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richard audet
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automatic gear shift stuck

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with brake depressed gear shift won't move unless i activate the override lever. what should i do?

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billofdurham
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What model and year?

The interlock on the gear lever requires ignition 'on' (position 2) and the brake pedal depressed. If it won't work like this, the first step is to check the fuse(s). Depends on model and year as to which fuses are involved.

Bill.
Work was good - retirement is better.

1996 850GLT 2.5 20v Estate Manual.
1995 Peugeot Boxer 2.5Tdi Autosleeper.
Previously:
1984 244DL, Manual, Beige.
1987 744GLE, Manual, Green.
1991 960 3.0 24v, Auto, Silver.
1994 940T Wentworth, Auto, Blue.

richard audet
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Post by richard audet »

thanks, i replaced defective neutral safety switch and fuse and all is well.

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