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The reason to gear lock in park mode is so you're car wont roll back if your parked on a hill. If your e-brake cable snaps, the car will stop itself from rolling because its in a gear lock. Just make sure when you start you car to keep your foot down on the clutch until you but your car netruel.
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What does it mean when your gear shift is locked in park it starts but will not reverise?
If your gear shift is locked into park, but the car stars and won't go into reverse, try unlocking the steering wheel. Turn the wheel back and forth to see if it remedies the problem.
Why is the gear locked in park on my Chrysler crossfire?
If the gear shift isn't free at all then there could be a problem with the shift censor. If this isn't the case then the linkage in the transmission is broken.
1990 BMW out of park gear?
Make sure you press down on brake pedal. If it's still locked, could be a transmission problem.
What does it mean when the hold light is blinking on 2000 kia sportage?
you have the transmission locked in the " hold " for that gear. To get rid of it push the button on the automatic shift lever below the one you push to put in gear from park.
I start the van but i cant put in drive it stay locked on park?
depress brake pedal while attempting to put the vehicle into gear. retard
When in park mode Mazda familia 1994 auto gear selector problem how to fix?
Need to know what the problem is. Need more information.
Can the rear tires turn freely when lifted of ground when auto trans is in park?
Yes if the vehicle is Front Wheel Drive, (FWD). If it is RWD, NO.AnswerIf you have rear wheel drive the tires will not turn due to being locked into park gear. They will move if you have it in neutral gear. Hope this helped.
Honda CR-V 2002 not shifting to higher gear?
Sorry to tell you this, but I'd get it to a shop ASAP which can diagnose it. It sounds like you have a transmission problem. When the transmission fails it defaults to being locked in 2nd-gear which is called "limp-home" mode.
Why ignition switch on a 1998 Ford Taurus locked up?
Ignition switches of that era had problems . Make sure gear selector is hard in Park and try again. If necessary spray a lubricant in the ignition keyhole.
Why is your gear shift locked?
mountaineer 2002
How do you get the gear shift on a 1997 Chev blazer to move or unlock when its locked in park?
The shifter on automatic transmission cars is interlocked with the brake. You can not take it out of PARK unless you press on the brake pedal. If you are pressing on the brake and it still will not come out of PARK, the interlock solenoid may be bad.
What gear do you park vehicles next to aircraft?
'Park' or 'low gear', depending on the vehicle's transmission.
