Selector lever locked in P

[Headbend]

Embarrassing incident outside the doctors. I couldn't move the selector on my E51 out of Park. Came back to it after 10 minutes and it behaved ok. Anyone else had this problem? What might it be caused by?

 

[Russ1]

Is there any chance you just forgot to put your foot on the brake before selecting drive,,?

 

[Denburn]

Embarrassing incident outside the doctors. I couldn't move the selector on my E51 out of Park. Came back to it after 10 minutes and it behaved ok. Anyone else had this problem? What might it be caused by?

You do know that there’s a button next to the automatic gearshift that you push in ( use a key or something as it goes in deep) this will allow you to shift manually to reverse or go to drive, this is an emergency override, I am having the same problem with one of my motors and have had a few replies posted from other that may help you

 

[LeStempy]

There's another thread about this here

https://forum.elgrandoc.uk/threads/automatic-shift-is-sticking-advise-help-please.18046/

 

[Headbend]

I didn't know about the button! I'll try and find it tomorrow; thank you very much! I did go through the start up routine a few times: even got out and locked the door behind me! Of course, an override button would enable car to be moved at least. I've had the car three months now, and I absolutely love it!!

 

[Denburn]

 

[Denburn]

Zoom in you will see a wee black button just to the right of the gear shift your one will be located in the same area.

It’s so good when others give advice that some models the button is Red.

 

[Headbend]

Many thanks. Its minus5°C outside, so I'll check it in the morning. But very relieved to have the info, thankyou.

 

[Lize]

My button is red on S1, you will need a pen or similar to push and hold it in while you move the gear stick. Also works if you accidentally turn the engine off still in drive and want to shift to park.

 

[Headbend]

Thanks. I have the red shift lock button, but you don't mean that...?

 

[Lize]

Thanks. I have the red shift lock button, but you don't mean that...?

Yes, exactly that.

 

[Lize]

I’ve always thought them badly named and really it’s shift unlock.

 

[Headbend]

Ok. So holding that in with a pencil should work? I've never used it, but assumed it was to stop car hunting for gears when eg descending hills, or in slow traffic. Without a pencil !!

 

[Lize]

Yes, it will allow you to change gear if there’s a problem or ignition is off. Do press and hold the brake if your engine is running though, I’d hate for your Elgrand to shoot off and hit something!

You can hold the gearbox down gears on hills, that’s done by moving the lever across to + and - section on left then up and down to choose the gear which is then displayed in centre of speedo where it normally says D etc. Just move lever back sideways to normal position to resume full auto.

It’s also handy to get more power by selecting lower gear when overtaking.

 

[Headbend]

Thankyou. I am so impressed with the willingness to share on this forum. If only the rest of society followed suit!

 

[Parentalnightmare]

I had the same problem in my wife suzuki swift. If I moved the shifter before pressing the brake pedal the lock wouldn't move.
So maybe you moved the shifter hard to the left just before you pressed the brake and jammed the mechanism slightly and by turning off the ignition reset the switch.

 

[Andyzz]

There is a close-up picture of the button you have to press

 

[Headbend]

Thanks. Shift lock, pressed in with a pencil, becomes shift unlock. Really very clever, these Japanese engineers!

 

[AlanM]

 

[Pixelpoker]

There is a close-up picture of the button you have to press

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