No.5 Vehicle Moves In P Position, Or Parking Gear Does Not Disengage When Shifted Out Of P Position

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2005 Mazda RX-8. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

VEHICLE MOVES IN P POSITION DESCRIPTION AND POSSIBLE CAUSE

5	Vehicle moves in P position, or parking gear does not disengage when shifted out of P position
DESCRIPTION	Vehicle rolls on a downward slope in P position. Tires lock when shifted out of P position. Vehicle does not move in D range and R position when accelerator pedal is depressed, and engine remains in stall condition.
POSSIBLE CAUSE	Parking mechanism malfunction (May have effect on noise or shock from transmission) Improper adjustment of selector lever If vehicle moves in N position, perform No.4 "VEHICLE MOVES IN N POSITION"