OBD Guide

P07E6

Stuck in Park

Severity
🔴 High
Can you drive?
Do not drive — repair immediately
Approx. repair cost
$22–111 (est.)

Symptoms

  • The car cannot exit parking mode
  • Gear shift lever gets stuck
  • The malfunction indicator may light up on the dashboard
  • The car does not respond to attempts to change gears

Causes

  • Gear shift mechanism malfunction
  • Problems with the electrical switching circuit
  • Lever position sensor malfunction
  • Wiring harness damage
  • Transmission Control Module (TCM) Problems

How to Fix

  1. Check the gear shift mechanism for mechanical damage
  2. Check electrical circuit and connections
  3. Check lever position sensor
  4. Check wiring harness for damage
  5. Diagnose the Transmission Control Module (TCM)

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