Gear lever will not come out from "P"

[INKJET]

2000 year model 320CLK Auto

Now and again the gear lever refuses to come out of the park position. It can be released by pushing a pencil down the child proof flap (merc speak in hand book) below the D position. Will work fine for days then just jams.

Any thoughts where to start?

Merc 320CLK 2000
MG Magnette 1957

 

[television]

2000 year model 320CLK Auto

Now and again the gear lever refuses to come out of the park position. It can be released by pushing a pencil down the child proof flap (merc speak in hand book) below the D position. Will work fine for days then just jams.

Any thoughts where to start?

Merc 320CLK 2000
MG Magnette 1957

If it is like some other cars it will be the brake light switch, before I try and search could I have the vin first 9 numbers.


Malcolm

 

[biglee]

Hi inkjet I know very little but I did see a post on this a few days ago I think it relates to the stop/brake switch that operates off the pedal. If it is faulty the car does not know you have depressed the brake and will not let you out of park. I understand the pencil solution only works on certain models and can be detrimental if used often. I am only repeating what I can remember but if you do a search at the top or look at some threads over the last couple of weeks I think you will find it. There are many more techies on here that can guide you better so good luck. Lee

 

[INKJET]

Malcolm

VIN WOB 208365 2F 165976 0

When/if it sticks again i'll check if the brake lights come on, but i guess there is more than one switch in sensor?

INKJET

 

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VIN WOB 208365 2F 165976 0

When/if it sticks again i'll check if the brake lights come on, but i guess there is more than one switch in sensor?

INKJET

Sorry when this fault accures,it does not effect the brake lights. I will check late in the day when i fire up computer 2.
The fault where valid kills data lines.

Malcolm

 

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pleased to tell you that it should be the switch above the brake pedal (£9)


Occasionally it is not possible to move the selector lever on cars with touch shift. = Replace switch.

Have a nice day,its simple to do, 1 x 17mm nut.


Malcolm

 

[INKJET]

Malcolm

Many thanks just collected the switch for £9.00, looks like a Sunday job.