Mercedes E class stuck in Park

chipbeck

My E class has been parked on my drive for six months. With some degree of difficulty and with a new battery I've managed to reverse it off the drive. It's now stuck on the road at the front of the house as the gear lever won't shift out of 'P'. Any help would be appreciated as I can't leave the damn thing there.

movilogo

Calling to AA/RAC?
Ringing Mercedes dealers?
Contacting some independent mechanics?

vikingaero

On some autos you can lift up the gear lever surround and insert a screwdriver into a slot to override the gear lock and allow you to shift it into neutral. It's often even easier on Japanese cars which have the lock release mechanism on the surface.

w.dws

Suggestions here
http://wiki.answers.com/Q/What_do_you_do_if_your_car_is_stuck_in_park

somech

vikingaero wrote: »

On some autos you can lift up the gear lever surround and insert a screwdriver into a slot to override the gear lock and allow you to shift it into neutral. It's often even easier on Japanese cars which have the lock release mechanism on the surface.

correct depending on age the routine is listed in the handbook

petrolhead69

When it happened to mine it was the brake light switch, even though the brake lights were working.
Anyone near you got carsoft mb?

chipbeck

petrolhead69 wrote: »

When it happened to mine it was the brake light switch, even though the brake lights were working.
Anyone near you got carsoft mb?

Hoping it's the same for me petrol head. What's carsoft mb?

RAC fellah came and shoved a screwdriver down the backend of the gears. At least I can move the bloomin thing now. Just needs a screwdriver to get going. People use these anyway don't they......instead of keys!:rotfl:

chipbeck

Googled that carsoft so I understand what that is.

I'm assuming changing the brake light switch is reasonably cheap and reasonably easy. Think I'll try a straight replacement first.

chipbeck

somech wrote: »

correct depending on age the routine is listed in the handbook

Thanks this is what the RAC guy did.....was even going to leave me his screwdriver as it now forms part of my driving experience!:rotfl:

petrolhead69

5 minute job and £9.60 for the part from the dealer (my car has ESP, I believe the older switch for cars with ASR and BAS is a bit dearer) . might not be whats causing your fault though but I suppose its cheaper than paying for a diagnotic.

chipbeck wrote: »

Googled that carsoft so I understand what that is.

I'm assuming changing the brake light switch is reasonably cheap and reasonably easy. Think I'll try a straight replacement first.