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Title: Omega Auto Gear Stick Stuck in Park
Post by: sirpentland on 31 July 2016, 03:28:06
Hello Everybody,
had a very frustrated day today with my Omega 2.5TD Estate.
Basically, had to leave the car because I can't get the gear stick to move out of it's park position.
The car runs fine, so it's not a mechanical problem. Is there a manual override somewhere? It must be an electrical fault, a bad sensor or faulty contact. Help greatly appreciated.
Title: Re: Omega Auto Gear Stick Stuck in Park
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 31 July 2016, 05:08:51
Please read the manual :y
Title: Re: Omega Auto Gear Stick Stuck in Park
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 31 July 2016, 05:26:54
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 31 July 2016, 05:08:51
Please read the manual :y
That's to say that reading the manual is quicker and easier than me typing " Unclipped the selector gaiter and press the yellow tab whilst simultaneously moving the lever out of park.. "
Title: Re: Omega Auto Gear Stick Stuck in Park
Post by: frostbite on 31 July 2016, 07:38:14
What year were the inhibitor solenoids added?

Both my previous 96 and current 97 do not have it installed
Title: Re: Omega Auto Gear Stick Stuck in Park
Post by: Nick W on 31 July 2016, 07:44:00
Quote from: frostbite on 31 July 2016, 07:38:14
What year were the inhibitor solenoids added?

Both my previous 96 and current 97 do not have it installed

Considering that autos have had inhibitor switches for decades, that is unlikely.
Title: Re: Omega Auto Gear Stick Stuck in Park
Post by: Andy B on 31 July 2016, 09:49:13
Quote from: sirpentland on 31 July 2016, 03:28:06
.... Help greatly appreciated.

Page 139  :y http://images.omegaowners.com/documents/UserGuides/OmegaOct2002.pdf

Quite likely to be the brake pedal switch
Title: Re: Omega Auto Gear Stick Stuck in Park
Post by: Andy B on 31 July 2016, 09:49:50
Quote from: Nick W on 31 July 2016, 07:44:00
Quote from: frostbite on 31 July 2016, 07:38:14
What year were the inhibitor solenoids added?

Both my previous 96 and current 97 do not have it installed

Considering that autos have had inhibitor switches for decades, that is unlikely.

Senators didn't have them  ;)
Title: Re: Omega Auto Gear Stick Stuck in Park
Post by: TheBoy on 31 July 2016, 10:55:03
The brake interlock came in with MFL, so MY98
Title: Re: Omega Auto Gear Stick Stuck in Park
Post by: frostbite on 31 July 2016, 13:58:20
I was wondering. My dads 04 astra g had it and it wouldnt relese the key unless in P or N.

Also quite funny when watching someome try and take it out of park who has never driven an auto before