Login   

FAQ

 FAQ #221
Back to Categories  Edit  Print this FAQ   pdf 
Unlock a C6 auto gearbox stuck in 'Park'
The "shift lock" system locks the gear selection lever into the " P " position .

1. Releasing the "shift lock" (normal operation)

Switch on the ignition .

Press the brake pedal and keep it held down .

Move the selector lever to disengage it from the " P " position .

2. Releasing the "shift lock" (with an operating anomaly)

Impossible to release the "shift lock" following the usual procedure .

2.1. Probable causes of the anomaly

Faults can arise in the following components :

"shift lock"

Gear lever position switch

Automatic gearbox ECU

Electrical harness

Battery voltage

2.2. Operations to be carried out

Unclip trim cover (1) shown on the right





Unlock the "shift lock" by pressing at " a " with a screwdriver (screwdriver with a minimum length of 150 mm)

Move the selector lever to disengage it from the " P " position .
Views 7623 (Unique 4021)
Member Rating :   9.8 - 5 votes    
FAQ Posted by
Info Created: 28 January 2010
Last Updated: 19 June 2011
 

You must be logged in to make comments on this site - please log in, or if you are not registered click here to signup
Candide wrote this in the forum 18 February 2020
Advice On Wheel Tracking
My car needs the tracking checked/adjusted and I thought I would ask to see if there are any specific quirks with the C6 in this regard, or can I simply take it anywhere? There's a garage near here th[more ...]
Nigelhirst wrote this in the forum 14 February 2020
Front suspension overhaul
Hello everyone. I am thinking of overhauling my front suspension with the Febi Kit, and putting on new lower control arms (I know the rear bushes are available, but for an extra £45/ side! I think I [more ...]
keithc wrote this in the forum 26 January 2020
Any opinions on this roof bar set?
Looking for a set of roof bars and this seems to be the complete set of what I'll need from Thule - Click Here - Does it look reasonable to anyone in the know?TIA
druid wrote this in the forum 15 January 2020
C6 newbie looking for advice on buying a local car
Hi folksJust discovered this forum as I'm looking to buy a C6.I must say it seems like a great community and a great resource for C6 owners!I have spotted a car that's local to me and I was wondering [more ...]
David Hallworth wrote this in the forum 06 January 2020
B Pillar Covers & Headlining
I'm just making this a Super Sticky so that it can be found easily.I've found what appears to be a perfect match for the A, B, C & D pillar trims in the C6 after being pointed in the direction of [more ...]
C6Dave wrote this in the forum 03 January 2020
Who makes the various parts that make up a Citroen C6?
Whilst Citroen design and build cars we all know they are assembled from parts outsourced to specialist suppliers but who makes what on the C6?Well this item from Automotive News back in 2005 lists a [more ...]
CorneSoutAfrica wrote this in the forum 02 January 2020
C6 3.0 V6 HDI glow plugs
Hi EveryoneI a currently hunting for glow plugs specific to my 2.7 which I got by the way. Well in my search I was curious to see the difference between the 2.7 and 3.0 glow plugs. Strangely there are[more ...]


Random FAQ

Ignition Coil

Top 3 Most Popular Questions

Is my Citroen C6 sub ... (26037)
Add iPod or USB Memo ... (20495)
Find out the Paint c ... (19298)