Chrysler 300 2006 Reasons why my car will not change from Parking to Reverse or Drive ?

Question 1
Chrysler 300 2006 Reasons why my car will not change from Parking to Reverse or Drive ?...  when I turn the engine on and try to change to drive the stick is stuck, any solution ? and of course I press the brake while trying to moving it ?

Help me guy
the car has been parked inclined for 2 years, what can i do about it rocking is not working ?

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1)   It sounds like something broke and doesn't work anymore, you should get it fixed. - Walt Kowalski

2)   The linkage cable - the cable that connects the shifter to the mechanism on the transmission might require tightening. If you go down to select a lower forward gear, see if that works. If it does, then it's the cable. If not, then the mechanism on the transmission itself might need to be realigned so it connects to the appropriate gear. If you park on any inclines, be sure to use the parking brake as it takes stress off the park pawl mechanism inside the transmission. Laymans terms: The pawl is essentially a round toothed gear, and when you select 'park' it places a piece of metal between two teeth which doesn't allow the vehicle to roll. This should effectively last the life of the transmission. - 360ci

3)   Broken or mis aligned brake switch. Do the brake lights work? Is the car on an incline, if so the weight of the car is resting on the transmission park pawl and you may need to rock it to get the weight off to allow it to go out of park. Push the car with 2 or 3 people, have someone put a block of wood behind the tires each time the car goes forward a bit, that should take the weight off the transmission. - pbleek

4)   You have a broken shifter. Check the owner's manual and it has a section which tells you how to get it out of park when stuck. If you look to the upper right of the shifter you'll find a a small square or rectangular plug. Remove that plug and place a screwdriver or pen into the hole to press down on the pink release lever. If this does not work, then remove the chrome trim from around the shifter and reach below it to move the pink shifter release. Remember, your foot still needs to be on the brake pedal to release. Good luck. - C-Tech


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Question 2
What do mechanics think of the Chrysler LHS?...  http://madison.craigslist.org/ctd/1773357351.html

I'm looking to buy my first car. I want to find a decent car that is less than ten years old and is priced about $2500 staying within about 100,000 miles. My mechanic refuses to look at the LHS posted above because he does not like chrysler because they have bad transmission, a lot of problems, and they're expensive to fix.
1. Is this true?
2. What kind of car should I be looking for that's priced about right?
3. Where can I find these cars? (besides craigslist)
4. Does the link above seem ok? or should I keep looking?


Thank you for your time! I really appreciate it

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1)   Well Lori I have to agree with your mechanic. I owned a 1999 Chrysler 300 M (Cousin of the LHS) and it ran great but the price to get things fixed were through the roof. In the 3 years I owned it I had a shift cable break on me (Bad design), replace fuel pump and tie rod ends went bad (A peticular problem on big Chrysler cars). Those 3 things cost me over $1200 without the new set of front tires due to the bad tie rod ends. I know this is unAmerican but look for a used Toyota or Honda. Even if you have to spend a little more, you'll get a lot better car. I know a woman who has an older Lexus, paid $3000 for it and has over 270,000 miles on it. She bought it with 150,000 miles. You can also look on www.autotrader.com, the YAHOO Autos sight, or google different sites. I hope this helped. - just me

2)   As the owner of a 1996 LHS with 131,000 miles, your mechanic is half right. The inner tie rod end bushings wear out and cost anywhere from 300-500 to repair. Trans failures tend to be due to poor maintence. These are big luxury cars and like most big luxury cars the power options that break cost money to fix - that goes for Lexus to Mercedes to BMW. You might want to consider a smaller car with fewer options. See if the owner has maintenance records. The best used car, regardless of brand is one that drives well and is well maintained. Good luck. - C-Tech

3)   i personally have had good luck with chrysylers. you can try a different mechenac or differenant cars. - badbill1941


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Question 3
Good First Car? do you know anny good?...  time for me to buy my first car soon. do you know anny good?

not to expensive tough, after all, it is gonna be my first car $10.000-$50.000

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1)   Dodge Charger SRT-8
Dodge Charger R/T
Dodge Charger SE HO

Great Cars!!! - JM

2)   The Chevrolet Cobalt is in it's final year of production but it is still as good as it ever was. It gets a high of 37 miles per gallon highway with the manual transmission. It is also very affordable at the Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price of $15,710.00 for the 2010 Chevrolet Cobalt XFE Sedan. Of course with our 3 year 36,000 mile bumper to bumper warranty and our company wide 5 year 100,000 mile powertrain warranty you've got great coverage for the vehicle just in case it isn't 100% reliable for you. I hope this information helps. If you need any more you can simply contact me through this profile.

