2012 Alphard 3.5 V6 goes in gear but doesn't drive.

[Duke of Here]

Hi All,

 

I am new here and would really appreciate your help.

 

My Alphard just stopped driving with the engine light come on. I can move the gear stick from Park to Reverse and to Drive but the car will remain insitu - no movement.

The engine runs fine, starts first time but the only issue is it doesnt respond to gear.

Can someone please advise or recommend the best garage I can take it to in the Midlands area?

Thank you.

[Rojie]

1 hour ago, Duke of Here said:

Hi All,

 

I am new here and would really appreciate your help.

 

My Alphard just stopped driving with the engine light come on. I can move the gear stick from Park to Reverse and to Drive but the car will remain insitu - no movement.

The engine runs fine, starts first time but the only issue is it doesn't respond to gear.

Can someone please advise or recommend the best garage I can take it to in the Midlands area?

Thank you.

 

Hello Henry,

 

Welcome to the Forum.

 

Have you just bought this vehicle ? Private, or from a business ?

 

There is a section on garages within this forum.

[Duke of Here]

I bought the car privately 4 months ago. Shall I repost this in the garage section?

[Rojie]

1 hour ago, Duke of Here said:

I bought the car privately 4 months ago. Shall I repost this in the garage section?

 

No, not necessary. It's OK here.

 

I was suggesting you review the Garage Section for a recommended business near your location.

[Chris.ac]

Prior to this, did you make any modification involving wiring, even if not seemingly related? 

 

Does it have an aftermarket headunit fitted etc? 

 

Does the dash show the change in selected gear?

 

 

[Duke of Here]

15 hours ago, Chris.ac said:

Prior to this, did you make any modification involving wiring, even if not seemingly related? 

 

Does it have an aftermarket headunit fitted etc? 

 

Does the dash show the change in selected gear?

 

 

The previous owner installed an aftermarket head unit and a subwoofer. That was all. 

[Gamith]

When you move the gear selector is there any sort of resistance - I am wondering whether the link between the selector and the gearbox may have come loose. it looks like there should be a cable connecting the two. (this is for a 2005 model though - yours may be different).