Unusual gearshift lever problem
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'98 E320 4Matic, '85 380SL
Unusual gearshift lever problem
Tried to manually downshift from D, but the gearshift lever physically won't move left over to the 4 position. Worked just fine a month ago or so when I used the lower gears. Any ideas on what could cause this?
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From: San Jose, CA
2000 E430 Sport
shifter
It is the gear selector switch. It is the locking mechanism for the shifter. My friend just had a the same problem with his S class. Turn off radio and air turn the key to position 2 and ease into the break slowly. Once you hear the click the lock will open. If this dosen't work the piece will cost around $500 or more.
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'98 E320 4Matic, '85 380SL
Thanks for the suggestion.
There's definitely something weird going on with the shift interlock. I can shift out of park with/without the key with/without pressing the brake. It should only come out of park when both the key is in position 2 AND the brake is depressed.
Does the interlock normally control the D<-->4 shift? If not, perhaps this a matter of adjustment?
There's definitely something weird going on with the shift interlock. I can shift out of park with/without the key with/without pressing the brake. It should only come out of park when both the key is in position 2 AND the brake is depressed.
Does the interlock normally control the D<-->4 shift? If not, perhaps this a matter of adjustment?
