I have a 2001 MDX and I cant get it to go into gear. When I depress the brake, I cant move the shifter from park into R,N or any of the D's....what do you think is the problem

There is a shift solenoid that functions when the brake pedal is depressed. When the ignition is turned on and the brake pedal is depressed the shift solenoid pin retracts allowing the shift to be placed into gear. Using a screw driver only depresses the lever to move the shifter to place it into gear. The ignition key will not go back into park because the pin on the solenoid is extended preventing the shifter to be put into park. The solenoid must be replaced to get everything back to normal.

Most automatic transmission cars/trucks have a solenoid lock on the shifter that requires the brake pedal to be depressed in order to move the shifter out of park. This prevents a child from accidentally knocking the car into gear if the parent is out of the car and the child is inside but not yet restrained. If the solenoid fails the shifter will not move. Most vehicles have a manual override to release the shifter (in case of battery dying, for example). Check the owners manual to see if and where the release button is.

There is no "gearshift override button" If the gear shift cannot be moved from PARK whith the key on and the brake pedal depressed, turn the key to the LOCK position and remove the key. Then re-insert the key and turn it one "click" to the OFF position (if the instrument cluster lights up, you turned it too far). The shifter will then be able to move. Place the shifter in NEUTRAL and hold the service brake while starting the engine. The shifter can then be moved to any position desired. If it is placed in PARK, you will have to repeat the procedure to get it going again.

Also, you should check your brake lamps. The shift interlock is probably not working properly due to a problem with your brake lamp circuit.

shifter interlock motor bad

If you can't move the shifter from park to drive , check to see if your brake lights are functional.The brake switch unlocks shifter when the brakes are applied.

ck brake switch,,shifter will not move,,if brake switch on brake peddle does not activate it ,

You need to have the dealer check the inter lock solenoid on the shifter cable,
It is powered by the ignition and brake light switch,pushing the brake releases the solenoid and allows you to move shifter.

Sounds like you have a brake lamp switch which is going bad. The brake lamp switch supplies power to the 'shifter release' solenoid. If this switch is malfunctioning, it will not let you take it out of "Park." Simple to replace.

Check the switch under the brake pedal assembly. use a check light. black aligator clip tp ground. point of light to where the wire attachments are located at the switch. depress the brake and see if the light goes on when you press the brake. If it does not replace the switch.

Had a problem with not being able to move shifter. Took the vehicle to Lincoln dealership to have checked out. Just knew it was going to cost me big money well it cost me $1.45. The problem was fuse number 16 if this fuse is bad the vehicle will not shift. I hope this info will help.