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[Bob G]

Hope I can explain this properly, twice today on starting the car I have pulle on the lock on the auton shift to release the shift to select gears, and twice it was stuck and not moving.  In the end I had to call AA, who got in and by forcing stick forward released it.  Suggested that on getting home I leave it in N but you have to put it in P and relse the catch to get keys out. So what it my problem?

2.0L  x reg GLS Auto

[0795omega]

you do know you have to press the foot brake at the same time to release it i take it?

[Kevin Wood]

Well, the AA guy should Please read the manual. No need to force the stick, as there's a little catch under the gearstick boot that can be used to release the lever in an emergency.

Do the brake lights work? Often a failed brake light switch can cause this.

[Bob G]

Kev
Forced was probably not the right word pushed it forward might be better, never heard about applying footbrake before, unless I have done it sub conscioulsy but yes you are correct what is embarassing is all the yeras with an auto and I do this Doh

[RobG]

 Releases the yellow lever controlled by a solenoid energised when footbrake applied