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Auto shift not releasing after break test.
« on: 06 October 2009, 21:11:09 »
Hi everyone.

Just bought an absolute stunning 2.5i V6 CDX on an S plate, full service history, really well looked after and its gorgeous. 82000 on the clock.

Got a prob though........... I turn on the engine and i'm asked for a break test but sometimes after pressing the break i can't move the auto stick from park to drive, eventually it will lift and move. Can anyone help me?
Thought this would be the best place to ask.

Thanks to all for taking a look.

Jason.

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Re: Auto shift not releasing after break test.
« Reply #1 on: 06 October 2009, 21:14:32 »
Possible dodgy switch behind brake pedal
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Re: Auto shift not releasing after break test.
« Reply #2 on: 06 October 2009, 21:29:50 »
Just to ensure you are using correctly, it will only move from park with brakes on...
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Re: Auto shift not releasing after break test.
« Reply #3 on: 06 October 2009, 21:33:41 »
Thanks for the info guys.

I'm pressing the pedal, but sometimes i just dont hear a clicking sound that tells me the shiift can be moved. Should i hear a click?
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Re: Auto shift not releasing after break test.
« Reply #4 on: 06 October 2009, 21:35:54 »
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Thanks for the info guys.

I'm pressing the pedal, but sometimes i just dont hear a clicking sound that tells me the shiift can be moved. Should i hear a click?
Yes. But as TB says are you keeping the pedal depressed when trying to select a gear :question
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Re: Auto shift not releasing after break test.
« Reply #5 on: 06 October 2009, 21:37:49 »
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Thanks for the info guys.

I'm pressing the pedal, but sometimes i just dont hear a clicking sound that tells me the shiift can be moved. Should i hear a click?
Yes, you do hear it..

Solenoid is just under leather under gearstick. Leather gaiter pulls up starting handbrake end...
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Re: Auto shift not releasing after break test.
« Reply #6 on: 06 October 2009, 21:39:48 »
The click on mine is very quiet, I would have to listen hard to hear it, although as I rest my hand on the selector I can "feel" the solenoid act.

It sounds like either a dodgy solenoid or switch ... if it packs up completly there is a manual release

http://homepage.ntlworld.com/andrew.reynolds983/Manuals/Omega2002Manual.pdf

Page 134 - Normal operation

Page 139 - Abnormal operation

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Re: Auto shift not releasing after break test.
« Reply #7 on: 06 October 2009, 22:13:25 »
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Hi everyone.

Just bought an absolute stunning 2.5i V6 CDX on an S plate, full service history, really well looked after and its gorgeous. 82000 on the clock.

Got a prob though........... I turn on the engine and i'm asked for a break test but sometimes after pressing the break i can't move the auto stick from park to drive, eventually it will lift and move. Can anyone help me?
Thought this would be the best place to ask.

Thanks to all for taking a look.

Jason.


New brake light switch required! 

.... but don't break your brake switch when you fit it!  :y  :y
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Re: Auto shift not releasing after break test.
« Reply #8 on: 07 October 2009, 21:22:36 »
Can u tell me where its situated please Andy.

Thanks   :-?
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Re: Auto shift not releasing after break test.
« Reply #9 on: 07 October 2009, 21:26:07 »
Try it whilst pushing the gear selector catch down.

There is s small micro switch the senses when Park is selected which works off the gear shifter.....
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Re: Auto shift not releasing after break test.
« Reply #10 on: 07 October 2009, 21:28:40 »
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Can u tell me where its situated please Andy.

Thanks   :-?

Just above the brake pedal, you've to remove the cardboard cover to get to it.
It was a while back whne I changed mine - it's embarrassing at the lights when you can't engaged D isn't it  ::) - but it was straight forward. The hard bit is actually getting yourself into the footwell to do the job.  ;D  ;D
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Re: Auto shift not releasing after break test.
« Reply #11 on: 07 October 2009, 21:32:30 »
Your so right mate lol. Had a massive queue behind me while the lights went from red to gree to red lol.  ;D.

R they generally expensive and do i just pull it out and push the new one in .

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Re: Auto shift not releasing after break test.
« Reply #12 on: 07 October 2009, 21:35:14 »
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Your so right mate lol. Had a massive queue behind me while the lights went from red to gree to red lol.  ;D.

R they generally expensive and do i just pull it out and push the new one in .

Cheers

£30-ish IIRC
A new switch has a plunger that needs pulling out to meet the pedal so that the brake light works AND your cruise (if fitted) ........ like I say it was a long time ago since I did mine.
Have you looked in the maintencance section? I think there's something in there about it.  :-/  :y
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Re: Auto shift not releasing after break test.
« Reply #13 on: 07 October 2009, 21:36:33 »
I'll have a look soon mate. wots fuel economy like on urs?
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Re: Auto shift not releasing after break test.
« Reply #14 on: 07 October 2009, 21:41:33 »
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I'll have a look soon mate. wots fuel economy like on urs?

mine's a 3.0 Around town it does around 20/21 I have seen very low 30's on a nice long easy run at c75/80 mph. However long runs for me, usually means I'm towing, in which case it's anything from 20 down to my ultimate of ......  :-? :-?
 
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