Why Wont My Car Shift Out of Park - Shifter Interlock

[@chrischrisboyleboyle]

Stuck in Petsmart parking lot in 90 degree heat. Bless you kind sir! Turning the key forward works like a dream!!! Thanks so much!!

[@BuddyBullwinkel]

Just got home n parked in front of the carport to let the dog out, then it was stuck, I giggled, looked under the jeep knowing I was not going there, thinking garge tow .. $500 n clicked on this video.. worked first time, thank u, at least it is out of the way till I come up with a plan

[@jesuscamargo5789]

I have a mustang and that trick to shift before turning on the car is a life saver! Bro you're a genius. Can't thank you enough!

[@michaelriccardelli5867]

Awesome 😎 I have a 1999 Pontiac Grand Prix and went through a systems check after watching your video. Now the shipper is on stock. Thanks for the great tips . Keep up the great videos

[@slswag1174]

Thank you so much, I had trouble finding it, but after I found it , it worked. If you are having trouble finding it, it is on the right wall next to the gas pedal all the way in the back, the carpet may be covering it

[@willowgrave2917]

not all heros wear capes you sir saved us we were stuck in the middle of the road you are a true hero

[@bleepinjeep]

+Willow Grave thanks, glad I could help

[@jennifermeza2463]

wow

[@steveharper8138]

Jennifer Meza

[@SUGAR_XYLER]

I got stuck at my mailbox

[@markputnam4902]

By the way this channel has helped me more than you will ever know bud I appreciate your videos !

[@marilynvailati4839]

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[@Wasp_Red]

My g you just saved me some money. The trick with turning the ignition works! I drive a Mustang! I'll get it fixed soon!

[@Recordology]

The video title written on his hand...I love it.

[@VinceStice]

I was about to get a ticket for not being all the way into my parking spot after my car made its last turn. It got stuck in park and I had no idea what to do. This video just saved my ass.

[@bigjohnson5204]

Your vid saved me a tow bill thanks man .

[@fabiopacific]

Thanks a lot men now I can go back home after a long day's work

[@markputnam4902]

There is also one other possibility for those of you who have tried everything Matt has showed you and still have no luck there is a rod that runs up the steering column on older model Jeeps I know for sure that runs to your transmission and will not let it shift out of park if not engaged it will have a wire running to it similar to what you would expect to see maybe a bicycle brake cable in but it will run from your column under your dash and loop back around to your gear shifter

[@CoolBreezeAnthony]

Cool repair on the interlock. I bet Cadillac cars have the same problem. Thanks.

[@lazychris2000]

Unplugged the solenoid on my 93 ZJ and it didn't disengage the interlock. It seems the solenoid had locked up and didn't disengage until I yanked on the cable coming from the steering column to break it loose. Hope this tip helps someone as much as the video helped me

[@dalemcgorman910]

I have a 2008 Jeep Patriot that wont come out of park. Been trying to find some info on where the shift interlock is located. Unfortunately mine isn't located where yours is. At least I found that I can get it out of park by using the manual override switch located on the passenger side of the stick shift cover. Just pop out the round cap and push the white lever towards the front of the vehicle.

[@Brady.John87]

the shift interlock or brake switch has the brake lights daisy chained of it in my mustang so bypassing it isn't an option. if you do this make sure you check your brake lights, you sure fire way for most to see if it is your brake switch is when you can't shift out of park and your brake lights aren't working.

[@VanlilfewithDaleandBailey]

Any chance there's a blow fuse related to this?

[@michaelangelos5117]

I got stuck in the back country with my car in park. I got underneath where the transmission linkage is and messed around with that and it worked

[@CynthiaWhite-t9l]

Love your video Question: we have a 2015 Verano, is the process to unstick the shifter the same as your Jeep?

[@bleepinjeep]

Probably not

[@JohnDoe-gm5qr]

Those interlocks seem like they might be a solenoid that slides a lock pin out so that you can move the lever freely. In my car, I can hear it when I push the brake in park. I had a Dodge Neon with an automatic that was a bit hard to get out of park and it ran fine aside from that. It was somewhat annoying but I did not keep it long enough to see how bad it really can be.

