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What to Do When an Automatic Transmission Car Doesn't Move After Shifting Gears?

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VonKhloe

09/02/25 6:28am

Solutions for when an automatic transmission car doesn't move after shifting gears are as follows: 1. It might be due to the gear being locked, or not fully braking when parking, directly shifting into P gear, causing gear braking instead of brake braking. 2. If the entire vehicle cannot power on, the automatic transmission enters self-protection mode and won't shift. You can perform a gear unlock by pressing the black button above the transmission's P gear to unlock it. 3. When you need to continue driving, you must turn the key and press the brake pedal to shift gears. Pressing the brake pedal activates the brake light switch, which then sends a signal to the computer, enabling gear shifting.

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DeJustin

09/14/25 8:29am

I still remember when I first started driving an automatic car, I was really startled when the car didn't move after shifting to D gear. Later I realized this is often caused by the most basic oversights, like not fully releasing the parking brake, or not pressing the brake pedal deep enough - since automatics require pressing the brake to properly shift gears. I suggest first checking the dashboard to see if the parking brake indicator is lit; if so, manually release the lever a bit. Then try shifting to R gear to see if the same issue occurs when reversing. If the engine is running but the car won't move, it might be a transmission sensor failure or computer system glitch - in this case, turn off the engine, wait a few minutes, then restart; this often allows automatic recovery. If it still doesn't work, don't force it - immediately call for a tow truck or visit a repair shop. Regular maintenance like transmission fluid changes can prevent such issues from occurring in the first place.

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