# 2019 Chrysler Pacifica - Gear shifter messed up

**URL:** <https://community.cartalk.com/t/2019-chrysler-pacifica-gear-shifter-messed-up/192539>\
**Category:** Maintenance/Repairs\
**Tags:** chrysler\
**Created:** [August 29, 2023, 3:58am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2019-chrysler-pacifica-gear-shifter-messed-up/192539 "2023-08-29T03:58:12Z")\
**Posts on this page:** 3\
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**Author:** ![Ashduskee](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/df788c/32.png) [@Ashduskee](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Ashduskee)\
**Post date:** [August 29, 2023, 3:58am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2019-chrysler-pacifica-gear-shifter-messed-up/192539/1 "2023-08-29T03:58:13Z")

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2019 pacifica cannot change from park to drive when you first crank it.

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**Author:** ![Tester](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/tester/32/15976_2.png) [@Tester](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Tester)\
**Post date:** [August 29, 2023, 1:49pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2019-chrysler-pacifica-gear-shifter-messed-up/192539/2 "2023-08-29T13:49:48Z")

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There may be a problem with the brake pedal inter-lock switch, or the shifter inter-lock solenoid.

These are safety devices that prevent the shifter from moving out of park unless the brake pedal is depressed.

Tester

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**Author:** ![lion9car](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/59ef9b/32.png) [@lion9car](https://community.cartalk.com/u/lion9car)\
**Post date:** [August 29, 2023, 2:30pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2019-chrysler-pacifica-gear-shifter-messed-up/192539/3 "2023-08-29T14:30:01Z")

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Have someone check if your brake lights are on when you’re trying to shift.