Why is the P gear flashing and unable to start?
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If the P gear of an automatic transmission car keeps flashing, it indicates a transmission malfunction. It is necessary to visit a repair station for diagnosis and resolution. Below are relevant details: 1. Appropriate Gear: The vehicle automatically selects the suitable gear based on driving speed and traffic conditions. Generally, automatic transmission cars have six gear positions, arranged from top to bottom as: P, R, N, D, S, L. Driving an automatic car using only the Parking gear (P), Reverse gear (R), Neutral gear (N), and Drive gear (D) can fully meet the needs of ordinary driving. However, special driving conditions may require the use of other functional gears. 2. Principle of Automatic Transmission: The engine's power is transmitted through the gearbox, which is also a key factor affecting fuel consumption. Generally, automatic transmissions consume over 10% more fuel than manual transmissions. Whether manual or automatic, the more gears a transmission has, the more fuel-efficient it tends to be.