STUCK IN PARK!!!! HELP

[threedeeone]

I have a 96' disco stuck in park. Has anyone ever ran across this problem before???? I have talked to one guy that said he has seen them do this when the ABS circuit doesn't get a signal to shut off. If this is true does anyone have a schematic or wire breakdown they can lend????? Please help..... Thanks

[Jon v8]

Is your Disco a Jap import ? If it is the most likely cause of this is the shift interlock solenoid that releases when you switch the ignition on.Best thing to do is to remove the solenoid altogether - it is not fitted to UK cars.

[threedeeone]

so maybe just a bad solenoid???? Then why is the ABS light mysteriously on now?

[Jon v8]

The 2 issues would only be related by low battery voltage - is your battery stuffed?

[bilge rat]

i know on the jags we used to get alot of probs with the brake light switch, used to power up the interlock solenoid (or not ) dont know iff its the same sort of system ?. alan.......

[Jon v8]

i know on the jags we used to get alot of probs with the brake light switch, used to power up the interlock solenoid (or not ) dont know iff its the same sort of system ?. alan.......I think you are on the case ! looking at the Etm the 2 issues could be related,looks like the brake switch is used to energise the shift interlock relay - do the brake lights work ?

[threedeeone]

You called it, No brake lights

[threedeeone]

and no, the battery is not loaded down.