Jeff Morris, GM Customer Service - GM Customer Service

3)   It should be 4-door, 4-cyls, not sporty. I would prefer Honda or Toyota... First time drivers usually have much more expensive car insurance, and it depends from car. You should compare insurance rates while choosing the car - for example here - carinsurance.yoll.net - Tony


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Question 4
chrysler sebring cd player is jammed, how can it be fixed?...  My friend and I have been trying to figure out how to fix her sebrings four disk cd changer because all four disks are stuck. When we hit inject the cd does not come out and you see error on the display. Am/ FM still work though. What should we do? Is there a home fix or will she have to take it to a shop?

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1)   The Theory of Evolution states that species change over time via mutation and selection. Since DNA can be modified only before birth, a mutation must have taken place at conception or within an egg such that an animal similar to a chicken, but not a chicken, laid the first chicken egg.[8][9] In this light, both the egg and the chicken evolved simultaneously from birds that were not chickens and did not lay chicken eggs but gradually became more and more like chickens over time.

However, a mutation in one individual is not normally considered a new species. A speciation event involves the separation of one population from its parent population, so that interbreeding ceases; this is the process whereby domesticated animals are genetically separated from their wild forebears. The whole separated group can then be recognized as a new species.

The modern chicken was believed to have descended from another closely related species of birds, the red junglefowl, but recently discovered genetic evidence suggests that the modern domestic chicken is a hybrid descendant of both the red junglefowl and the grey junglefowl.[10] Assuming the evidence bears out, a hybrid is a compelling scenario that the chicken egg, based on the second definition, came before the chicken. - Bryan

2)   Usually CD changer have a lot problem when they become older. All those moving parts and constant use usually kills these things pretty quick. I would tried taking it to Radio Shack or something like that. If it's the CD she is worried about there is a good chance of scratching it trying to remove it, but I would take the loss and buy and aftermarket replacement or a new head unit. - Raymond

3)   I have some of the parts to fix these units but I've never been successful in timing the mechanism. Haven't had time to sit down with a good one and a bad one to compare them. Have the service manuals too but there is nothing in there about resetting the assembly. Also, the four disc units whether the remote unit or built into the radio get out-of-time from the vibration of shipping unless the four special shipping screws are installed. I have some new ones and some used ones. They rarely survive the handling of the UPS basketball team. I only ship with the Post Office now.

I have a friend in Maryland who might be able to repair your changer, otherwise there is a factory authorized repair shop in New York called United Radio. I've heard good things about them but it won't be cheap. I could possibly sell you a replacement for less bucks.

caradiodoc@verizon.net - Randall


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Question 5
Calling all Mopar guys!!!!?...  Ok guys heres the deal, I Drag race a 1968 Plymouth Barracuda, it is a pretty good running car, if I could get it to hook probably a high to mid 14 second car, however it spins the street tires off the line like crazy!! So my solution is to buy E.T radials for it, NOW MY QUESTION IS??? Has anyone tried to get Any type of ET Radial on a 1968 Plymouth Barracuda, It doesnt have any modifications in the wheel wells and I am just wondering If any one has tried it before, Im thinking of like a 28x9x15 mickey thompsons, but If anyone has any advice lay it on, im just trying to do extra research before i throw down 300$$ for tires.....ALSO if there is a preference between Mickey thompson or hoosier let me know! thanks!!

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1)   I can't help you on this. - circusbouy

2)   I would go with Mickey T's, now my knowlegde on this is only based on avaliblity, it was easier for me to buy MT's over Hoosiers here in Southern Calif. But they did work out great when I ran at Pamona, and haveing talked with guys that ran Hoosiers, they said they liked theirs, do to the fact that the side walls were softer over the MT's - rick b

3)   M.T,s are great tires...Hoosier are also tops on the list...It all comes down to what your preferance is...Different tracks also like different tires....I,d go with the M.T.s...I would stay away from the radial...Bias is the way to go if you want good times at the end of the track...I run M.T.s when I take my 67 b body to the track... - Johnny Rotten


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