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Impossible to change gear from "P"

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Old 05-10-2015, 03:46 PM
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Hello, last year I parked in the garage my XJS 6.0 v!" from 1995. Now I can start engine normally, but impossible to change gear. Can anybody help?? Is it mechanical or electic block?
I tried to open console, but do not see anything.


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Old 05-10-2015, 07:07 PM
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Is your driveway / garage on an incline?
 
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Old 05-10-2015, 07:10 PM
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Originally Posted by allexxx
Hello, last year I parked in the garage my XJS 6.0 v!" from 1995. Now I can start engine normally, but impossible to change gear. Can anybody help?? Is it mechanical or electic block?
I tried to open console, but do not see anything.


Thanks
Alex
Rock the car back and forth, like you are trying to roll it. Release the handbrake first.
 
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Old 05-10-2015, 07:54 PM
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It's most likely the "Gear Shift Interlock". It prevents you from shifting into gear if you don't step on the Brake Pedal first. The Brake Light Switch is not making the connection when you step on the brake (prior to shifting out of Park). Try tapping the Brake Pedal or tapping it sideways a few times. If the switch is completely gone and you need to move the car, try this fix.

 

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Old 05-10-2015, 09:59 PM
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What he said
 
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Old 05-11-2015, 02:13 AM
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Originally Posted by Flint Ironstag
Is your driveway / garage on an incline?
No, it is 100% flat in the undergraund complex of garages.
 
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Old 10-11-2015, 04:49 AM
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Default Thank you.

I finally had time to try and it works.
Thanks again.
 
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