tim091
Active Member
My CL500 was sticking in Park and eventually locked there completely. A common issue it seems caused either by a faulty brake pedal switch or by the failure of a small plastic part in the shifter. Mine was the plastic bit in the shifter. Looking at approx £500 +VAT (+ several hours labour) to replace the shifter I decided to go the DIY route.
Long story involving ordering the wrong plastic part so ended up just removing the metal arm in the shifter that is moved by the solenoid when you step on the brake pedal. All works fine now but it means that there is no longer the need to step on the brake to shift out of Park, the shifter can be moved whenever you feel like it, ignition off or on.
I have no problem with that but am wondering if there may be an issue with legality/MOT?
Long story involving ordering the wrong plastic part so ended up just removing the metal arm in the shifter that is moved by the solenoid when you step on the brake pedal. All works fine now but it means that there is no longer the need to step on the brake to shift out of Park, the shifter can be moved whenever you feel like it, ignition off or on.
I have no problem with that but am wondering if there may be an issue with legality/MOT?
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