2002 Mitsubishi Eclipse car stall / wont come out of park

2002 MITSUBISHI ECLIPSE
188,700 MILES • 4 CYL • FWD • AUTOMATIC
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PARKEN
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I was driving my car about 45mph when my cat stalled. I initially heard a high pitch whine, then my cat stalled. I put the car in park and then could not move the transmission out of park. When I tried to restart my car, it would crank but not turn. The sound was almost like it would be a dead battery, but lights, radio, and windows all worked.

What could this be??
Jul 3, 2010 at 11:39 PM
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KHLOW2008
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Hi parken,

Are the dash indicator lights showing?
Jul 4, 2010 at 5:05 AM
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PARKEN
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yes they are showong up
Jul 4, 2010 at 6:58 AM
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KHLOW2008
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Are you able to crank the engine? Crank means the engine is turning. If there is only a click and the engine does not turn, means it is not cranking.

If the engine is cranking and not firning up, it is a different.

Whining noise before the engine cutting out does not sound good.

Check if there are any engine oil.

For further diagnosis for not starting, click the " First Things To Check " link at bottom of post.
Jul 4, 2010 at 1:12 PM
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PARKEN
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engine is firing but not turning over. I checked the oil and it was fine.

Could it be computer related? Since the engine is cranking but not firing and I cannot release the car out of park, I did not know if the computer module would control all of these functions.

Thanks!!
Jul 4, 2010 at 1:36 PM
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KHLOW2008
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Check if the stop lights are working. When the stop lights fails, you would not be able to shift out of park.

That could mean you have a blown fuse which can cause non starting.
Jul 4, 2010 at 1:47 PM