Why can't the automatic transmission shift out of P gear when it's locked?
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The reasons why the automatic transmission P gear is locked and cannot be shifted are as follows: 1. Transmission failure: The internal pawl mechanism may be stuck. For automatic transmissions, the P gear also serves as the vehicle's parking gear. In this case, a mechanic needs to be called for on-site inspection and troubleshooting; 2. Car battery dead: Generally, if the car has no power, all electrical appliances cannot be used. Please check if other electrical appliances in the car are powered; 3. Transmission not powered: This type of failure is relatively rare because modern automatic transmission cars use electronic shifting controlled by a computer. When there is an issue with the internal circuit of the transmission, problems such as the gear not being powered and the gear indicator light not lighting up may occur;