I have a 2006 mdx, and it is my garage. It will not start. Battery is dead, but i have a portable jump starter. On attempting to start with portable starter, the dash lights power up, etc. but when turning key a loud, rapid series of clicking sounds can be heard. With the key in the full on position, and with foot on the brake pedal, it is impossible to move the shifter out of park. I have not yet had my repairs due to the brake shift interlock switch. I am not sure how I can even get the car towed, considering I can not get it into neutral to push it out of the garage. What should I do, any suggestions?
The battery is so dead that a jumper will not have the amps to start the car. The clicking sound is from the starter trying to turn. First I would go a head and replace the battery with one you no to be fully charged and try again.
SOURCE: Engine will not turn over or start when in park with key on.
You linkage is working properly it sounds like, especially if the indicator for "D, R, N", etc are lining up. However the linkage or the neutral safety switch may need to be adjusted. More than likely, it's your neutral safety switch.
The brake pedal release has nothing to do with the neutral safety switch when switching gears.
The brake pedal release is just a safety to prevent you from pushing the gear shifter accidentally. Actually, you should be able to start the truck without holding the brakes.
If the neutral safety switch is bad or misaligned, it'll do exactly what you're describing. If pulling it down in neutral starts the truck, then that's a sure indicator.
SOURCE: Batterty dead. Check engine light/Antifreeze pouring
The main problem could be a well known cobalt ignition issue. check all fuses, wires, and connections if you've worked on cars before and call to see if you still have any warranty left. This should be handled by a chevy dealer or chevy trained mechanic...to isolate the issue fast and avoid repeat visits to get er done.
SOURCE: 1996 ford aspire. replaced battery and car is locked in park.
check your brake light switch . and the brake transmission shift interlock solenoid. and fuse . if either is bad you cant get transmission out of park. get a haynes manual to tell you where the brake transmission shift inter lock switch solenoid located.
IF THE CAR WON'T TAKE A JUMP THAN YOU NEED TO REPLACE THE BATTERY. BUT FIRST CHECK THE TERMINALS FOR CORROSION AND MAKE SURE THEY ARE TIGHT. I HOPE THIS HELPS YOU. PLEASE KEEP ME INFORMED. THANKS FOR USING FIX-YA. AND THANK YOU IN ADVANCE FOR AN HONEST RATING. BEST OF LUCK. P.S. CHECK ALL THE FUSES BEFORE YOU BUY A NEW BATTERY.
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