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Why won't my gear shift work when the car is off and the battery is low?
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∙ 15y ago
It sounds like you have a standard transmission. When you depress the clutch to start the car, a solenoid is energized to operate the safety switch. This switch is the one that won't allow you to start the car without the clutch being down. If the battery is low, it's possible that there is not enough power to operate the solenoid. Most newer automatic transmissions have a safety system that requires pressing the brake to release a solenoid on the shifter. If the battery is low there is not enough power to actuate the solenoid.
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∙ 15y ago
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