[@weshanson627]

Thanks man that help me out I don’t know exactly which wire I pulled but I started yanking on shit and my car came out of part thanks

[@CONSTITUTIONALGUARD-zc9nv]

I am guessing when you when the car starts as you turn the key there is some loss of power of a relay disconnect to the cabin power for a half a second to the hi amps somehow dont fry the computer of something. I notice my radio stop temporarily when I start the car. When that power drops out for a second it would be like disconnecting that thing.

[@j-dogg4824]

I don't have the same car but it worked for mine. saved me a tow.

[@neilwilliams8608]

Will this work on a 2002 Nissan Maxima 3.5? Awesome video. Thanks a lot

[@oho41]

I’ve got a 2001 Nissan Maxima SE...facing the same issue

[@5443-p1s]

Yes. But you'll need a sawzall and a six foot breaker bar to complete the job.

[@guillermoehernandez6344]

Good Video, but if you disconnect that cable when you start the engine and shift to Reverse or Drive the car will turn off right away.. Well on my 1996 Ford Mustang GT it did.. so I had to replace the Shifter Lock out cable the solenoid had a burnt resistor...

[@willelliott95xj]

love your vids btw they are very helpful to me as i drive same yr xl

[@kenny2624]

All right I'm going to try a couple things and see if it works because your fingers I'll let you know

[@rodasf07]

omg thank you. mine gear its different but the trick by turning the ignition and movin gear worked. tha k you sooo much

[@TexasRedneck]

2:51 on your hand, does that say, Shifter interlock?

[@mannygonzalez1225]

TexasRedneck

[@Kill3rW0lf101]

I have a 97 Ford Aspire that won't shift automatically but will switch when you change them to first and second on the shifter... (If you didn't catch on its an automatic)

[@jrcula8685]

Tnx for that info. Same problem.

[@leonardleo3485]

Thanks for showing how to get in gear.

[@raytreypocahonn8455]

How do I fix it when the car is stuck in park but not the shifter. As in when I put the shifter in drive , on the dash still says park which means my car still in park. It’s an 2008 Dodge Caliber

[@chriskayakq-ster7264]

I had the other problem with my 2004 jeep wrangler unlimited with the shifter tube plastic egg stick worn or broke. Saw the video on u tube with the replacement with a bic pen cut down. Where can you get the original ome part? And Thanks !!!!!!!!

[@nicolel.8119]

Deff just helped me out right now

[@shady19811]

your rock bro thanks so much this just started doing this to me this morning😁😉💯👍

[@bleepinjeep]

+shady19811 no problem, thanks for the Sub!

[@afcw1969]

your solution may help fix my reverse shift on my Ford TaurusGL 1996 that just had the gear shift cable replaced. Do I really need the Ford dealer to diagnose the problem?

[@ScottysBackYardBBQ]

mine shifts put it seems to still be stuck in park it trys to go forward and backwards but its stuck in park

[@dvonders8469]

HELL YEAH life saver bro thanks

[@YoderAle]

Nice and informative

[@Tovilian]

Thanks this was helpful, you are a life saver

[@brianduff4278]

Maybe you can help. I have a 07 JK. I had the top off and it rained. I quickly put a tarp over it. Well it puddled up a lot of water. The next day I tried to lift the water by pushing the tarp up so it'll spill out from the sides of the jeep. Well, the tarp ripped and all the water went into the jeep and over the dash. Now I have no lights on the dash and the jeep is stuck in park. I'm lost with ideas for a fix. How can I get it into drive so I can drive it to my mechanic so he can replace sensors that got damaged and fuses that probably blown? I could really use some help. I'm good with mechanics but clueless to electronics. Is there a by pass. I'm sure it's stuck in park for safety reasons of the electronics. It was a good amount of water. Probably enough to fill a 5 gallon paint bucket worth of water dropped over the dash all at once.

[@alafrosty]

WHat model year? Did you find a replacement part number for the shifter interlock?

[@jackruth6029]

Would this still be the same in a 2010 Wrangler

[@avjeeper7006]

Thanks for your continued awesome videos. Question, any insight into: key stuck in ignition and ignition not turning to off position? This happens when it is cold outside. Works okay during the summer heat. This started after I had the transmission and transfer case rebuilt. I think there is something in the steering column that is messed up. There are no cable adjustments at the shifter lever. Much obliged.

[@kastyr1984]

You ever get this solved?

