I can't move my shifter from park position on my 2004 350

[hope_someday]

Can anyone help me. I can not move my car out of park on mine 2004 350Z

[frapjap]

Welcome to NICO!

Did you try pressing the brake pedal while you move the lever?
Also, check around the area to see if a button isn't being pressed that would normally be pressed while normally moving the brake pedal.

[hope_someday]

Thanks for the suggestion. I did try the above recommendation but no results.

[frapjap]

Jack up the car and look for the linkage that comes from the center of the car to the selector switch on the actual transmission case. If the G has one, it'll look like this:


or this



It may be located on the sides of the transmission or the top of the bell housing- I'm not too familiar with the G transmission.

[sstroudwku]

More likely a failed shift lock solenoid. I've replaced 3 this year for customers. Pop the shift lock cap on the shift selector and push the button down inside it with a flap screw driver. If it'll move you at least can drive it til you can get the issue diagnosed.

[alms24sebring]

Thats a pretty detailed post. Remember there is also a relay in A/T shifter that allows you to shift from park when the brake is pressed. Listen for a clicking noise from the shifter when pressing the brake. Its usually the first thing to go when this happens.

But the short answer is, shoulda got the 6speed.

[AZhitman]

Check brake switch first, then shift lock solenoid.