what can you do when your gear shift is registering that it is in reverse when it actually positioned in park? I just experienced this and had to turn the car off or else it would have keep moving backward. Now i am not able to turn the car back on without it being in the park position. How do i fix it to at least get it to the mechanic or do i have to call a tow truck?

Asked by JRae70 Jul 29, 2014 at 10:37 AM about the 2008 Chrysler Town & Country Limited FWD

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

actually positioned in park? I just experienced this and had to turn the car off or else it
would have keep moving backward. Now i am not able to turn the car back on without it
being in the park position. How do i fix it to at least get it to the mechanic or do i have to
call a tow truck?

63,385

BoholMark answered 10 years ago

Put it in neutral and turn the key , it should start up. Be sure that you have your foot on the brake.

2 people found this helpful.

Mark helpful

Your Answer:

what can you do when your gear shift is registering that it is in reverse when it actually positioned in park? I just experienced this and had to turn the car off or else it would have keep moving backward. Now i am not able to turn the car back on without it being in the park position. How do i fix it to at least get it to the mechanic or do i have to call a tow truck? 1 Answer

actually positioned in park? I just experienced this and had to turn the car off or else it would have keep moving backward. Now i am not able to turn the car back on without it being in the park po...

2008 Chrysler Town & Country Limited FWD

-

Maintenance & Repair
You can check the car without putting your foot on the brake but you can't take the key out when you try to turn it off 1 Answer

Shifter got stuck in park backing up the hill and when I stopped. Then it came out of park and now I can shift the vehicle without using the brake, and when I turn the car off I cannot get the key o...

2010 Chrysler Town & Country Touring FWD

-

Maintenance & Repair
Transmission problem I am having trouble with my transmission it won't shift and my dashboard cluster is not coming on unless I shift from park to reverse or drive. The mph does stays at 0 5 Answers

The miles I have driven stay the same the check engine light came on and it says P1698 code

1998 Chrysler Town & Country LX LWB FWD

-

Maintenance & Repair
I have a 2000 Town & Country minivan, with close to 148,000 miles on it. I've had it for less than 1000 of those miles, so I don't have a history to draw on. Lately when I start the car using my key, sometimes, but not always, the panic horn starts blaring. Why would it do this? 2 Answers

Details are shown in my question entry.

2000 Chrysler Town & Country LX LWB FWD

-

Maintenance & Repair
i have a 2002 town and country it drives fine went to have it inspected the code p1684 is show but the check engine light is not on 5 Answers

can I have it cleared or do I have to keep driving it too fix it self

2002 Chrysler Town & Country LX LWB AWD

-

Maintenance & Repair

Own this car?

Share your experience with others.

2008 Chrysler Town & Country

Write a car review

Review another car

Used Dodge Grand Caravan

254 Great Deals out of 4,706 listings starting at $2,491

Used Chrysler Pacifica

745 Great Deals out of 14,005 listings starting at $3,936

Used Honda Odyssey

698 Great Deals out of 15,359 listings starting at $1,200

Used Toyota Sienna

657 Great Deals out of 11,671 listings starting at $1,500

Used Chevrolet Traverse

1,188 Great Deals out of 29,706 listings starting at $2,100

Used Dodge Journey

229 Great Deals out of 3,479 listings starting at $2,199

Used Ford Explorer

2,671 Great Deals out of 52,380 listings starting at $1,800

Used Ford F-150

6,808 Great Deals out of 160,732 listings starting at $1,500

Used Buick Enclave

567 Great Deals out of 12,039 listings starting at $2,200

Used Kia Sedona

44 Great Deals out of 874 listings starting at $2,100

Used Chrysler 300

278 Great Deals out of 3,957 listings starting at $2,725

Used Jeep Grand Cherokee

2,608 Great Deals out of 50,314 listings starting at $1,500

Used Chevrolet Suburban

620 Great Deals out of 14,735 listings starting at $2,999

Used Chevrolet Silverado 1500

4,929 Great Deals out of 115,245 listings starting at $1,990

Content submitted by Users is not endorsed by CarGurus, does not express the opinions of CarGurus, and should not be considered reviewed, screened, or approved by CarGurus. Please refer to CarGurus Terms of Use. Content will be removed if CarGurus becomes aware that it violates our policies.

1 Answer

Your Answer:

Own this car?

Share your experience with others.

Shortcuts

Search Chrysler Town & Country Questions

CarGurus Experts

Know more, shop wisely

Related Models For Sale

Used Cars For Sale

1 Answer

Your Answer:

Related Questions

You can check the car without putting your foot on the brake but you can't take the key out when you try to turn it off 1 Answer

Transmission problem I am having trouble with my transmission it won't shift and my dashboard cluster is not coming on unless I shift from park to reverse or drive. The mph does stays at 0 5 Answers

I have a 2000 Town & Country minivan, with close to 148,000 miles on it. I've had it for less than 1000 of those miles, so I don't have a history to draw on. Lately when I start the car using my key, sometimes, but not always, the panic horn starts blaring. Why would it do this? 2 Answers

i have a 2002 town and country it drives fine went to have it inspected the code p1684 is show but the check engine light is not on 5 Answers

Own this car?

Share your experience with others.

Shortcuts

Search Chrysler Town & Country Questions

CarGurus Experts

Know more, shop wisely

Related Models For Sale

Used Cars For Sale