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Rained pretty hard getting code P0705 car won’t go into park without turning it off

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Old Apr 29, 2023 | 07:34 PM
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Rained pretty hard getting code P0705 car won’t go into park without turning it off

Is there a video / DIY to replace the floor shifter? Car won’t go into park unless I turn car off
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You might want to strip down and use some contact cleaner on the selector printed circuit board, disconnect battery earth first, if it was just rainwater.


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You might want to strip down and use some contact cleaner on the selector printed circuit board, disconnect battery earth first, if it was just rainwater.

(14) Mercedes w210 how to remove gear selector - YouTube
thank you. Yeah it’s just rain water been a couple days now so I’m hopeful this will help it get back to normal
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