[@avjeeper7006]

@@kastyr1984 I did not fix this yet. I think I know what it is though. There is a mechanism in the steering column that is connected to the gear shifter that needs to be adjusted. When I force the key to unlock, I can hear clicking in the steering column and I can see some flexing in the steering column. When the gear shifter is in park, the mechanism in the steering column is suppose to unlock the key mechanism to remove they key. It's work to drop and get inside the steering column.

[@heidizeitz3160]

Hey this happened to me years ago - all I had to do was push the shifter forward (as far as it will go without breaking stuff) and key was able to be removed! It was THAT simple!

[@avjeeper7006]

@@heidizeitz3160 Thanks for the reply. Yeah, I've done that but no-joy. There has to be a cable or linkage adjustment somewhere, maybe inside the steering column? IDK?

[@dylanbelt7188]

My key switch broke so i hot wire it. And it will start but not come out of Park

[@NemecJesse]

What year XJs would this apply to? and what else would be in this circuit? I just finished replacing an AW4 from my '99 with one from a '98, and now that I have it back together, I can't move the selector out of park.

[@alastarwolfe1338]

having this issue in a 2015 gmc canyon can't find anything online -_-

[@johnhancock750]

Praise the Lord Matt

[@paulnickels5143]

My 88 F-150 truck starts but automatic transmission column shifter won't come out of park. What could be the problem?

[@joycesmith6981]

I have a 2008 Nissan titan the truck is in park the shifter is in neutral the truck will start and run but shifter won't go in any gear what could the trouble be

[@michaelbox5407]

What about your able to shift while the car is running but the dash says it’s in park

[@SerenoOunce]

There's nothing wrong with the solenoid. It's doing it's job. Problem is the worn contacts inside the brake switch not cutting power to the solenoid.

[@MikerBot]

Thank you!!!!

[@levitezoe1804]

Stuck in AutoZone with my 2000 laredo lets see if it happens I'm going to try this right now

[@kairogerhjelmeland7220]

Hi, this seem to be similar to what I am experiencing. I tried to remove the chime relay as the sound was rather annoying and it blocked the lights from going of when shutting the door. (I also removed one of the smaller relays, but put it back as I wanted to check for corrosion) Now my car is stuck in park and I can only turn the key 1 step forward and back. Any advice? Thanks!

[@willelliott95xj]

I Have a !990 xj and sometimes when i put it in reverse while in 4wd and give it gas i'll get a loud bang noise from front end is that axle or the diff maybe? i do have it making the bang noise on video if would help

[@danielbryant8788]

Its more than likely its your transfer case chain mine pops in 4hi full time 4wd but not as bad and in 4low its the chain it gets stretched over time.

[@mikejones8232]

You's a God

[@willk6274]

Are Jeep Patriots prone to this as well? My 08 Jeep Patriot just started doing the same thing but unfortunately, the car is stuck at my grandfater's house until I can drive back up there next month :(

[@dauntlessleodragon]

So this only for Jeep???

[@Wendyhunt770]

Thanks, it helped me

[@sarahwilcox2052]

Thank you thank you thank you for posting this.

[@whankerNJ]

thanks for sharing

[@TheShaunta02]

i have a 08 impala. My car want start. it will not go into gear. the dash board says it is in reverse but it is park. please help me.

[@astroe100]

would it work on a caddilac dts?

[@samradania8565]

Thank you thank you thank you

[@deal380]

Doing it permanently 😄

[@markleegion4260]

thanks bro life saver

[@zc3303]

hey i need help i have a Chevy Malibu 2004 that wont shift out of park....plz plz help

[@bobg69]

GM recalled for this exact thing. My 07 had the same thing going on and was taken care of by dealer due to the recall.

[@vwfoolwhy]

I should record a video response showing you what I have to do...

[@melvinj.ocampo2667]

thank you

[@josesolisrodriguez6086]

Thanks Man

[@jebbills8197]

Thanks!

[@j.a.mcbean.4043]

Thanks

[@footballhonkie]

I have an 88 Cherokee 4x4 and i'm having problems accelerating. Someone told me it was possibly the Passing gear cable ? Can anyone help me with this issue ?

[@l337pwnage]

If it is not automatically downshifting when you floor it, then you are probably correct. If it is downshifting but just lacks the power to accelerate, that is just a Jeep thing, J/K. ;p But in that case there is another problem. I would get a Chilton or Haynes manual and go from there if nobody has any quick fix ideas.

