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There is a solenoid that prevents the shifter from coming out of Park, unless your foot is firmly placed on the brake pedal. It is likely that the solenoid has failed and is not able to be activated to let...

Hi there. There is a lock ring on the turn signal lever with a return spring that makes the lever return to the rest position. The lock ring is cracked or broken. You will have to disconnect the battery, remove...

The best guideline for when to change automatic transmission fluid (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/transmission-fluid-service) comes from the manufacturer of the transmission itself. The owner’s manual for each vehicle provides the recommended mileage intervals for service. Typical recommendations generally range from 30,000 to 60,000...

Hello. The shift lever should remain stable unless it's moved by the driver. If it pops out of gear, even after a transmission replacement, I suggest inspecting the transmission mounts, engine mounts (https://www.yourmechanic.com/article/symptoms-of-a-bad-or-failing-engine-mount), and subframe bushings. Cases show that the...

If all these problems started happening at the same time then you will have to get the engine control module (ECM) (https://www.yourmechanic.com/article/what-is-a-vehicle-s-electrical-control-unit) tested to see if it is causing the problems. The ECM controls all these lights using input from...

There is a release mechanism under the hood, but it may be difficult to locate and manipulate. Often, the mechanism needs to be lubricated once it does release. I highly suggest having a trained mechanic, like the ones we have...

Having difficulty moving into first gear and then being unable to move your Subaru into any other gear leads me to believe that there are problems with one or more components in the clutch system. While the information you offered...

The most common problem with hard shifting from park is the brake light switch. The way it is set up you have to have your foot on the brake for the park switch release to engage. These brake light switched...

There is often a debate among expert mechanics about what type of transmission system is the most efficient (https://www.yourmechanic.com/article/how-to-choose-between-manual-and-automatic-transmissions) and effective method of applying horsepower to the wheel. Some believe that automatic transmissions are best suited for consumers that commute...

Ignoring problems with cars is like ignoring problems with teeth. Waiting longer usually just results in more pain and expense. Seeing transmission fluid on the ground (https://www.yourmechanic.com/article/what-can-cause-a-car-to-leak-transmission-fluid) under your vehicle should get your attention right away. Transmission fluid is usually...

Hello, thank you for writing in. The plastic lever that you have access to is simply a handle for the mechanism inside that releases the seat. You have to manually release that mechanism with another tool, depending on what you...

This was a known recall on many Hyundai Sonatas in this year. There is a technical service bulletin (https://www.yourmechanic.com/advice/tag/technical-service-bulletin) issued: TSB 13-EE-001. Your car should have the 100k warranty. I would recommend taking this to the dealer to have them...

Hello. There could be a problem with the shifter cable or the shifter linkage from the transmission to the shifter. There also could be a problem with the slave cylinder (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/clutch-slave-cylinder-replacement), causing it to be hard to shift at times....

Hey there. The most common causes of the decreased throttle response is due to a torque converter fault or a failing fuel pump. The first thing a technician would do is to check the code to get a better idea...

The most common cause of this is a failing ignition switch (https://www.yourmechanic.com/article/symptoms-of-a-bad-or-failing-ignition-switch). For the ignition switch to allow the key to turn, it looks for the car to be in Park or Neutral. When the car isn't in either of...

Hello. I am assuming that your truck has an automatic transmission. The first thing to check would be the transmission fluid level. If it's low, top it off with the proper fluid to the proper level on the dipstick. If...

There is a common problem with shift solenoids on these cars going bad. You should get a code on the computer if that is the case. I would recommend having the transmission flushed (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/transmission-fluid-service) by a certified mechanic. They have...

A lever switch is any electrical switch that uses a physical lever to actuate and operate the switch. Most lever switches function as simple on / off switches that operate using a lever or handle to toggle the switch between...

Using transmission error codes (https://www.yourmechanic.com/article/the-most-common-error-codes-for-transmission-problems) is a necessary procedure for a transmission technician since automatic transmissions have been computer controlled for over 20 years. The transmissions currently in use are very different to diagnose and repair than transmissions from decades...