Gearbox locked

[PurpleMoonlight]

Used my 1993 Daimler this morning, and the gearbox locked in 'park' on me. Couldn't happen at home, had to happen on a pay and display time limited parking spot in town centre

Luckily a relatively local specialist that I have never used before was able to pop out within two hours, and with a star shaped screwdriver, metal rod and the knowhow unlocked it within seconds. He has taken the car away to investigate the problem which I am fine with, he mentioned possibly a solenoid.

I'm not really mechanically minded so wondered what you guys think might be the problem.

Cost me a £30 taxi to get home by the way

[Pothole]

I think it might be a solenoid...

[McWigglebum4th]

I think it might be a solenoid

[wolf1]

Or the brake switch.

[PurpleMoonlight]

Is a solenoid expensive to repair/replace?

[P I Staker]

PurpleMoonlight said:

Is a solenoid expensive to repair/replace?

Why not ask your specialist? He probably knows the answer to all your questions.

[PurpleMoonlight]

wolf1 said:

Or the brake switch.

Winner.

[mygoldfishbowl]

PurpleMoonlight said:

Used my 1993 Daimler this morning, and the gearbox locked in 'park' on me. Couldn't happen at home, had to happen on a pay and display time limited parking spot in town centre

Luckily a relatively local specialist that I have never used before was able to pop out within two hours, and with a star shaped screwdriver, metal rod and the knowhow unlocked it within seconds. He has taken the car away to investigate the problem which I am fine with, he mentioned possibly a solenoid.

I'm not really mechanically minded so wondered what you guys think might be the problem.

Cost me a £30 taxi to get home by the way

You don't say.