Hello all,

I have a 1991 300E with an Automatic Trans., which is stuck in Park. I have read several posts which discuss stuck shifters in newer models, and seem to result from liquid getting into the gear selector. My vehicle has is a specific warning label on the gear selector stating “Brake Peddle must be depressed to shift from Park”, therefore I assume there is some sort of interlink between the brake peddle and the shift selector.

QUESTION:

If I am correct about the existence of an interlock, is it mechanical via a cable, or electrical via some sort of release solenoid? If I am wrong on all accounts, and the shift selector is electronic, I would appreciate being put straight on that as well. Any direction would be helpful.

Thanks for your time!

That model has a cable from brake pedal to the shifter..

Can be adjusted after removing the wood trim around the shifter.

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Thanks M.B. DOC for the quick reply, and the quick simple fix! I didn't wish to start tearing into things without some conformation. My manuals do not show any detail for the shift assembly or trans. Thanks again!