[@footballhonkie]

Awesome, Thanks. I have a new passing gear cable ordered. Will let you know if that works. Once again thanks !

Google "kickdown cable reset" or just kickdown cable and try that first.

It seems my 89 never made it to the recall. Good.

[@jewniorofthecross570]

Thank you thank you thank you!!!!!!!!!!

[@danielbryant8788]

My 1995 doesn't have that on mine

[@liqdsnake]

Thanks a million bazillion

[@retailz1]

Woah ahhh go back lol

[@zencreature]

I have a 99 Cherokee Sport and cannot for the life of me find this. Any suggestions, anyone?

[@Oekeali]

Thank you so much !!!!!!!!

[@angelf9800]

Question, what can it be if my Jeep won’t drive when I put it in first gear, 2 gear and drive work and neutral

[@Charles_Mulberry_7977]

Dr. Pepper!

[@RM-lk1so]

Screw the Shifter interlock. Fk the manufacturer BS

[@llathrum]

Nice, but FYI you are asking for a lawsuit my friend :/

[@jamisonholly9482]

I fucking hate cars!!!

[@l337pwnage]

That was not a "safety recall', that's a "moron recall". Rip it out and throw it away. It was put in because women kept running people over by putting it in gear with their foot on the gas due to the fact that they can't tell the difference between the gas pedal and the brake pedal. Gee, and I can't figure out why it used to be illegal for women to drive, rofl.

[@l337pwnage]

bleepinjeep Well, if it is shiftable while unplugged, It would seem that is not much different than if it was flat out missing. At least that is intuitively how I see it. You just have to decide is there anyone who you might let drive it who might run you over without that device installed? Also, you could integrate that into an antitheft system if you were so inclined, so it can have legit purposes. I drive a manual CJ so it's up to me to put my foot on the brake and take it out of gear before I hit the key, or I'll go for a ride, lol.

[@ericamedwards]

+l337pwnage lol wrong....so mad at you lmao

[@JohnDoe-gm5qr]

+l337pwnage I would imagine that probably also saves the transmission from necessary wear and tear. That is because it is not a good idea to move it from reverse to drive or the other way around without being at a full stop. The only thing worse are those ones who like to take off like a bat out of hell just 2 seconds after starting the engine. I am no mechanic but there is a multitude of bad things we do our transmissions all the time like not changing the oil/fluid just to name one. I have a 2006 Jetta 2.5 that I never let anyone else drive. I don't like people who downshift rather than just using the brakes. It shortens the life of my $18.36 per liter fluid and those dummkopfs just don't realize how expensive it is to replace a transmission or they don't realize that I hate car shopping and don't want to do it every F-ING day like they have become used to apparently.

[@l337pwnage]

John Doe I'm 99% sure this particular interlock only locks it in park(Every one I'm aware of is like that). Once you are out of park, you can move it from drive to reverse at any time you want. Any protections from that kind of damage, if they exist, are usually either internal to the transmission and/or part of the engine management. For example, many modern cars limit your engine RPMs to around 3,000 in neutral. You're correct about revving a engine after just starting. I know there was a version of the BMW M5 with had a moving redline marker on it's tachometer. It would start low and go up as the engine got warmed up. As far as downshifting, there are abusive ways to downshift, but I never worried about it. I would only worry if I had a vehicle with a transmission that was weak or had known issues. Or, since your vehicle might be turbocharged, there could be issues there. I never owned a turbo car, but I know maintenance is VERY important on them and repair costs are high.

[@JohnDoe-gm5qr]

+l337pwnage Mine is not a turbo but I have heard of some Audi TTs with a similar but direct injected engine with a turbo. The VW 2.5 is a 5 cylinder engine and fairly quick with no turbo. I wonder how much fun the TT is. Although mine is not a turbo I am careful not to knowingly abuse it. They can last a long time if taken care of and all that stuff. It would be interesting to see how long they do last. It has 130,000 miles and still runs like new. I got it with 96,000 miles and changed the transmission fluid. It is not hard but they will tell you that it is sealed and does not need changed. I know better than that! Even BMW is that way BUT the maker of their transmissions disagrees and says to change it. I have never believed that there is a lifetime fluid. Whoever tells you there is would be just blowing smoke!!!