For anyone who has problems getting the car back into any gear or park after pulling this lever, get under the car and pull the Bowden cable attached to the side of the gearbox down an inch... This sorted the issue for me.
thank you for the video. I got my XF 2009 2.7 L changed but now the gear release cable will not activate the gear mode. I suspect the cable in damaged and want to replace it but don't know how to replace. Do you have a video to show me please. I am in UK. Thanks
This is exactly what I'm in fear of in all these news cars that come without a classic hand brake. God forbid if one day you have a real emergency where you have to act in seconds...
Did this to get the car into neutral to move it but when i pressed the lever back down it would not go back into park, i got under the car a manually shifted the lever at the end of the bowden cable on the side of the box, this got me back into D R and N but the shifter wont go back into park it just goes back into N flashing when i try and select park.. Any ideas? The alternator died so im thinking it may be a voltage issue that will be sorted when I change the alternator out.
@@FixYOURride13 thanks so much. Now it’s in park. It won’t let me put it in drive though after i started the car. It switches between park, reverse and neutral just fine. But won’t let me turn to drive. Any thoughts ?
Broke down in real dangerous spot been here for 1hr this video saved me now moved car to safe place 👌
For anyone who has problems getting the car back into any gear or park after pulling this lever, get under the car and pull the Bowden cable attached to the side of the gearbox down an inch... This sorted the issue for me.
I had this problem with my car..How to solve this problem? .please help me.
Hi, how do I find where the Bowden Cable attaches to the gearbox? Is it something I can do at home, or does it need to go to a garage? Thanks Vanessa
Thank you so much for your trouble friend !
but why scratch the crap out of the wood trim with the keys ?
Thought the same thing
Thanks this saved me🙏🏽👍🏽
Wish I knew this last night when I had to do a recovery of a jag
That’s also why I’m here
Great video
Great info, good to know!
Great information boss ☺️
The keys on the wood !!!!!
Thank you v v much mate
That was very helpful thank you so much
Should i be able to pull my release without having to turn to knob, mine won't lock back fully after putting it back in the down position
thank you for the video. I got my XF 2009 2.7 L changed but now the gear release cable will not activate the gear mode. I suspect the cable in damaged and want to replace it but don't know how to replace. Do you have a video to show me please. I am in UK. Thanks
Hi sorry, I don't have video about it.
Any luck
Hello,
By during this method would it some how interfere with the key? Making it unrecognizable to the car? I have USA 2011 XF
Yes Andreana, I have seen that happen. That a common problem
This is exactly what I'm in fear of in all these news cars that come without a classic hand brake. God forbid if one day you have a real emergency where you have to act in seconds...
Could you be able to tow the car as would 🤔 need brakes can any one help
Did this to get the car into neutral to move it but when i pressed the lever back down it would not go back into park, i got under the car a manually shifted the lever at the end of the bowden cable on the side of the box, this got me back into D R and N but the shifter wont go back into park it just goes back into N flashing when i try and select park.. Any ideas? The alternator died so im thinking it may be a voltage issue that will be sorted when I change the alternator out.
Even if battery dead
Will it work ??
yes it is, especially if the battery is dead
How do you open the “element”- I can’t seem to open mine
Hi, open the arm rest, and try pull up one side by big flat screwdriver or plastic removal tool.
@@FixYOURride13 thanks so much. Now it’s in park. It won’t let me put it in drive though after i started the car. It switches between park, reverse and neutral just fine. But won’t let me turn to drive. Any thoughts ?
How does it work for 2016 model ?
not sure I've never campared
Parking brake bypass?
Hi, good question...but I don't know, sorry.
Me I have same problem switch not on