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Omega Help Area => Omega General Help => Topic started by: AndersH on 30 January 2007, 21:27:36

Title: Neutral without starting
Post by: AndersH on 30 January 2007, 21:27:36

Need to do some work under the passenger side of the car but that side is near a wall. The car won't start so I can't move it - it also won't let me put it in neutral to push it! Is there any way to get the car in neutral without starting it?
Cheers,
Andy

Title: Re: Neutral without starting
Post by: TheBoy on 30 January 2007, 21:34:50

Auto? Ign on, foot on brake, move gearstick.

If battery disconnected, lift out gaiter and you will see the yellow park lock solenoid...

Title: Re: Neutral without starting
Post by: AndersH on 30 January 2007, 21:37:15

As simple as that eh?! Now you mention it I do recall having to use the brake first to change the gear in happier car-working times!
Many thanks!

Title: Re: Neutral without starting
Post by: AndersH on 30 January 2007, 21:47:54

Blimey! I don't know which was heavier, pushing the car or trying to turn the steering wheel! All done though now cheers.

Title: Re: Neutral without starting
Post by: TheBoy on 30 January 2007, 21:48:57

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Blimey! I don't know which was heavier, pushing the car or trying to turn the steering wheel! All done though now cheers.

1.7 tonnes is never easy to push ;)

Title: Re: Neutral without starting
Post by: tunnie on 30 January 2007, 22:26:01

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Blimey! I don't know which was heavier, pushing the car or trying to turn the steering wheel! All done though now cheers.

1.7 tonnes is never easy to push ;)

Funny you should mention that, when my 2.2 died in the garage one night (flat battery) I could not move it, was in neutral and hand break off but could not move it 1cm.

When the Senator was in the same side, i was too close to open the bonnet. I pushed my leg in there and managed to rock it back about 3"  :-/ :-/

2.1 ton car thats an auto in Park is easier to push than a 1.7 ton car!!  ;D ;D