2003 S60 - shiftlock override?

drr · Post by **drr** » 02 Feb 2007, 20:55

Hi -
There's no shiftlock override on my 03 S60 AWD. I think the transmission is locked but there's no way to shift to neutral? Key won't turn from #1 position to #2. No combination of braking, steering, or shifting works. All I can do is listen to the radio.

How do I override shiftlock on this car?!

Post by **MadeInJapan** » 02 Feb 2007, 21:22

I'm sorry, I don't know. Have you tried to really turn your steering wheel hard? I know that it is related.

drr · Post by **drr** » 03 Feb 2007, 09:19

I tried turning it until it didn't turn, and simultaneously either turning the key or trying to shift - i got the wheel turned all the way that it would go but nothing.

Post by **JRL** » 03 Feb 2007, 12:17

Check the button on the shiftknob.
They stick in occationally and if it IS stuck it will lock the car up.
If it is stuck, use a small tool to get it unstuck and then buy a new shift knob

drr · Post by **drr** » 04 Feb 2007, 12:08

The button wasn't stuck... guess maybe i'll have to call roadside assist?

drr · Post by **drr** » 09 Feb 2007, 20:45

I got the car to start by pressing hard on the brake (both feet) and turning the key much harder than I would have liked to. That at least got it started. The ignition still feels a little "sticky" so I'm bringing it in for service.