Stuck in Park: Why Your Car Won’t Go Into Gear
You jump in your car and start it up, but it won’t shift out of park. So what are you supposed to do? Calling a tow truck or mechanic might be in order, but not before you check these easier fixes.
Category: Transmission
What is a Transmission Control Unit?
A transmission control unit is similar to an engine control unit, but it is specifically responsible for the efficient operation of modern transmissions. In order to accomplish this, a TCU has to take inputs from a variety of sensors and controllers and then delivers output parameters to a number of electronically-controlled components.
What is a Transaxle?
Transaxles have been around almost as long as the automobile itself, but they have really started to gain traction over the last few decades.
What is a Transmission?
Transmissions represent one of the two main components in automotive powertrains. They can be either manual or automatic, but there are also a few other variations on the theme.
