Wont go out of park.

Discussion in 'General Motoring' started by ransley, Dec 24, 2008.

  1. ransley

    ransley Guest

    2002 V40 auto 5 speed, Yesterday it was not wanting to release from
    Park, today I cant get it to go out of park. Im sure its a simple fix
    but it is in a garage and I can not access much. Any ideas before I
    have to tow it. Not a good day to have no car. Foot is on brake, I
    tried rocking it, is this common.
     
    ransley, Dec 24, 2008
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    Mr. V Guest

  3. ransley

    ransley Guest

    ransley, Dec 24, 2008
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  4. ransley

    ransley Guest

    How do I remove the cover, it looks like the cover around the shift
    lever is snapped on, it all looks snapped on except for one screw I
    saw on the carpet, but it is 20f in the garage and cold makes plastic
    brittle. It also says it could be the brake light switch, is that
    easier to find and test. What happens is the knob on the shifter wont
    release, so its stuck in park. Thanks again.
     
    ransley, Dec 25, 2008
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    Brian Sørup Guest

    Maybe this is a stupid question, but did you try to press the Shift
    Release button on the console in front of the Shifter? ignition has to
    be on.....

    At some point I couldn't turn the Ignitionlock off and remove the key,
    it was the Shift Release button that was partially stuck - I prised it
    upwards using a small screwdriver and it's been okay since.
     
    Brian Sørup, Dec 25, 2008
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  6. ransley

    ransley Guest

    The only button I have ever pushed is on the shifter itself, I only
    have a "W" button on the right which starts you in second gear for
    ice. I wish there were screws on the consul I am afraid I will break
    things prying them loose without a manual.
     
    ransley, Dec 25, 2008
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  7. Check you manual for shiftlock release (override). Your car has such a
    button. If you don't have the manual, look at the one that volvo puts
    on line:

    http://new.volvocars.com/ownersdocs/2002/2002_SV40/02sv40_00.htm

    On page 99 of your cars users manual the directions for the shiftlock
    override state:

    Shiftlock release

    The gear selector is locked in the (P)ark position. To manually release
    the shiftlock:

    · Turn the starting (ignition) key to position I

    · Press firmly on the "SHIFTLOCK OVERRIDE" button located at the base of
    the gear selector

    · While holding the override button down, press the button on the front
    of the gear selector

    · Move the selector from the (P)ark position.

    The graphic is at:

    http://new.volvocars.com/ownersdocs/2002/2002_SV40/IMAGES/UNTIHE31.JPG

    When in doubt, always read the direction before operating. A surgeon
    told me that once.
     
    Stephen Henning, Dec 26, 2008
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  8. ransley

    ransley Guest

    Thanks, I saw the button and it did nothing while depressing it
    earlier, it is very small. I have a manual but did not realise until I
    saw your posted photo of the screwdriver that the screwdriver is
    needed to depress it about 1/4" as my finger is to big. Well now it
    has real theft deterrentcy, I can even leave the motor running at the
    highest crime areas at a gas station and nobody will figure it out!
    Another postitive note its to icy here in Chicago to walk anywhere, a
    big ice storm last night, so without a cigarette for a day I should
    stay that way. Thanks.
     
    ransley, Dec 26, 2008
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