BMW M240i Car does not shift from park to drive Inspection at your home or office.

Our certified mobile mechanics come to you 7 days a week between 7 AM and 9 PM.

Estimate price near me

Service Location

Customer Ratings

(6,643)

How A Diagnostic Works

Instantly book a certified mobile mechanic to come to you

Mechanic diagnoses the problem and quotes necessary repairs

Your vehicle is ready to go

Fair, upfront & transparent pricing for all services

Our certified mobile mechanics can come to you now.

Customer Ratings

(6,643)

Car does not shift from park to drive Inspection Service

How much does a Car does not shift from park to drive Inspection cost?

On average, the cost for a BMW M240i Car does not shift from park to drive Inspection is $95 with $0 for parts and $95 for labor. Prices may vary depending on your location.

CarServiceEstimateShop/Dealer Price
2019 BMW M240iL6-3.0L TurboService typeCar does not shift from park to drive InspectionEstimate$114.99Shop/Dealer Price$124.99 - $132.49
2018 BMW M240iL6-3.0L TurboService typeCar does not shift from park to drive InspectionEstimate$94.99Shop/Dealer Price$105.01 - $112.52
2017 BMW M240iL6-3.0L TurboService typeCar does not shift from park to drive InspectionEstimate$94.99Shop/Dealer Price$105.01 - $112.52
2021 BMW M240iL6-3.0L TurboService typeCar does not shift from park to drive InspectionEstimate$94.99Shop/Dealer Price$104.99 - $112.48
2020 BMW M240iL6-3.0L TurboService typeCar does not shift from park to drive InspectionEstimate$94.99Shop/Dealer Price$105.02 - $112.55
Show example BMW M240i Car does not shift from park to drive Inspection prices

You start the car up, put your foot the brake, push the button on the shifter and it won’t shift out of park. What do you do now? Don’t force the shifter. Forcing the shifter out of park may cause more damage. The shifter is connected to the transmission in some cars mechanically or electronically. If an electrical or mechanical component has failed between the shifter and transmission, you won’t be able to shift the car out of park. A top-rated mobile mechanic will come to your home or office to diagnose the problem with your vehicle. The mechanic will then provide an inspection report detailing the scope and cost of the necessary repairs

When to have your shifter inspected or replaced:

Have this system inspected only when a part in the shifter or part of the system that operates the transmission breaks] . There is no scheduled time frame for replacing parts in the shifting system. However, all parts can wear out and have the potential to fail, and in a perfect situation, all the parts in the shifting system would last the life of the vehicle.

Symptoms that may indicate your shifter will fail include:

  • Shifter can be moved but has a lot of resistance
  • When shifting into a gear, drive or reverse, it feels difficult to find the right spot. The transmission ends up in neutral instead. You may notice that the engine will accelerate when stepping on the gas pedal but the car doesn’t move.
  • When starting the car with the key, the ignition cylinder feels loose and has play.
  • No brake lights in the vehicle, brake pedal switch could be faulty.
  • Shifter feels completely loose -- like it’s not connected to the transmission at all.

How a mechanic will inspect a car that won’t shift from park:

There are a number of reasons why a car will not move from park to drive. They can range from the shifter being locked to a broken shifter cable. Mechanics will check for these things:

  • Failed brake light switch

  • Bad shift interlock solenoid or wiring: The shift interlock solenoid is a safety feature that has been added to all modern automatic-transmission cars. It prevents the driver from shifting out of park without a foot on the brake.

  • Broken transmission shift cable: A cable connects the shifter handle to the transmission, and if that is broken, the shifter will be inoperable

  • Ignition key tumbler is worn out: The ignition switch not only starts your car, but it also locks the steering wheel when the key is taken out. In cars with automatic transmissions, a shift interlock solenoid is also part of the ignition system, and it locks the transmission so it cannot be shifted out of park (as described above).

  • Broken shifter mechanism: It is also possible that the shifter itself is broken. A mechanic will remove the center console to examine the actual shifter mechanism.

Is it safe to drive with this problem?

Since you can’t move the car without shifting from park to drive, it’s important to enlist the help of one of our mechanics as soon as possible to inspect and then repair the issue.

Fast and easy service at your home or office

Backed by 12-month, 12.000-mile guarantee


Meet some of our expert BMW mechanics

Real customer reviews from BMW owners like you.

Excellent Rating

(6,643)

Rating Summary
6,192
205
60
44
142
6,192
205
60
44
142

Matthew

11 years of experience
53 reviews
Matthew
11 years of experience
BMW 535i L6-3.0L Turbo - Car does not shift from park to drive - Los Angeles, California
Hi yes the guy was very punctual but nothing was fixed still don't know what's wrong with my car .

Jonathan

35 years of experience
486 reviews
Jonathan
35 years of experience
BMW Z4 L6-3.0L Turbo - Car does not shift from park to drive - Tampa, Florida
Jonathon is very knowledge of BMW issues and repair. He was early for our appointment and answered all of my questions.

Brandon

20 years of experience
773 reviews
Brandon
20 years of experience
BMW 535i L6-3.0L Turbo - Oil Change - Lake Mary, Florida
What a great experience! Brandon was professional, prompt and stayed in contact until the job was done. Brandon did an excellent job and will look to "Your Mechanic" and Brandon again for anything my car may need!

Jason

32 years of experience
518 reviews
Jason
32 years of experience
BMW 335i L6-3.0L Turbo - Check Engine Light is on - Cupertino, California
My first encounter with YM, Jason is one of the best BMW mechanic's that I have been the pleasure to meet and have the utmost confidence with his abilities and skill-set level. With his unmatched technical expertise, total professional by easing my concerns and even taught me a few things about my car. At some point, I will be contacting YM and be asking for Jason every-time.... Thanks Your Mechanic

Excellent Rating

(6,643)

Rating Summary
6,192
205
60
44
142
6,192
205
60
44
142
Number of BMW services completed
73073+
services done by our mechanics
TOTAL NUMBER OF EXPERT BMW MECHANICS
1100+
experts on our platform

Recent articles & questions

How to Buy a Good Quality Brake Caliper
Nothing Nothing is more important for your own and your family’s safety while driving than your car’s brakes. If just one component malfunctions, you could be facing a very dangerous situation. Brake systems are made up of multiple elements, including...
P0721 OBD-II Trouble Code: Output Speed Sensor Range/Performance
P0721 code means the transmission control module (TCM) isn't properly converting incoming pulse signals often due too poor, wiring or sensor.
Top 10 Car Recalls in History
Car recalls are issued by manufacturers as a preventative and safety measure. Toyota's sticking gas pedals has led to the biggest recall in history.

Fuel pump fuse keeps blowing

Looking at the wiring diagram for you vehicle, I see the fuel pump is circuit it protected by a 10 amp fuse. The fuel pump is then switched on and off via a relay that is controlled by the engine...

Heat

The most common reason for this after a repair is an air bubble in the system. Most of the time, if you completely warm the car, which means you have confirmed the thermostat is open by feeling the upper radiator...

valve body swap from a 5R44E to a 4R44E.

Yes you can swap out the valve bodies as they will bolt right up, however, the computer will need to be replaced for the transmission controller as it is programmed for a 5 speed and not a 4 speed. The...

How can we help?

Our service team is available 7 days a week, Monday - Friday from 6 AM to 5 PM PST, Saturday - Sunday 7 AM - 4 PM PST.

1 (844) 997-3624 · hi@yourmechanic.com