Unable to engage 'park' position on automatic geabox.

[briang]

Gearlever will not engage in the park position so I am unable to take out the ignition key and lock the car.

I am sure somebisdy knows the cause and solution to this, please help

[Dave May]

Have a look at the pictures in my post on  27th August  ( AUTOMATIC GEARBOX LOSS OF DRIVE FIXED FREE ) maybe a new gear change knob is needed as the press button at the back of the knob might not be operating the rod downwards to engage Park. The knob will have to be broken to get it off. ( see pics ) There are electric contacts in Park position that touch to allow ignition key to be removed. Also remember the brake pedal must be pressed to move lever out of Park. ( look at way to do that without battery ).

Dave