Part 1/2: 2005-2007 Charger, Magnum, and 300 "shifter won't come out of Park!" fix
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I am also a "mature lady" of 59 and was able to use your very detailed instructions to replace this $8 part on my 2006 Dodge Charger. You are an excellent instructor! Thanks!
I am a 60 year old female on a fixed budget and your video gave me the courage to replace the shifterinterlock on my Chrysler 300c myself! I can not express how grateful I am, this saved me $100.00. Your instructions were so easy to follow! I did have one problem, I was not able to remove the shift handle so I slide it into drive and was able to lift the upper housing enough to replace the part. Thank you again ❤️!
Your awesome Cynthia! My hats off to you and your skills! I like how even when you couldnt get the knob off....you didnt stop and still was able to do the job. Glad to see that the video helped. Make sure to subscribe and check out my other videos.
Thank you for your amazing videos explaining in detail how to do this. I am 56 years old and because of your video was able to replace this myself. I created my own short video of this and posted it for others to see how easy it was. You saved me a lot of time and money . The dodge wanted way too much to fix this and I did it for just $25.00 (for the part) and a little bit of my time. Again, thank you!!!
Awesome Elizabeth! Great job on the repair and thanks for finding and for watching this video. Feel free to send the link....would love to watch. In the mean time make sure to subscribe.
@@MotorCityMechanic thanks.. Here is the link.. Not great.. But it is my first posted youtube video... th-cam.com/video/pmFd6vG1ZHE/w-d-xo.html
Just finished fixing my 2006 Chrysler 300 Thanks to this video. This video is perfect. Replacement part at orileys is metal and 35 bucks. Don't know how much at dealerships. Thanks again for the awesome video
JOHN HUBER That's great to see that the video helped and that the car is back on the road. Thanks for the comment and make sure to subscribe!
I also bought the Dorman aluminum replacement part (924-706) for my 2006 Chrysler 300C. Worked like a charm and it'll never break again.
JOHN HUBER metal piece is better then plastic?
Kemet Uhuru I have a 300c 2006 as well. So the aluminum is better
What's the official name of this part?
I can't thank you enough for your videos. Purchased a 300 for my son, got it home and a few days later, it was stuck in park in my driveway. Your videos were so great I decided to do the repair and it was quick and easy. Car runs great again - thanks a million!!
That's awesome. Thanks for letting me know how it helped. Make sure to share the videos with others and to subscribe as well.
If you can think of ways to help improve the channel let me know. Thanks
I can't even begin to say how much parts 1 & 2 helped me. Saved not only a $200 tow bill but also another couple of hundred for the repair. I did go ahead and get the aftermarket Dorman part simply because its metal. Thanks a bunch.
Awesome! Glad that I could help and that you were able to save money. Great job on knowing what to do.....go online and find the issue and the solution. My hats off to you. Make sure to subscribe.
I have an 06 300 SRT8 and I had this fixed in under an hour, thanks to your video! Very awesome man!
YOU DID A LOT OF WORK THAT WASN'T NEEDED
Just used both videos to troubleshoot and repair a stuck shifter interlock solenoid. Great detail in both for easy removal!
Awesome! Glad that they both helped
Thank you so much for posting this and the part 2 video. Helped fix my dad's 300 and save him a bunch of money. Your DIY video was one of the most informative and detailed videos I've ever seen on TH-cam. Keep up the great work!
Wow, appreciate the kind words!
Thanks ... Much appreciated ... this got me to the dealership ... $13.50 for the part ... $305 labor ... my Magnum wasn't listed on the Recall ...
yeah most that I have fixed werent either. I feel they should have included more vehicles to that recall.
Thanks for the uploads..really enjoy them, been a mopar fan since I was a teen, still have an old dodge minivan with a turbo 1 engine still on the road 350,000 kms..no rust and very few problems over the years.(also 3 other minivans, dodge shadow turbo, 82 dodge 024,57 dodge custom royal,and now a Journey R/T)
Thanks guys for your reply. The saga continues: at the repair parts store, they require to know which is the part, LATCH" or "ACTUATOR", and they both seem similar. You did not discriminate, though. Mine is a 2006, 300 C, Hemi, and the part is located to the FRONT of the shifter assembly, towards the RIGHT side. I believe I will have to extract the part FIRST, then buy. Thanks again. (emoji s**t)
Thank you so much for this video. Completed this repair using the Dorman 924-706 Shift Interlock Latch. $16. The detailed instructions were perfect.
David thanks man for this video. You helped save me a lot of labor costs. I received the metal part in the mail from Amazon yesterday and was able to install no problem today. The issue was exactly what you described the PLASTIC part had broken apart.
