gear stick wont go past neutral into park

[hellohello123]

Just wondering if some technical people could advise

its only happened twice, but when im about to parkt the car, I am unable to go past neutral into park

its almost like its electronically locked,

I presses, depress brake, and handbreak but it doesnt help,

if I keep on trying it just seems to work,

its only happened twice, but im just worried its the start of a big problem

thanks in advnace

[Pete49]

Don't know about this problem in mercs but had similar problem with another brand. I would check the linkages first as there may be a bit of slop or a twisted one.

[dan108]

Try new brake switch near brake pedal
Let us know how you go cheers

[Ivanerrol]

There is an ECU board under the gearstick.
Everything is controlled electronically
The Brake Switch is the first place to start.

Never get any liquids anywhere near the gearstick on a 722.6. Coffee of ChokaCola has been known to kill the circuit board underneath the stick.

A friend of mine just had that circuit board replaced two weeks ago - $600.00 for a second hand unit.

Its not the board that's playing up

[dan108]

Hi did you end up resolving your shifter problem
I ask as mine after going for a long drive i have the same problem wont go past neutral so have to wait for about Five minutes and then i can get reverse
Cheers Dan