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Wont shift out of park

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COOPY33
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  • 2006 DODGE DURANGO
Will not shot out of park. I am pushing the brake as usual but will not shift?
Monday, May 5th, 2008 AT 4:03 PM

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Tiny
BMRFIXIT
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Check if you have brake light when stepped on brake pedal? check fuses , check brake light switch and its connector. If all okay the interlock solenoid is out here are the fuse locations and the interlock solenoid replacement instructions in the diagrams below.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-check-a-car-fuse

Check out the diagrams (Below). Please let us know what you find. We are interested to see what it is.
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Friday, May 9th, 2008 AT 6:38 PM
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WAYNEL
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Thank you for this post I had this problem and had to replace the solenoid cost me $134.00 all fixed I love this site.
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Monday, November 18th, 2019 AT 1:19 PM
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LINCOLN23
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I cant get my 2002 dodge durango to shift into gear (neutral, drive, etc) it wont go out of park. Do you know what maybe wrong with it? I push the brake and pull on the shifter but it doesnt budge.
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Monday, November 18th, 2019 AT 1:20 PM (Merged)
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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It sounds like the park lock solenoid isn't releasing. It receives power from the brake light switch so first, make sure the brake lights are coming on. If they are not, chances are the switch is bad or out of adjustment.
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Monday, November 18th, 2019 AT 1:20 PM (Merged)
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2002 Dodge Durango Four Wheel Drive Automatic 175000 miles

the gear shift will not move out of park - help
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Monday, November 18th, 2019 AT 1:20 PM (Merged)
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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There is a park lock solenoid designed to not allow the vehicle to shift from park unless your foot is on the brake. It is actuated through the brake light switch. So this may sound like a stupid question, but are your brake lights working? If they are not, check the brake light switch on the top of the brake pedal. If it is bad, it won't allow you to shift from park.

Let me know what you find.

Joe
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Monday, November 18th, 2019 AT 1:20 PM (Merged)
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RVLOVERS
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2002 Dodge Durango V8 All Wheel Drive 85000 miles

I have a '02 Dodge Durango and just received a recall notice on it, however I can't get my car in for about a month. The recall is to correct a problem that keeps the vehicle from shifting out of park. We are experiencing some very cold weather and my car has started locking up in park. I have found that heat will eventually unlock the safety switch. My question is: Is there an emergency release on the car that I can utilize if the heat doesn't work? I promise to get the car in for the recall
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Monday, November 18th, 2019 AT 1:20 PM (Merged)
Tiny
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Hi:
Stupid question. When it doesn't come out of park, are your brake lights working? The brake light switch allows the shifter to move from park when the brake is depressed. If the switch is cold and not moving, you won't get it out of park.

Let me know.

Joe
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Monday, November 18th, 2019 AT 1:20 PM (Merged)
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SHANNON RILEY
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Will not shift out of park
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Monday, November 18th, 2019 AT 1:20 PM (Merged)
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ROWTIEAR
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There is an interlock switch located somewhere on or near the brake pedal.
This switch is there to ensure that you have your foot on the brake before you put the car in gear.
It sounds like the switch has either come unplugged or has malfuntioned.
Hope this helps!
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Monday, November 18th, 2019 AT 1:20 PM (Merged)
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GUY
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2003 durango in cold weather 20's and lower sometimes shifter will not come out of park
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Monday, November 18th, 2019 AT 1:21 PM (Merged)
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Make sure the brake lights are working. You may have a sticking brake light switch. The switch that turns the brake lights on send power to the park lock solenoid to release it. Check that out the next time it happens.
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Monday, November 18th, 2019 AT 1:21 PM (Merged)
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ELIZAMARIA
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The car will start but will not come out of park
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Monday, November 18th, 2019 AT 1:21 PM (Merged)
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check if you have brake light
check brake light switch
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Monday, November 18th, 2019 AT 1:21 PM (Merged)
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check if you have brake light
check brake light switch
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Monday, November 18th, 2019 AT 1:21 PM (Merged)
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Transmission problem
2001 Dodge Durango V8 Two Wheel Drive Automatic

cant get car into gear, automatic shifter seems to not be attached to transmission.
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Monday, November 18th, 2019 AT 1:21 PM (Merged)
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CARADIODOC
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Suspect the metal rod has popped out of the lever on the left side of the transmission. You can see it from underneath. Check the rest of the linkage too to see if a joint is disconnected.

Caradiodoc
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Monday, November 18th, 2019 AT 1:21 PM (Merged)
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I have a 1999 Durango SLT 4x4 that will not start in Park; nor does it lock in Park. It will start in reverse. Also, when you try to put it in park to turn off, it won't turn off. After you turn it off in reverse, you can put it in park & take key out; but it doesn't stay in park; it rolls. So I have to use emergency brake to keep it from rolling.
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Monday, November 18th, 2019 AT 1:22 PM (Merged)
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CARADIODOC
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Adjust the shifter linkage or look for a loose bracket the linkage is attached to.
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Monday, November 18th, 2019 AT 1:22 PM (Merged)
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Thank you for the information! You sent me info on standard transmissions; I need the information for automatic transmissions. Sorry for the inconvenience. The shifter column is located with the steering wheel. Thank you!
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