2009 Dodge Challenger

Asked by Freddie Apr 29, 2016 at 06:13 PM about the 2009 Dodge Challenger R/T RWD

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

Why won't it shift into gear if it's dead

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Bob answered 8 years ago

If it is "dead" just have a funeral and bury it or have it cremated.

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158,955

Bob answered 8 years ago

If the battery is dead the shift safety interlock operated by a switch on the brake pedal will not let you shift out of park. Recharging the battery or applying jumper cables should let you shift out of park.

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