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Battery ran down, now car stuck in Park!

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Old Mar 30, 2017 | 06:02 PM
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Default Battery ran down, now car stuck in Park!

My wife inherited a 2004 Crossfire coupe, and while parked, the battery ran down. I charged the battery back up, and when I started the car, the alarm went off, and the shifter is locked in Park? What is the deal? I never disconnected the terminals, but did try pulling the circuit breaker for the alarm, to no avail. What do I have to do to get this car drivable, again? Thanks in advance!
 
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Old Mar 31, 2017 | 07:20 AM
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Some cars will lock the shifter ( jamb) if the steering is loaded - under stress. l would try to rotate the steering and then check the shifter again, its worth a try. Woody
 
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Old Mar 31, 2017 | 08:28 AM
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Originally Posted by Bassg45
My wife inherited a 2004 Crossfire coupe, and while parked, the battery ran down. I charged the battery back up, and when I started the car, the alarm went off, and the shifter is locked in Park? What is the deal? I never disconnected the terminals, but did try pulling the circuit breaker for the alarm, to no avail. What do I have to do to get this car drivable, again? Thanks in advance!
There is a slot in the shifter gate that you push a ballpoint pen or a similar sized object down, this moves an interlock and allows the gear shift to move.
I understand from your statement that the car runs OK but cannot move.
The alarm requires more thought. Did you tell us all the facts?
The Owners Manual tells you how to do the above trick. You do have the owners manual?
 
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Old Mar 31, 2017 | 03:34 PM
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And 180's first line in his signature is a link to common issues and documentation. You can download all manuals there.
 
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