Stuck in park and looking for advice!!

[UKJamesV70]

Hello,

I am a returner to VPCUK, I haven't been here for over three years and yesterday I returned home with a 1999 V70 SE 170bhp auto; lovely looking car in dark metallic blue and in very nice condition.

I drove it home, over 200 miles and it was faultless and yet this morning, the battery is completely flat and I cannot, whatever I do, shift the auto gear lever from park and into any other gear, forward or back.

Daft question I know, but would the flat battery have anything at all to do with this, or is there a possible problem with the release spring in the auto gear shift, the button under the top of the gear lever??

I would appreciate any advice or comment as I have not come across this before.

Many thanks,

James.

[T5frankie]

you need to press the shift lock button with the ignition on and your foot on the footbrake

[UKJamesV70]

Fantastic, thank you. Can you explain why this is the case, is it a security measure?

[T5frankie]

Fantastic, thank you. Can you explain why this is the case, is it a security measure?

yes mate i suppose in case your kids muck about with the gear lever etc

[UKJamesV70]

It's great when you know the answer and now seems so obvious!!

[T5frankie]

enjoy the forum its a laugh and a wealth of knowledge

[UKJamesV70]

Thanks mate!