2004 Nissan Sentra Stuck in Park

Avatar
TANAKA66
  • MEMBER
  • 1 POST
hi i have a nissan sentra 2004 1.8L car.
41,000 miles.i have not had any trouble until now,i tried to backup and cannot get the shifter to move out of park,i called my dealer and the person i talked to didnt have any ideas,they did tell me to remove the shift lock button,so i have been using a small screwdriver to press down on it to get the car out of park.i was just wondering if anyone has had this problem before? thanks for any help.
Jun 4, 2006 at 4:06 AM
Advertisement
Avatar
CHEVY55
  • MEMBER
  • 9 POSTS
it could be the brake light switch, could need replacing.
It is part of the safety lockout feature on most cars. Your
car is only 2 years old, it could be under warranty. Also,
there may be a cable that runs between the foot brake
and the shifter mechanism, and it may be out of adjustment.
Jul 7, 2006 at 7:01 AM
Avatar
BLACKLIGHT
  • MEMBER
  • 1 POST
DID U HAPPEN TO FIGURE OUT THE PROBLEM IF SO PLEASE E-MAIL ME....
Dec 12, 2006 at 8:57 AM
Avatar
RASMATAZ
  • ✓Experienced Mechanic
  • 75,988 POSTS
Have the shiftlock solenoid check
Dec 12, 2006 at 10:13 AM

Suggested Repair

Have the shift lock solenoid checked. Also consider the brake light switch and the cable between the brake pedal and shifter, which may be out of adjustment.

Conversation Summary

A 2004 Nissan Sentra with 41,000 miles will not shift out of park unless the shift lock override is pressed with a screwdriver. A user suggested the brake light switch or an out-of-adjustment brake-to-shifter cable. The expert recommended checking the shift lock solenoid.

Add a reply
Join 2CarPros for free, one of the most advanced car repair communities on the internet. From first-time drivers to seasoned mechanics, everyone is welcome to reply, share details, and get better answers. You can add a temporary image or video first; uploads are limited to 20 MB.

Frequently Asked Problems for This Vehicle