Shift lock release

[david oliver]

Hello Everyone,
Does anyone have any experience with the shift lock release on a GU?
I now have to press it down to release the shifter from Park.
The book says it activates when the battery is low. I can't for the life of me think what purpose this would serve?
I havn't been driving a lot over the break so maybe the battery is off charge a little, but I have been driving everyday this week and it is still doing it.
Cheers
Dave.

[YNOT]

The shift lock is fitted to stop people pulling the car out of park unless they have their foot on the brake. If it's not releasing there may be a fault in the brake switch circuit somewhere. Do the brake lights work?

Tony

[david oliver]

Hi Tony,
Yes the brake lights work. I do however have electric brakes. Every now and then the brake lights mysteriously come on. It must be something to do with that.
Thanks for that I will look for a loose wire somewhere!!
Cheers Dave

[david oliver]

Turns out it was the brake light fuse!
Thanks Tony