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I can't get the gear shift to move.  The car starts perfectly.  No warning indicator lights have come on.  I checked all fluids and all are fine and clean.  What do you suggest may be wrong with my car?  I don't want to take it to a mechanic until I know what the problem might be.  I want to have some knowledge of the problem.  Thanks for any help you can give.  

Check to make sure your brake lights are working the shifter works thru the brake pedal switch.