Will an automatic transmission car move when shifted to D gear without pressing the accelerator?

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DeKaden
07/29/25 3:38pm
An automatic transmission car will move when shifted to D gear without pressing the accelerator. During driving, if you need to stop and wait, it is recommended to shift the car to P gear. If the car is on an upward slope with a steep angle and the brake is not pressed, even if the car is in D gear, it will not move forward and may even roll backward. On a downhill slope without pressing the brake, the car will definitely move forward. It is important to note that some car models will not move forward when shifted to D gear without pressing the accelerator, requiring the driver to press the accelerator to continue moving. This is related to the type of transmission power coupling device. For example, Audi cars use a multi-plate clutch in their transmission. When shifted to D gear, the clutch remains disengaged, and the engine power is not transmitted, so the car will not move forward. When the driver presses the accelerator, the clutch gradually engages, allowing power to be transmitted. If the car does not move, it may be due to an incorrect signal from the transmission shift valve position sensor.
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