Awesome! Glad it turned out well and no issues. Thanks for watching the video and make sure to subscribe.
Thanks for the video, you saved me, i have a 300c 2007 with 76.000km and live in brazil, here this car practically don't exist. I got fix with a bolt and a nut
Your welcome. Glad to see that the videos help all over the world! Cool that its back on the road and turning heads. Make sure to subscribe and check out my other videos.
Thank you for helping on this one , you are the only video out there that explains that you have to take the whole center consolel out to be able to get the shifter out of my 2005 300c
Glad I could be that person. Always happy to help share what I know and glad to see that people appreciate it. Make sure to subscribe.
I truly appreciated the detailed steps of this video. It helped me with installing my new part which happened to be made from aluminum, for my 2005 Chrysler 300 Touring, it only cost me $8.00 including free delivery from Amazon. Again thank you for your video. Up next installing an auto starter. If anyone has any links to such videos, let me know
Always glad to see my videos helping people. Many thanks for watching and for the comment. Make sure to subscribe
Excellent video! You did a great job walking through and explaining all steps. Was able to get my 2007 Chrysler 300 back to normal easily thanks to you. FYI, I found the Dorman metal replacement part on Amazon for $17. Thanks again buddy!
Awesome! Glad that I could help. Appreciate the feedback/comment. Make sure to subscribe and check out my other videos.
Thank you, Thank you, Thank you! fixed it myself for about $40. You, Sir, are a Rock Star! Chrysler 300c
Awesome! Glad it turned out well and you were able to save some money. Make sure to subscribe
Great videos! Well done, thank you. Saved a lot of money replacing the transmission interlock lever on my 2007 300C myself.
Awesome! Glad it worked out. Thanks for finding the channel and for commenting. Make sure to subscribe.
Very nice. took me 1 1/2 hrs (had to go to parts house). Thanks
And it saved you alot of money! Thanks for using this video to take on that repair. Make sure to subscribe
Thank you so very much, I could never have afforded to have this service done, You rock!
Thanks Paula and glad that the video helped out. It’s always cool to see that people enjoy them. Make sure to subscribe
David, man thank you for this video. I followed your instructions step by step and they worked like a charm. This was my first time trying to do any auto mechanic work and I'm glad I did. The part I ordered from Amazon was metal with I liked. I also had to purchase longer wrench to get to those screws that were holding down the shiftier but other than that you were on point. Thanks again!
Great job.....my hats off to you on a job well done. Thanks for finding and for watching the video. Make sure to subscribe and check out my other videos.
Thank you! Good thing I decided to go clean up the car, before taking it for the smog appointment, or I would have missed it again, do to problems with the car. At least I can get it there and smogged, before I have to repair it.
Thank you! this video saved me a towing fee.
Awesome. Glad to see the video still helps people
You're the man brother! Thank you for taking the time to post to video with very clear instructions on how to fix that problem,well appreciated!👍
All way happy to help
Thank-you so much for this amazing video and part 2. Great instructions and perfect visuals. Followed it step by step and successfully changed the broken latch! Super appreciate your attention to detail and clear instructions!!!
Hey I hope you don't mind me asking a quick question I am having this same problem and I am not a car person lol. At the 9 minute mark while working around the mounting boss he says to have the car all the way in park, but it looks like it he has it in drive and his hand motion goes towards drive. I assume he meant to say all the way in drive but curious if you remember what you did?
Used this video for my 300 which I have now sold. Just happened to the person I sold it to and now they’re gonna use it 😉
Thanks for the video very nice step by step instructions which saved me a bundle by not taking it to a repair shop my hats off to you keep up the good work
Awesome Matt! Glad it helped. Thanks for checking and for finding this video. Make sure to subscribe and check out my other videos as well.
You are a fucking saint! This just happened to me. Had no idea how the hell i was going to get it to the shop. No one else says how to get the thing into gear. THANK YOU!
Thanks so much! Such an easy job after watching your great videos! Start to finish can be done in about 30-60 minutes.
Good video 👍 was help . Now on Ebay damn 40$ same parts
Thanks Daniel
Great video, and wished I had the courage to have tried doing the fix. I was able to drive to the shop and have them fix it. But it cost $575, $500 for labor and $75 for the part. Hopefully there won't happen again, but will try and do it myself next time.
This is how I've been driving my car for 3 years lol I'm finally going to try to fix it myself
About time lol! Thanks for checking the video out. Just take your time and follow the steps and you should do fine. Dont forget to subscribe.
