What Causes an Automatic Transmission to Get Stuck in P Gear After Starting?

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LeJason
07/28/25 2:27pm
Possible reasons for an automatic transmission getting stuck in P gear after starting include: 1. Malfunction of the gear position limit switch. 2. Issue with the brake light switch. 3. Damage to the brake light fuse. 4. Hastily shifting into P gear before the vehicle comes to a complete stop. Below are the solutions for when the gear is stuck in P: 1. Press the car's brake pedal. 2. Press the car's one-touch start button. 3. The car's dashboard lights up, and the vehicle starts. 4. Press the forced unlock button on the gearshift lever. 5. Place the car's automatic gearshift lever in the D position to enter automatic mode.
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