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

On average, the cost for a Lexus LS400 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
1994 Lexus LS400V8-4.0LService typeCar does not shift from park to drive InspectionEstimate$114.99Shop/Dealer Price$132.49 - $145.62
1997 Lexus LS400V8-4.0LService typeCar does not shift from park to drive InspectionEstimate$94.99Shop/Dealer Price$112.52 - $125.67
1993 Lexus LS400V8-4.0LService typeCar does not shift from park to drive InspectionEstimate$94.99Shop/Dealer Price$112.52 - $125.67
1990 Lexus LS400V8-4.0LService typeCar does not shift from park to drive InspectionEstimate$94.99Shop/Dealer Price$112.48 - $125.60
2000 Lexus LS400V8-4.0LService typeCar does not shift from park to drive InspectionEstimate$94.99Shop/Dealer Price$112.55 - $125.72
1991 Lexus LS400V8-4.0LService typeCar does not shift from park to drive InspectionEstimate$94.99Shop/Dealer Price$112.52 - $125.67
1999 Lexus LS400V8-4.0LService typeCar does not shift from park to drive InspectionEstimate$99.99Shop/Dealer Price$117.28 - $130.25
1992 Lexus LS400V8-4.0LService typeCar does not shift from park to drive InspectionEstimate$99.99Shop/Dealer Price$117.94 - $131.39
Show example Lexus LS400 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.

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Whitney

39 years of experience
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Whitney
39 years of experience
Lexus LS400 V8-4.0L - Other Inspections - San Mateo, California
He came on time and was supposed to fix the timing belt and water pump (Quote was around $700) then as soon as I said that white smoke is coming from the back, he advised me not to spend the money as it might be an engine issue. He inspected the vehicle and confirmed that it's the Engine Heads and charged me for inspection. Great guy..saved me almost $600

Peter

43 years of experience
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Peter
43 years of experience
Lexus LS400 V8-4.0L - 75 Point Safety Inspection - Chandler, Arizona
Outstanding mechanic. Extremely knowledgeable, highly professional, very personable. If I had a personal fleet of cars, I would hire Pete to be the full time marchanic. He's that good.

Joel

21 years of experience
987 reviews
Joel
21 years of experience
Lexus LS400 V8-4.0L - Alternator - Jacksonville, Florida
Great job

Joey

12 years of experience
22 reviews
Joey
12 years of experience
Lexus LS400 V8-4.0L - inspection - Kenosha, Wisconsin
Very knowledgeable. Answered all of my questions.

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