What Does It Mean When Your Automatic Car Won't Change Gears

If when you put your vehicle into gear and it won’t move, this may be a problem with low transmission fluid due to a leak, the shifter, shifter cable, or it could even be a problem in the valve body of your automatic transmission.

Why is my automatic transmission not changing gears?

Why the Transmission Won’t Shift Gears Another big reason has to do with the ECM possibly going bad. Also, there could be issues with the sensors or solenoids (a type of electromagnet). There could be a bad connection, or they could be faulty or worn out.

How much does it cost to replace a transmission?

On average, replacing a vehicle transmission costs around $2,600, with average prices the replacement of a transmission ranging from about $1,800 to $3,400 in the US for 2020 according to TransmissionRepairCostGuide.

Alexander Ross

Alexander Ross

Gaming, Esports & Interactive Media Writer

Alexander Ross has covered the video game industry for a decade, writing deep dives on game design, esports tournaments, VR developments, and gaming culture.

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