very well.
cells dont stick together they move together
If the 2002 Beetle window is crooked, then the problem could be that the window track is loose or damaged. If the electric system wont move the window up or down, check the fuse and window relay for a problem.
To move a resting jetpack: simply carry it up Active using of the jetpack: there is a steering stick (game stick probably)
Have the transmission rebuilt. There have been alot of recalls on them.
move the right thumb stick
move the anolog stick that look s like this <>^ in down