shifter stuck in park/brake light switch
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2000 S430
shifter stuck in park/brake light switch
Hi All,
I have a 200 S430 and the shifter is stuck in park. The mechanic says that there is a 50% chance that it's the brake light switch. Has anybody else had this problem and do you think it's the brake light switch? Could it be anything else?
Thanks!
I have a 200 S430 and the shifter is stuck in park. The mechanic says that there is a 50% chance that it's the brake light switch. Has anybody else had this problem and do you think it's the brake light switch? Could it be anything else?
Thanks!
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04 S430 (sold),05 X5 4.4i, 02 325i, 87 560SL, 85 Alfa Romeo
The short answer is that it is not your brake switch, but a little plastic piece that is located inside your shifter that is prone to failure.
There are option to get it fixed. I removed mine to prevent any further issues.
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2010 Range Rover S/C 2010 Land Rover LR4 HSE Lux Plus 2007 BMW R1200GS
I had an SL500 that did that and it was the brake light switch. It's a two position switch, position one is the brake lights and position two is the shift lock. The car was under warrenty and it took the tech about 20 min. to replace it.
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S 320 - 2001
If your car is 2003+ , then you should have an emergency release next to shifter- .....small hole - push pen or small screwdriver inside to release shifter.
If not then it can be released by striking a small part of the mechanism beneath the shifter knob (take the cover off), but only if you know what you are doing.
Failing that, then like me its a phone call to breakdown recovery, and your car dragged onboard to the nearest MB dealer.
$700 for new shifter selector
good luck
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2005 S500
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I have the plastic part in stock and I can ship worldwide. Log on to www.monoglobal.com.au to view and order the part.
Internal plastic lever is there to prevent children from inadvertedly moving the gearstick lever out of Park. Removing the lever may cause your car to roll away down a hill with your kids inside.
Choose from original plastic or high strength aluminum. Repairs can be done by any reputable MBZ shop in about an hour or two. No need for recoding with Star Diagnosis.
Internal plastic lever is there to prevent children from inadvertedly moving the gearstick lever out of Park. Removing the lever may cause your car to roll away down a hill with your kids inside.
Choose from original plastic or high strength aluminum. Repairs can be done by any reputable MBZ shop in about an hour or two. No need for recoding with Star Diagnosis.
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ML350 2003
Shifter Stuck in "R"
I HAVE ML350 2003 W163, IT HAS NO BRAKE PEDAL SWITCH (HAS Brake Pressure Sensor), SOMETIMES THE SHIFT LEVER GETS JAMMED IN “R”, THERE ARE NO FAULT LIGHTS FOR ABS, ESP, BAS ETC, I CAN UNLOCK THE JAM WITH A SCREWDRIVER AND THE LEVER CHANGES WORKS WELL.
QUESTION: COULD THE JAMMING IN THE SHIFT LEVER BE CAUSED BY MALFUNCTION OF THE SOLENOID IN THE GEAR SHIFT ASSEMBLY?
GREATLY THANK YOU FOR FEEDBACK. REGARDS
QUESTION: COULD THE JAMMING IN THE SHIFT LEVER BE CAUSED BY MALFUNCTION OF THE SOLENOID IN THE GEAR SHIFT ASSEMBLY?
GREATLY THANK YOU FOR FEEDBACK. REGARDS
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04 clk500 cabriolet
04 clk 500
hey guys
first issue was ABS BAC Break wear sensor and ESP showing up on display also abs light on
car wont release from Park
Disconnected battery and reset it got it in drive
went into limp mode the whole way home
No switch under dash
replaced the fluid pressure switch in Master
Now while driving all came on again but this time I tried to back into the driveway and car thinks it is in neutral
tried pulling forward same thing
Again disconnected battery and was able to get it into the garage.
Im told since no break switch under dash replace the fluid pressure sensor on Master but there may be one in the Booster also
Can anyone tell me if they have had this happen and is it the switch or from what I am reading is it the shifter?
There is a clanking noise under the car in the linkage switching gears now I havent gotten under to find it
Ty Gentleman
first issue was ABS BAC Break wear sensor and ESP showing up on display also abs light on
car wont release from Park
Disconnected battery and reset it got it in drive
went into limp mode the whole way home
No switch under dash
replaced the fluid pressure switch in Master
Now while driving all came on again but this time I tried to back into the driveway and car thinks it is in neutral
tried pulling forward same thing
Again disconnected battery and was able to get it into the garage.
Im told since no break switch under dash replace the fluid pressure sensor on Master but there may be one in the Booster also
Can anyone tell me if they have had this happen and is it the switch or from what I am reading is it the shifter?
There is a clanking noise under the car in the linkage switching gears now I havent gotten under to find it
Ty Gentleman