This is the best video I've seen on this. One question, am i able to put it in park during the process? My driveway is not flat and i might have to do this on the street
@@johndoe7109 Only if you leave the shifter cable in park and take the cable off the shifter. Otherwise I recommend putting some wedges or blocks at the wheels to prevent it from rolling along with the parking/emergency brake to be safe
@@MotorCityMechanic ok. Thank you very much! I subscribed to your channel! Appreciate all the tips and tricks you share with us
Cheers cracking video all done in an hour
Whoever dislike this video need their fingers broke
short fuse There always is that first to comment....first to thumbs up....and the first to thumbs down. Who know why in the end.....those really don't matter to me...it's those that find it helpful that do. Thanks for have by my back and for watching. Don't forget to subscribe!
Thanks so much for posting this. Helped me out of a tricky situation.
Excellent, thanks
Your welcome Kevin. Make sure to subscribe.
Thank you I just fixed mine from this video much appreciated💯💯
Great video! Thanks a lot...it really help me to repair this..😊👍😀 Best regards from Germany! 🇩🇪
I did this repair. Made sure the new part was oriented to the left like he said. Put everything back together, but now the transmission won't engage, other than that everything seems okay, although I can hear like a low clicking noise inside the shifter mechanism when I apply the brake. I'm wondering if maybe one of the cables slackened up and needs to be adjusted, like a linkage problem, anyway, I'm holding off on disassembly again for now until I learn more about the causes, and maybe someone had the same problem or has knowledge of this like the guy that made the video.
I found the problem. It was just something stupid. I rushed it a bit the night I finished it and didn't snap that black plastic piece back in place that he talks about at the beginning of the second video, so as a result, the shifter just moved freely without resistance like the cable was broken or something.
Then I was thinking about whether I should pull off the white (press-on) piece again before doing the black piece, so I don't break the little plastic finger that pokes through the hole. Had another look at the video and then went out and just snapped it back without messing with anything else.
They got a metal Dorman replacement at O'Reilleys', and it was around 40 dollars; that's the one I got. Great video!! Would have been perfect if I didn't screw it up myself, but it's good now though.
Thx again MotorCity I don't know how many times you have have helped me solve my problems watching your videos and I do agree with short fuse and yourself Haters will be Haters,I got one question this problem just happened to me last night on my way home,I was in Autostick mode and noticed this car in front of me locking up there brakes, I was going kind of fast so I downshifted and hit my brakes to avoid smashing her,well after the light I noticed a check engine light pop on my car then went into limp mode ,I got it home but had to drive it slow because it felt like I was in 3rd gear stuck ,I put my scanner on it and got a P0700 ,Got up this morning and noticed I couldn't get out of park,Do you think this could have caused the P0700? I just got home from work and I'm about to tear into it right now,Thanks again for all your great videos! and keep up the good work!
Its hard to say what might be the cause. Code P0700 is a generic code that only means that there is a code in the TCM so you have to access it to see what codes might be present. Not sure why its not letting you out of park.....could be same issue as the video but its odd that it happened right after the other issue. Its work checking for sure and getting all the codes checked is the next step once you can get it to start and drive. Thanks for being a loyal follower Anthony
Thanks - very helpful
Your welcome
Dodge had a recall on this part (Recall #K39) but apparently they did not extend the recall timeframe long enough. Mine broke on Sunday and when I called the Chrysler Group Recall Assistance Center, I was told that my car was manufactured almost a year before the faulty parts were used. Clearly this is not the case because I did not break a well-built, sturdy, reliable interlock lever. It is a poorly made part and Dodge knows it. It is a costly repair, if you don't want to attempt to fix it yourself and Dodge needs to take accountability and extend the recall. I was told that if enough complaints are made, they can open an investigation and possibly extend the recall to more people. If you had this problem, please call the Chrysler Group Recall Assistance Center at 1 800-853-1403 and ask for a Dodge representative and tell them your experience. Save your receipts for service and maybe you can get reimbursed.
Yeah most of the ones I see arent covered under the recall but that part that I use....its from the recall that was on the other vehicles. Good info and thanks for posting it!
Funny how my 2005 Magnum wasn't on the list since it was the first year they made them.
Was the 2006 Dodge Magnum on the recall list? We are now having that problem! We bought it new in 2006. We got the R/T AWD version.
Great informative video!
Many thanks
This isn't a new video but a revised/edited video. I forgot to show how to remove the shifter cable and a viewer noticed. Thanks for the help everyone
Thank you very much
Replaced the pink part and brake switch, still have intermittent stuck nine park problem
Thanks!
Your welcome Jay
I’m having this problem with a 2007 charger 2.7 i ordered the part and when i went to fix it the pink thingy wasn’t even broken. What else could be causing it to not go out of park?
