96 XJS conv. Gearshift lever wont move out of park. Vehicle starts but wont move into park. How does one get the lever to move to park? Is this a common problem on this model jag? Have heard about this problem with the XJ saloon and sometimes with the xk8 sometimes. Comments/suggestions?

 

You're pushing the lever to the side, and then trying to move it, with your foot on the brake? Do the brake lights come on?

There is a solenoid to allow the lever to move out of park when the brake is pressed.

 

Brake lights do come on. Pushing the lever to the left? No, I don't think so. The lever moves slightly to the right. This is an intermittent issue. Thanks for the info on the solenoid.