Manual shift gear locked
11-15-2009, 10:58 PM
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Manual shift gear locked
In my 2005 ML 350 The shift gear is not releasing from the park position. Few days ago the engine light was on but I think it came from the gas cap not closed properly. After few start up the light went off but still not able to release the shift from the park position. No more light in my dashboard. When I forced the locking position, the truck run with no problem till I put it back in park and stock again. Any ideas? Thanks
11-16-2009, 09:37 AM
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Likely that its a bad brake light switch. This controls the release of the shifter when the brake is depressed. Should be a simple fix. Just do not use an aftermarket swith and be certain you get the correct part number as there are several flavors.
11-16-2009, 12:47 PM
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You can stick a pen down in the little hole near the D gear and it'll unlock. However, you will not have brake lights.
11-18-2009, 01:57 PM
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hey i have been having the same problems but now just the other day i was sriving it and it wouldnt leave first gear ? so i took it back home check engine light is on now and i still have same problem it wont let me put in park with the car on i have to put in neutral and then turn off the car and then it lets me put in park and advice would help thanks