David, you are the man! My 05 Magnum R/T AWD interlock just failed. Wish I had found your videos first. Messed up my shifter because I have a threaded shifter not the slide on style. Now if you could tell me how to get the shimmy out of the car at 65 to 75 mph I'd be in hog heaven. Yes I have had tires balanced and rebalanced and the alignment all checked, tires too! Thoughts? This started happening after the car took a hard bounce due to a hidden speed mountain under the snow.
Glad that you eventually found the video.....even if a bit late. As far as the shimmy.....thats something that takes trial and error and alot of driving and looking over. It never seems to be the same thing each time so nothing that I can point you towards right off the bat. Sounds like alot of the items have been covered so far. There are things I can fix in words.....there are others that I need to get my hands on like in this situation. Thanks for watching and make sure to subscribe
He right on the moneyyyyyy
Ty so very much! This was immensely helpful!
Glad I could be of help. Thanks for reaching out and for commenting. Make sure to subscribe.
I just finished the replacement part, put it all back together, and now my car won't start. Any idea what would cause that?
My Magnum randomly is stuck in park. As if it’s a few mins. delay…. sometimes I jus shut car off pull key out. re apply brake turn key start car up then the car either shifts effortlessly out of park OR I gotta do it all over again! WTH… years ago we replaced that pink plastic part with a metal one.
Do u think this metal replacement part needs to b replaced again? I took magnum to repair shop, was told they had zero issue getting Magnum out of park no matter how many times they had tested it out. I told em it’s not always stuck delayed in park, and asked them to check it out so it can not randomly happen anymore! They stated next time it’s stuck in park call us! I said it gets stuck in park but it does not stay stuck…. what SHOULD I DO to end this annoying process? I thank u for ur time!
Hi, My car has this issue ever so often. Ive had my shifter removed to check this part, and nothing was broke. What is the next step to check to fix this issue?
Thanks great videos part 1 and 2, helped me out a great deal!
Thank you sir! Glad the videos helped. Make sure to subscribe and share the videos with others.
What happens if I push on the interlock but it doesn't release the lever? Cannot get it to move...
Help! My key fob is stuck on the ignition. Gear is shifted to park I can turn on the car and drive but just can’t remove my key out of the ignition. Is it the same problem?
What is the pink part shown on the video when you click called
Everything worked as you said after following your instructions ,the shifter want through all the gears and the car started up, but the car will not drive . Anything you can think of that I my have done wrong or forgot to do?
Hello did u find out the problem I’m having the same issue
Thanks part is metal now
No more issues now......metal always beats plastic. Thanks for watching and make sure to subscribe.
Hello! I would love if you could answer my question. I recently did this to my 2005 chrysler 300 and I did everything in the video properly. The car itself is fixed now, but in the process I developed some issues with my door sensors saying my front two doors are open when they're closed? Is this problem im having related to this at all? Could I have possibly triggered an electrical problem?
My shifter broke 7/25/18 plan on getting fix asap
Luckily you know what to do so that you can drive it for now in the mean time. Thanks for watching and for finding this video. Make sure to subscribe Ezra when you get time.
hey David, my Chrysler 300c is stuck in reverse can you please help me?
Good vid but if you are flat rate.... no need to pull the center console.
Free game 👍that’s what’s up
What If it shifts gear but it does not mark what gear it's on, how can that be fixed?
What's the difference in the 42RLE and NAG1
hey guys i just fixed mine but now the gear indicator has all the lights lit up and the transmission wont shift past second or third gear. any suggestions on i missed?screwed up?
Is there anything different with the SRT -8?
It will be the exact same procedure...nothing different. Thanks for watching and make sure to subscribe
an even easier way is to pry up the chrome bezel (pops right off) you will see cable (towards the driver side) use the screw driver to pull the cable towards the driver side while pressing the brake pull down into gear. no need to remove anything unless you just want to.
James Boyd That's the recommended way to avoid a tow bill for sure....but make sure to get it fixed so you don't have to keep doing that. It's a cheap fix and only requires a little bit of time.
I'm curious what the piece is actually for? I grinded off the ear with the broken hook and have been driving it every day since no problems. You still must press the brake to disengage park and everything seems exactly the same.
James Boyd It's a safety feature to prevent someone from taking the trans out of park with the key out or the brake not being depressed. Stops people from getting hurt and/or damaging stuff.
like I said. i removed the entire side of mine with a die grinder and you still must start the car and press the brake before it will come out of park. so I see no point of it as of yet
James Boyd it's a combination of ignition key and brakes. It has an electrical override and mechanical.
