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Unlocking: function SHIFT-LOCK Citroen C8 I

Gearbox assembly ~108 words

NoteThe "Shift-Lock" function is a safety system that immobilises the gear engagement lever in position P if the driver is not pressing the brake pedal (with ignition on)

Releasing the "shift-lock"

Gear selector, position P

Switch on the ignition

Depress the brake pedal

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

Impossible to unlock the "Shift-Lock" function

Causes

  • Battery voltage
  • Electromagnet on the gear selection lever unit
  • Gear lever position switch
  • Automatic gearbox ECU
  • Electrical harness
  • Brake pedal switch

Emergency solution

Unclip the gear control lever trim (1), starting from the bottom

Unlock the "shift lock" with the aid of a screwdriver