What Causes the Gear Lever to Suddenly Become Immovable?

[MaxMarie]

Here are the specific reasons why the gear lever suddenly becomes immovable: 1. Shift Cable: The shift cable may have come off or broken. Check if the gear shift mechanism is stuck or if the shift cable is jammed. 2. Transmission Gear Engagement: If the car is parked on a slope and the foot brake is released before the handbrake is engaged, it can cause the transmission gears to lock, making the gear lever immovable when starting the car next time. 3. Proper Parking Method: Press the foot brake, shift to P, engage the handbrake firmly, release the foot brake, and turn off the engine. Especially on slopes, always engage the handbrake firmly before releasing the foot brake. For automatic transmission vehicles, to ensure driving safety and better protect the transmission, the design requires pressing the brake pedal to shift gears.