# 2005 Hyundai Tucson wont engage into drive **URL:** \ **Category:** Maintenance/Repairs\ **Tags:** hyundai, tucson\ **Created:** [July 9, 2019, 7:05pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-hyundai-tucson-wont-engage-into-drive/144015 "2019-07-09T19:05:09Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 11\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![Pat\_Tiernan\_Matthews](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/p/9fc348/32.png) [@Pat\_Tiernan\_Matthews](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Pat_Tiernan_Matthews)\ **Post date:** [July 9, 2019, 7:05pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-hyundai-tucson-wont-engage-into-drive/144015/1 "2019-07-09T19:05:09Z")
Vehicle makes a clunking noise when coming out of reverse and will not engage drive. What could be the problem? ---
**Author:** ![shadowfax](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/shadowfax/32/13026_2.png) [@shadowfax](https://community.cartalk.com/u/shadowfax)\ **Post date:** [July 9, 2019, 7:08pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-hyundai-tucson-wont-engage-into-drive/144015/2 "2019-07-09T19:08:56Z")
What’s your transmission fluid level, color, and what does it smell like? ---
**Author:** ![Pat\_Tiernan\_Matthews](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/p/9fc348/32.png) [@Pat\_Tiernan\_Matthews](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Pat_Tiernan_Matthews)\ **Post date:** [July 9, 2019, 7:13pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-hyundai-tucson-wont-engage-into-drive/144015/3 "2019-07-09T19:13:40Z")
Its just been replaced. It was completely drained and 7 quarts was just put in. It holds 8 quarts ---
**Author:** ![shadowfax](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/shadowfax/32/13026_2.png) [@shadowfax](https://community.cartalk.com/u/shadowfax)\ **Post date:** [July 9, 2019, 7:20pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-hyundai-tucson-wont-engage-into-drive/144015/4 "2019-07-09T19:20:52Z")
Who did the work? Usually a drain will get somewhere around half the fluid out, so adding 7 quarts would be potentially suspect. Also, what is the level and condition of the fluid _now_? Just because it was exchanged last week doesn’t mean it hasn’t leaked out by now if someone forgot to put the drain plug back in. ---
**Author:** ![Pat\_Tiernan\_Matthews](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/p/9fc348/32.png) [@Pat\_Tiernan\_Matthews](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Pat_Tiernan_Matthews)\ **Post date:** [July 9, 2019, 7:53pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-hyundai-tucson-wont-engage-into-drive/144015/5 "2019-07-09T19:53:05Z")
My husband replaced it. The plug is in and theres no leak anywhere. The vehicle has not been driven. Level and color are good. When put into gear the gear indicator display shows nuetral when it is in drive, park when in nuetral, ---
**Author:** ![VDCdriver](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/vdcdriver/32/30_2.png) [@VDCdriver](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VDCdriver)\ **Post date:** [July 9, 2019, 9:27pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-hyundai-tucson-wont-engage-into-drive/144015/6 "2019-07-09T21:27:50Z")
> [@Pat\_Tiernan\_Matthews](#): > > When put into gear the gear indicator display shows nuetral when it is in drive, park when in nuetral, That would appear to indicate a problem with the shift linkage. ---
**Author:** ![Pat\_Tiernan\_Matthews](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/p/9fc348/32.png) [@Pat\_Tiernan\_Matthews](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Pat_Tiernan_Matthews)\ **Post date:** [July 9, 2019, 9:55pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-hyundai-tucson-wont-engage-into-drive/144015/7 "2019-07-09T21:55:56Z")
Thank you. He is going to check that as soon as the storm stops. ---
**Author:** ![It\_s-Me](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/it_s-me/32/12660_2.png) [@It\_s-Me](https://community.cartalk.com/u/It_s-Me)\ **Post date:** [July 9, 2019, 10:05pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-hyundai-tucson-wont-engage-into-drive/144015/8 "2019-07-09T22:05:26Z")
> [@Pat\_Tiernan\_Matthews](#): > > Its just been replaced. It was completely drained and 7 quarts was just put in. It holds 8 quarts Changed before or after this not engaging in drive problem ? ---
**Author:** ![Pat\_Tiernan\_Matthews](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/p/9fc348/32.png) [@Pat\_Tiernan\_Matthews](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Pat_Tiernan_Matthews)\ **Post date:** [July 9, 2019, 10:43pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-hyundai-tucson-wont-engage-into-drive/144015/9 "2019-07-09T22:43:23Z")
Before and after. He’s going to check the linkage as soon as he can. ---
**Author:** ![George\_San\_Jose1](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/g/e5b9ba/32.png) [@George\_San\_Jose1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/George_San_Jose1)\ **Post date:** [July 10, 2019, 2:56am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-hyundai-tucson-wont-engage-into-drive/144015/10 "2019-07-10T02:56:27Z")
There’s three electrical parts that could fail and contribute to this problem. - transaxle range switch - ATM lever switch - ATM control relay The first place to start however is to check for engine and transmission diagnostic codes. This will probably require the help of a dealership or Hyundai specialist shop. ---
**Author:** ![mperry\_153483](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/a4c791/32.png) [@mperry\_153483](https://community.cartalk.com/u/mperry_153483)\ **Post date:** [July 10, 2019, 7:55am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-hyundai-tucson-wont-engage-into-drive/144015/11 "2019-07-10T07:55:49Z")
> [@Pat\_Tiernan\_Matthews](#): > > When put into gear the gear indicator display shows nuetral when it is in drive, park when in nuetral, I was thinking, he might check the shift cable. The cable connects to the shifter mechanism and sometimes the little bushing at the end breaks. If sloppy, the cable can be replaced or a company makes replacement bushings. [![](https://global.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/original/3X/a/9/a9871dd514d57ceddf5632d4e0a6ca327042dc82.jpeg "The easiest way to fix your Hyundai Tuscon shift cable! Kit includes replacement bushing") ](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2VepN0mtvgY) That would not explain the thump, but might explain the shifter position indicator not agreeing with the gear you are in.