Dodge Hornet 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

(31)

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

(31)

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 Dodge Hornet Car does not shift from park to drive Inspection is $140 with $0 for parts and $140 for labor. Prices may vary depending on your location.

CarServiceEstimateShop/Dealer Price
2023 Dodge HornetL4-2.0L TurboService typeCar does not shift from park to drive InspectionEstimate$155.00Shop/Dealer Price$158.60 - $161.30
2024 Dodge HornetL4-2.0L TurboService typeCar does not shift from park to drive InspectionEstimate$145.99Shop/Dealer Price$147.82 - $149.20
2024 Dodge HornetL4-1.3L Turbo HybridService typeCar does not shift from park to drive InspectionEstimate$145.99Shop/Dealer Price$147.85 - $149.24
Show example Dodge Hornet 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 Dodge mechanics

Real customer reviews from Dodge owners like you.

Excellent Rating

(31)

Rating Summary
31
0
0
0
0
31
0
0
0
0

Jose

17 years of experience
324 reviews
Jose
17 years of experience
Dodge Avenger L4-2.4L - Car does not shift from park to drive Inspection - Fort Lauderdale, Florida
Knowledgeable

Eduardo

20 years of experience
570 reviews
Eduardo
20 years of experience
Dodge Charger V8-5.7L - Car does not shift from park to drive - Houston, Texas
toke the time to find the issue with my car

Kelly

35 years of experience
173 reviews
Kelly
35 years of experience
Dodge Charger V6-2.7L - Car does not shift from park to drive - Charlotte, North Carolina
Great job very efficient

Chris

12 years of experience
82 reviews
Chris
12 years of experience
Dodge Magnum V8-5.7L - Car does not shift from park to drive - Matawan, New Jersey
Chris arrived on time, was cordial, and provided excellent service.

Excellent Rating

(31)

Rating Summary
31
0
0
0
0
31
0
0
0
0
Number of Dodge Car does not shift from park to drive Inspection services completed
341+
services done by our mechanics
TOTAL NUMBER OF EXPERT Dodge MECHANICS
1400+
experts on our platform

Recent articles & questions

How Long Does an Injector Control Pressure Sensor Last?
A A diesel engine is a very sensitive and complicated piece of machinery. Getting a diesel to crank will require a number of parts to work together. Among the most vital systems on a diesel engine is the fuel injection....
How to Get an Oregon Driver's Permit
The The state of Oregon requires all new drivers under 18 to begin driving with a learner’s permit, in order to practice safe driving under supervision before getting their full driver’s license. To receive the initial learner’s permit, you must...
P0799 OBD-II Trouble Code: Pressure Control Solenoid “C” Intermittent
P0799 means that there is an issue with one of the pressure control solenoids due to faulty wiring, low or dirty fluid, or defective solenoid.

Can't find oil plug

Hello. The drain plug for the oil (https://www.yourmechanic.com/article/how-to-change-your-oil) should be underneath the truck in the oil pan of the engine. There may be a splash shield covering the oil pan. If there is, this will need to be removed to...

High fuel consumption

The Space Gear used both 4 cylinder (2.4L) and 6 cylinder (3.0L) engines and there was also an AWD (All Wheel Drive) version, not to mention diesel versions. Consequently, the curb weight of the various versions of the vehicle ranged...

I started hearing like a scraping sound when I brake. What can be causing this?

Scraping or grinding sounds when braking are usually caused by work brake pads or shoes. If the friction material on the brake pads is completely worn away, then the metal backings of the pads will make contact with the metal...

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