Why can't an automatic transmission car shift gears after starting?

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JohnLee
07/30/25 7:59am
There are several possible reasons why an automatic transmission car cannot shift gears after starting: 1. There may be a malfunction inside the gear shift assembly preventing gear engagement. 2. There may be a fault in the internal control module of the transmission. 3. The gear position switch of the transmission may have malfunctioned. 4. The P gear locking mechanism may be stuck and unable to reset. Here are some solutions for an automatic transmission car that cannot shift gears after starting: 1. Try shifting into reverse gear while the vehicle is stationary. 2. Inspect the interior of the gear shift assembly. 3. Check the internal control module of the transmission. 4. Determine if the P gear locking mechanism is stuck.
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