What if the shifter cable is NOT connected? I used my finger to follow the cable for emergency release and my mine is no longer connected. Dam. :( Then what??
Where is a neutral safety switch on dodge magnum 2005
at around the 9 minute mark you said the shift needs to be in park but your hand motion looks like it went towards drive not park?
Also, does anyone know if it is better to get the metal piece or the white plastic looking piece. The metal piece is actually cheaper which surprised me but I was wondering if it makes a difference. Thanks to anyone that can help!
My charger was stuck like that and wouldn’t start so I pulled the shifter too hard and broke so it starts now in neutral and still gotta pull it lol
Will the shifter cable prevent the car from starting????
It will if it doesnt let the trans go to park or netural. Thanks for asking and make sure to subscribe,
My gear shifter is on the steering wheel
Do I need both new springs or just the one
Can somebody help me? My car shift into park, but I can't get my key out without pushing the gear shift hard. Will this fix my problem?
I think my 2008 may have this problem
Can i replace the whole shifter from a Dodge charger to a magnum?
WTF! Just to note. You dont have to take out the ashtray, heated seat switches, nor the CONSOLE.....Jusus man!. ALL you need to do is, once you have the chrome bezel out, the rubber dash tray out, and the black ABS under the chrome bezel out, ** theres 4 10mm bolts around the shift mechanism that come out. Then you take out the shifter cable, and so forth. Taking out the console is good for workspace, but is so unecessary, and just ads about an 1hr of unecessary wasted time.
E. Martinez Actually there are two styles....one you can get to without removing the console and then the second version. The second version extends further under the opening towards the rear of the console and there isn't enough room to take it out. Not all the shifters are the same shape and length that's why.
ok, ill try it your way, since I trust you being a Mopar mechanic.........
Like I said....just depends on the shifter you have. Look down in there were the back 2 10mm's are and see if the shifter continues under the cupholder assembly. If it does.....unbolting the console and sliding it back about 4-6 inches should be enough room to remove it then. Thanks for watching and for the comment
My Chrysler 2015 will not go into parkk
the car i have is having a different problem. it wont shift out of park & everything is attached etc...prndl not receiving signal from the brake switch??
Depends....does the shifter move at all? Do the brake lights work? Have you taken the trim pieces off and inspected the shifter to make sure the spring didnt break off?
MotorCity Mechanic the guy's key was also stuck in the ignition. Turns out the cable where the white cylinder is was popped out & i had to push it back in & push down on the locking clip. hopefully it holds up...i went ahead and put in the new piece he bought from Chrysler just in case it was to break in the future. car only has 30k on it so everything looked great, not sure why the interlock cable popped out
Sean Day Thanks for the update. Certainly is odd about it coming out of place. Good catch. Have a great 4th!
Is the same part used or a 07 magnum??
For sure......300, Charger, and Magnum. Thanks for asking and for watching. Make sure to subscribe
@@MotorCityMechanic awesome thanks!!
@@richguymcfat Thank You
i have a 2008 magnum. why does my ignition switch click when i switch gear from park?
M Escobar Evening, the reason why you hear a click sound is that the shift interlock cable is operated by the ignition. The click is the shift interlock being released so that you can take the shifter out of park. Thanks for the question and make sure to subscribe
MotorCity Mechanic So the click is normal? I never heard it before or prob never paid attention to it. Thanx man. Im glad there is an actual mechanic on youtube. Not like these wanna be.
It may have started getting louder over time but as long as your not having any issues.....I wouldnt worry. Thanks for the kind words!
what if you just leave the cable off. is it just the gay brake interlock
How much is the cost for that part ?
The Dorman replacement that you may be able to pic up at your local auto parts store is about $16.00. Here is a link to it on amazon: www.amazon.com/gp/product/B004AIHKT2?creativeASIN=B004AIHKT2&linkCode=w00&linkId=RW4NPPS52JK75M2U&ref_=as_sl_pc_qf_sp_asin_til&tag=motorcmecha01-20 . The one in the video from your local dealer should be around $8.00
+MotorCity Mechanic Thank you so much .
+George Leal Your welcome George
Thanks my man .f..... Rt
U helped me thanks
Your welcome! Glad I could help. Thanks for watching and for commenting. Make sure to subscribe.
thats it ?
I'm confused Jay? What are you talking about?
MotorCity Mechanic I found the other video. thank you for help. saved me $$
Yeah there is a part 2. Glad that it helped. Thanks for the comments and dont forget to subscribe!
Great video, super informative
Thanks!
Many many thanks!
Dose this apply to my car if it wont let me take my key out of my car? I go to put it into park and remove my key but it won't unlock..
Does this work for the Sebring ???