Transmission Will Not Shift in Hillsboro, KS
The short answer
A transmission that will not shift is usually stuck in one gear to protect itself, or the shifter is stuck in park, and neither always means a big repair.
Maybe the truck crawled home from the field in one gear with the engine working hard, or the car sat in a parking lot in Hillsboro and the shifter simply would not budge. Do not push it further than you have to. Call us, and we will come and get it.
Call or text (620) 416-0008. Describe the noise. We'll do the rest.
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Text us which onesHow we fix a transmission that will not shift
We start with the reason it stopped. The transmission computer usually stores a code when it goes into limp mode, and that code points to where we look first.
We check the simple parts before the transmission itself. A switch, a cable, a sensor or a chewed wire can all stop a healthy transmission from shifting.
We fix it and prove it. Every repair ends with a road test through every gear.
If the failure is inside, we lay out repair, rebuilt and replacement options with the price for each, and financing is available if it helps.
Why Hillsboro brings a stuck transmission to Moxie
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We read the transmission computer
Our dealer-level diagnostics look past the engine computer, so small fixes are not mistaken for big ones.
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One-year warranty
Engine and transmission work carries Moxie's one-year warranty, and we go through exactly what it covers before you approve the repair.
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An ASE-certified technician
Our technician is ASE certified in engine repair, automatic transmissions and drivetrains, and Moxie pays for ASE testing for the whole team.
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We come and get it
Pickup and delivery is free within 40 miles of the shop, so you do not have to drive in limp mode.
Call or text (620) 416-0008. Describe the noise. We'll do the rest.
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Sounds like yours? Tell us what it is doing and we will tell you straight.
Can I keep driving?
Only as far as a safe place. Then call us.
Limp mode is designed to get you off the road, not to be driven on. It usually holds one gear, so the engine works hard and the transmission can overheat at speed. Drive gently to a safe spot, or straight to us if we are close, and let us come and get it from there. If it will not go into gear at all, do not force the shifter.
Stop driving and call us if
- It will not move in drive or reverse
- You smell something hot or see smoke
- It is stuck in a low gear on the highway
- Fluid is pouring or dripping under the vehicle
Paying for it
This is one of the repairs people put off because of what it costs, and putting it off usually makes it worse. You can split it into payments and get the vehicle back on the road now, with Affirm, Sunbit, Synchrony Car Care, NAPA EasyPay and more, including options for credit that is still being built.
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What stops a transmission shifting around here
- A faulty sensor or solenoid that sends the transmission into limp mode
- Very low fluid from a leak
- A brake light switch or shift interlock that stops the shifter leaving park
- A stretched or broken shift cable, or a worn bushing where it connects
- Wiring damage, sometimes from rodents in a vehicle parked in a barn or shed
- Wear or failure inside the transmission
- On a manual, a clutch hydraulic leak or a worn clutch
How we diagnose a transmission that will not shift in Hillsboro
- We read the transmission computer for the code that made it stop shifting.
- We check the fluid level and condition.
- We test the brake light switch, the shift interlock and the shift cable when the shifter is stuck.
- We check the wiring and connectors to the transmission for damage.
- Then we tell you what failed, what it costs, and what your options are.
A transmission that will not shift across five Kansas counties
We look after drivers across Marion County, Harvey County, McPherson County, Chase County and Lyon County, with free pickup and delivery within 40 road miles of 611 Orchard Dr, Hillsboro.
Questions about a transmission that will not shift
What is limp mode?
Limp mode is a protective setting where the transmission computer holds one gear after it senses a problem. It lets you get off the road without doing more damage, but it is not meant for normal driving. The code it stored tells us where to start.
Why will my car not come out of park?
The most common reason is that the shift lock is not getting the signal that your foot is on the brake, often because of a failed brake light switch. A worn shift cable can do it too. Check whether your brake lights work, and text us what you find.
It shifts fine again after a restart. Am I okay?
It may shift normally for a while, but the problem that set it off is still there and usually comes back. Book it in while it is working, because it is easier to diagnose before it fails completely.