Jaguar XJ8 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

(115)

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

(115)

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 Jaguar XJ8 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
2002 Jaguar XJ8V8-4.0LService typeCar does not shift from park to drive InspectionEstimate$114.99Shop/Dealer Price$139.99 - $158.75
2006 Jaguar XJ8V8-4.2LService typeCar does not shift from park to drive InspectionEstimate$94.99Shop/Dealer Price$120.04 - $138.82
2004 Jaguar XJ8V8-4.2LService typeCar does not shift from park to drive InspectionEstimate$94.99Shop/Dealer Price$120.03 - $138.82
2007 Jaguar XJ8V8-4.2LService typeCar does not shift from park to drive InspectionEstimate$94.99Shop/Dealer Price$119.98 - $138.72
2005 Jaguar XJ8V8-4.2LService typeCar does not shift from park to drive InspectionEstimate$94.99Shop/Dealer Price$120.07 - $138.89
2009 Jaguar XJ8V8-4.2LService typeCar does not shift from park to drive InspectionEstimate$94.99Shop/Dealer Price$120.03 - $138.82
2000 Jaguar XJ8V8-4.0LService typeCar does not shift from park to drive InspectionEstimate$99.99Shop/Dealer Price$124.69 - $143.22
2001 Jaguar XJ8V8-4.0LService typeCar does not shift from park to drive InspectionEstimate$99.99Shop/Dealer Price$125.63 - $144.85
Show example Jaguar XJ8 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 Jaguar mechanics

Real customer reviews from Jaguar owners like you.

Excellent Rating

(115)

Rating Summary
106
7
0
0
2
106
7
0
0
2

Joel

21 years of experience
987 reviews
Joel
21 years of experience
Jaguar XJ8 V8-4.0L - Brake Rotor/Disc Replacement (Front) - Jacksonville, Florida
My experience was great. Joel arrived on time and finished within 45 minutes.

Charles

27 years of experience
38 reviews
Charles
27 years of experience
Jaguar XJ8 V8-4.0L - Oil Change - Burbank, California
Very nice.

Keith

26 years of experience
231 reviews
Keith
26 years of experience
Jaguar XJ8 V8-4.2L - Catalytic Converter - Hurst, Texas
Prompt, professional, knowledgeable and courteous. I would definitely book any vehicle related service with him again

Brett

25 years of experience
213 reviews
Brett
25 years of experience
Jaguar XJ8 V8-4.2L - Ignition Coil - Waxhaw, North Carolina
Good work, very friendly and convenient.

Excellent Rating

(115)

Rating Summary
106
7
0
0
2
106
7
0
0
2
Number of Jaguar XJ8 services completed
1265+
services done by our mechanics
TOTAL NUMBER OF EXPERT Jaguar MECHANICS
400+
experts on our platform

Recent articles & questions

A Buyer’s Guide to the 2012 Chrysler Town & Country
While While the Chrysler Town & Country has been in production for over half a century, the 2012 Chrysler Town & Country is anything but old-fashioned. The model got a huge overhaul in 2011 and saw a few new upgrades...
P0160 OBD-II Trouble Code: 02 Sensor Circuit No Activity Detected (Bank 2 Sensor 2)
P0160 P0160 code definition Trouble code P0160 is set when no activity is detected on the bank 2 sensor 2 oxygen sensor circuit. Bank 2 refers to the side of the engine opposite of cylinder number one. Sensor 2 means...
How to Change Your Automatic Transmission Fluid
Besides Besides the engine, the transmission is the most expensive part of your vehicle. And like engine oil (https://www.yourmechanic.com/article/how-to-change-your-oil), the transmission fluid requires periodic replacement (https://www.yourmechanic.com/article/how-often-do-i-need-to-replace-the-transmission-fluid). Many automatic transmissions also have an internal filter that needs to be replaced along...

My truck has problems turning over when I crank the engine (it won't start), and my battery keeps draining.

Hi there, thanks for writing in. It sounds like your vehicle may be having a couple of problems. For the first problem, regarding the battery being drained and not charging back up, you will need to have the charging system...

Engine mount

Hi Andrew: Unless you have already obtained a specific, written diagnosis identifying which mount(s) are faulty, the mechanic from YourMechanic will always inspect prior to replacement to be sure the appropriate work is performed. Indeed, if upon inspection the...

I have a 2010 Ford Explorer. There is a leak in a [coolant](/topics-coolant-ford/) pipe near the heater core intake outake pipe/hoses. It's actually a tiny hole in the pipe itself, which is dripping down at about 5 drops per second when the [engine](/topics-engine-ford/) is running.

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