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Move shifter to P

Gavin Greenhough
Gavin Greenhough
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I am getting the message "Move shifter to P" every time I turn off the ignition. The gearbox is in P already though and the P light on the dashboard flashes. I then have to push the gear lever forwards gently then there is a slight clicking noise and then the message goes and the P light goes solid. It is really irritating because if I don't do this the electrics do not fully turn off and I have flattened the battery several times. My code reader does not give any gearbox errors although it says it cannot see the Instrument and Headlight control modules which is another problem I have. I have WD'd all around the gearshift lever box and all electrical connectors look OK although I have not unplugged and inspected the pins. Any ideas anyone, I am totally stuck on this one. 

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    Hi Gavin, I have this - just started intermittently this week.  Major issue because the car won't lock.  Did you find a solution?  Gordon

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    Gavin last visited the forum 7th November 2020

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    Only just logged back into this site after a few years. I did resolve the issue and it's an easy fix, The link to the gearbox can be adjusted by releasing the clamp near the gearbox and then reconnecting after moving the cable about 5mm. Worked a treat and still working now after 3 years.

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    @Gavin Greenhough Great & Thanks...but in case of future reference, which way did you move the cable, did you make it longer (my guess!) or shorter?

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