Audi A3 Cabrio Transmission wont go into park
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Audi A3 Cabrio Transmission wont go into park
Why doesn't my Audi transmission go into park?
There could be many reasons why your Audi A3 Cabrio transmission doesn't go into park. The most common reasons are:
- Shift lock solenoid - The shift lock solenoid is the mechanism that stops the Audi A3 Cabrio from being able to be shifted out of park when the vehicle is off, it also won't let you put your vehicle into drive without turning on your ignition and putting your foot on the brake.
- Ignition barrel - the ignition barrel generally makes it hard to get the transmission out of park but a ignition barrel/tumbler can make it difficult to get into park as well
- Faulty shifter mechanism - If the shifter mechanism has a lot of play it can make it difficult to shift
- Faulty shifter cable - Generally automatic transmissions have a single cable which is connected to transmission if it has been damaged or has broken it can prevent the gears from engaging properly
- Failing transmission - an internal issue inside the transmission could also cause the transmission not to shift properly
A couple of ways to tell if your transmission is starting to develop an issue:-
- It intermittently has trouble going into any gear
- The Audi A3 Cabrio's shifter has excessive movement
The transmission can be diagnosed at your local workshop and depending on the issue it will depend on what repair will be carried out, this can vary from a simple shifter bushes replacement to a complete transmission overhaul or replacement.
If you don't get your Audi A3 Cabrio transmission repaired when it starts to have problems you can get caught out. Generally, if you can't put your vehicle into park you can't take the key out of the ignition which means you won't be able to lock it and you'll be up for a tow to your local workshop.
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