Why is the automatic transmission stuck in P gear and unable to move?

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DiCayden
07/24/25 9:47pm
Automatic transmission stuck in P gear and unable to move may be caused by: depleted battery power, malfunctioning electronic valve in the P gear position of the gear lever, abnormal brake switch, or improper installation of the gear position switch after transmission repair. Automatic transmission generally refers to the automatic gear-shifting mechanism of a car, where the control system of the automatic transmission selects the appropriate gear based on the engine's speed and load while driving, replacing the driver's subjective judgment of timing and gear-shifting operations. Precautions for driving an automatic transmission car include: 1. Start gently and accelerate slowly; when starting, shift into P or N gear, and avoid coasting in neutral; 2. Shift back to N gear when waiting at traffic lights or during brief stops, and shift into P gear when parking; 3. Do not push into P gear while driving; 4. Ensure the vehicle is completely stopped before shifting into R gear for reversing.
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