its an auto and i can shift it into gear without pushing the brake......does anyone know how that system works and what needs fixed?

 

Mines like that to. I think most rams can do that.

Sorry Im not sure how to fix it.

 

Coming from a '96 Jeep Grand Cherokee that requires the brake be depressed to shift, I was surprised to see this newer truck not have that same interlock system. Also, to lock the steering wheel I found I have to rotate it about 3/4 turn to the left. The Jeep's locks at about 1/8th turn to the right.

 

i would think that its not supposed to be like that especially being this new....i know most of the older vehicles you have to pull it towards you then shift

 

These trucks have the interlock, but its really really weak. about 2 to three times of shifting with out pressing the break will wear it out.

Because of that if I ever have my little nephew in the truck with me and need to run into a store real quick he always goes with me, or I pull the keys.

I saw a mom and her kid pull up to a liquor tore one night and she left her three year old kid in the car (running) while she ran inside to get her booze. I was sitting there watching the kid, I had some funny feeling that he was going to hit that shifter. It was an old 80's model Lincoln. Sure as rain he grabbed it and pulled it down into reverse, and away the car went. I waited for it to get past my door hoping that the wheel didnt turn and smack my truck. The car picked up speed and slammed into a power pole on a curb on the opposite side of the parking lot. Thankfully when the kid was thrown into the back seat he didn't get hurt. All the while mom was still in the store. I opened the door on the car to see if he was hurt. He wasn't but his mom was freaking out, and it wasnt because her kid just got thrown around the cab of a car like a doll; it was because her bling bling Lincoln got a dent in it. Needless to say I was more than pissed.

 

I cant remember if I have to pull it towards me then shift, but all in all it'll do it with no brakes. Not a very good safety feature.

 

I can shift gears without applying the breaks as well. I always depress the break before shifting anyway.

 

i also depress the brake so that it will not wear off..

 

The shift interlock in my S-10 is a pain in my *** to shift!

 

No interlock on my Ram but my Durango has it. I don't have kids so when the D is out of warranty I'm removing the interlock.