Suzuki Verona 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)

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)

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 Suzuki Verona 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
2005 Suzuki VeronaL6-2.5LService typeCar does not shift from park to drive InspectionEstimate$114.99Shop/Dealer Price$124.99 - $132.49
2006 Suzuki VeronaL6-2.5LService typeCar does not shift from park to drive InspectionEstimate$94.99Shop/Dealer Price$105.01 - $112.52
2004 Suzuki VeronaL6-2.5LService typeCar does not shift from park to drive InspectionEstimate$94.99Shop/Dealer Price$105.01 - $112.52
Show example Suzuki Verona 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 Suzuki mechanics

Real customer reviews from Suzuki owners like you.

Excellent Rating

(6)

Rating Summary
6
0
0
0
0
6
0
0
0
0

Julio

27 years of experience
67 reviews
Julio
27 years of experience
Suzuki Verona L6-2.5L - Radiator - Orlando, Florida

Art

25 years of experience
88 reviews
Art
25 years of experience
Suzuki Verona L6-2.5L - engine coolant temperature sensor - Orlando, Florida
Hi,Iam Ronnie and I'm giving a review from what I seen Art is serious about work meaning he didn't waste any time getting to the problem and fixing the problem.Art have thousands of dollars in tools.There is no job to big for him.He have over 20yrs experience in the work that he have chosen to help other.One other thing when he show up at your place he will be driving a mechanic shop on wheels.Thanks Art!

Joshua

27 years of experience
709 reviews
Joshua
27 years of experience
Suzuki Verona L6-2.5L - 67,500 Miles Maintenance Service - Walnut Creek, California

Melvin

14 years of experience
158 reviews
Melvin
14 years of experience
Suzuki Verona L6-2.5L - Check Engine Light is on - Portsmouth, Virginia
Melvin was a pleasure to meet and be around. Extremely courteous and polite. Above all else knowledgeable. If Melvin is available I will be using him every time. Highly recommended?

Excellent Rating

(6)

Rating Summary
6
0
0
0
0
6
0
0
0
0
Number of Suzuki Verona services completed
66+
services done by our mechanics
TOTAL NUMBER OF EXPERT Suzuki MECHANICS
300+
experts on our platform

Recent articles & questions

P0005 OBD-II Trouble Code: Fuel Shutoff Valve “A” Control Circuit/Open
P0005 P0005 code definition? Fuel Shutoff Valve “A” Control Circuit/Open What the P0005 code means P0005 is a generic type of of diagnostic trouble code which indicates that the Engine Control Module (ECM) detects a problem with the fuel pump...
How to Be a Better Driver
All All different types of drivers occupy the roads in our country, both good and bad. While a good driver (https://www.yourmechanic.com/article/auto-driving-tips-for-the-new-driver-by-maddy-martin) is often appreciated by those around them, it takes just one bad driver to ruin someone's day. If your...
P0538 OBD-II Trouble Code: A/C Evaporator Temperature Sensor Circuit High
P0538 means that voltage readings from the A/C evaporator temperature sensor that are irregular due to a faulty temperature sensor or wiring.

It will crank but will not turn on. Leaving a smell of gas

Hello, thank you for writing in. The vehicle may be having spark issues. If the spark is not strong enough to ignite all of the fuel, or does not ignite the fuel at all, the spark plugs may not be...

Camshaft sensor leaks oil 2008 Chevrolet Colorado

Hi there - not entirely sure what your question is. The cam position sensor, while getting oil splashed on the sensor tip, has an o-ring on it to seal against oil leaks. It doesn't not normally leak oil if the...

Need to add oil every 750 miles or so.

If the car is burning oil, you may notice a bi of blue smoke coming from the exhaust. Blue smoke coming from your exhaust (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/smoke-from-engine-or-exhaust-inspection) generally means that the motor is burning the engine oil. This can happen for a...

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