Help with Toyota auto box

Mar4ix

Hi folks, have toyota avensis 05, with automatic gearbox, which stuck in to park position , and wont move gearstick to drive, i think that gearstick release system broke, does anyone know how to override that ? need move car. i know some other makes has override hole, where put screwdriver, and releases gearstick. does this car has that ? and where?

Thanks

sblythe

A friend of mine has as automatic Corolla, its much older than the Avensis, but there is a square cap in front of the "P" on the console. When you pry the cap off there is a button underneath. Pressing that button releases the gearstick. Also, I take it you have your foot on the brake when trying.

jca

It could be a failed brake light switch either.(BLS)

colm_mcm

Theres a shift lock button over "P" for just such an occasion.


Same idea as this

Mar4ix

Thanks folks. Got it sorted with new brake switch. Cheers.

jca

Mar4ix wrote: »

Thanks folks. Got it sorted with new brake switch. Cheers.

Good stuff.