Mazda 3 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

(1,277)

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

(1,277)

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 Mazda 3 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
2006 Mazda 3L4-2.3LService typeCar does not shift from park to drive InspectionEstimate$114.99Shop/Dealer Price$124.99 - $132.49
2014 Mazda 3L4-2.0LService typeCar does not shift from park to drive InspectionEstimate$94.99Shop/Dealer Price$105.01 - $112.52
2012 Mazda 3L4-2.3L TurboService typeCar does not shift from park to drive InspectionEstimate$94.99Shop/Dealer Price$105.01 - $112.52
2021 Mazda 3L4-2.5L TurboService typeCar does not shift from park to drive InspectionEstimate$94.99Shop/Dealer Price$104.99 - $112.48
2013 Mazda 3L4-2.0LService typeCar does not shift from park to drive InspectionEstimate$94.99Shop/Dealer Price$105.02 - $112.55
2018 Mazda 3L4-2.5LService typeCar does not shift from park to drive InspectionEstimate$94.99Shop/Dealer Price$105.01 - $112.52
2016 Mazda 3L4-2.5LService typeCar does not shift from park to drive InspectionEstimate$99.99Shop/Dealer Price$109.87 - $117.28
2008 Mazda 3L4-2.3LService typeCar does not shift from park to drive InspectionEstimate$99.99Shop/Dealer Price$110.24 - $117.94
Show example Mazda 3 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 Mazda mechanics

Real customer reviews from Mazda owners like you.

Excellent Rating

(1,277)

Rating Summary
1,204
40
13
4
16
1,204
40
13
4
16

Stephen

32 years of experience
178 reviews
Stephen
32 years of experience
Mazda 3 L4-2.3L - Car does not shift from park to drive - Westminster, Colorado
Very thorough and great communication

Luke

16 years of experience
138 reviews
Luke
16 years of experience
Mazda 3 L4-2.0L - Brake Pads Replacement (Rear) - Saint Louis, Missouri
Luke showed up on time and got to work immediately on my brakes. I feel like most places would have tried and convince me that I needed roters as well even if I didn't need them. Luke was honest with me and said I only needed pads, which saved me a decent amount of money. Assuming everything goes smoothly with my brakes over the coming months I will definitely request his services again.

Chris

16 years of experience
419 reviews
Chris
16 years of experience
Mazda 3 L4-2.0L - Oil Change - San Francisco, California
Super friendly, punctual, and quick! Great job

Leo

5 years of experience
8 reviews
Leo
5 years of experience
Mazda 3 L4-2.0L - Starter - North Hills, California
Leo was fantastic, showed up a little early was kind, helpful and explained everything very well. If you're looking for someone down to earth, friendly, and who is willing to go the extra mile- Leo is your guy.

Excellent Rating

(1,277)

Rating Summary
1,204
40
13
4
16
1,204
40
13
4
16
Number of Mazda 3 services completed
14047+
services done by our mechanics
TOTAL NUMBER OF EXPERT Mazda MECHANICS
1100+
experts on our platform

Recent articles & questions

How to Remove Wheel Locks
When When you have nice, new rims (https://www.yourmechanic.com/article/how-rims-work-and-why-they-matter) on your car, you won’t be the only one admiring them. Good-looking wheels draw the attention of car aficionados and thieves alike. Wheels are an easy mark for thieves. When you leave...
How to Sell a Classic Car
Selling Selling classic and collector cars is rarely about finding a buyer as much as it is finding the right price. Because classic and collector cars are highly sought after, you have to make sure you’re making a good deal...
P0358 OBD-II Trouble Code: Ignition Coil H Primary/Secondary Circuit Malfunction
Trouble code P0358 means the powertrain control module (PCM) has failed to receive a valid pulse signal from ignition coil H

I have a stutter at idle

I would recommend checking the mass air flow sensor (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/mass-airflow-sensor-replacement). As you know this also contributes to the regulation of air flow into the throttle body. If this does not have the proper voltage going to it, this may also...

My gas gauge is stuck on full

This problem is likely related to your fuel tank sending unit. This is a small float type component inside your fuel tank that measures the level of the fuel inside the tank. As the fuel level drops, the float level...

All dashboard lights and tail lights do not work after driving through a lot of snow. Headlights work. And brake lights work.

Hello. We'll be happy to help you. There are a few things that I recommend checking to discover why your lighting system is malfunctioning. The headlight dimmer switch should be checked. Along with the wiring harness above the right front...

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