Shifter stuck in park Grand Caravan Volks Routan 2008-2020 (EP 159) Park override

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  • How to get Grand Caravan shifter out of park if it gets stuck.
    Published Jan 18, 2021
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  • @katherinemoy1843
    @katherinemoy1843 2 роки тому +2

    Just used a house key to pry it open and get it into gear to drive home. Saved us from sitting in a heavy thunderstorm. Thank you!

    • @unclemarksdiyauto
      @unclemarksdiyauto  2 роки тому

      Great tip using the house key, Katherine! Hope it was fixed shortly after that incident.

  • @Wyrrlicci
    @Wyrrlicci 2 роки тому +1

    BRO! Literally sitting in a parking lot right now stuck in park! Did this trick and I'm on the road again! You just saved me an $85 tow! THANK YOU!

    • @unclemarksdiyauto
      @unclemarksdiyauto  2 роки тому

      Glad it helped Wonder Wookiee! Was not sure if it was worth posting, but as you have seen, it does happen! If your mechanical, I have many other vides on this van in the Grand Caravan playlist. I am adding to it as things break! Take care and stay well!

  • @kimtarasewich5268
    @kimtarasewich5268 10 місяців тому +1

    Thanks Mark you take care😊.

    • @unclemarksdiyauto
      @unclemarksdiyauto  10 місяців тому

      You too! Hope you figure what is up with this shifter not working properly.

  • @ambersuter7926
    @ambersuter7926 Рік тому

    Dude!! Your the best lol thank you!!

    • @unclemarksdiyauto
      @unclemarksdiyauto  Рік тому

      Thanks Amber! I hope you can get this issue fixed at a reasonable price.

  • @lamborghiniregistry
    @lamborghiniregistry 3 роки тому

    Good to know

  • @johnnylightning4481
    @johnnylightning4481 7 місяців тому

    God bless you mechanics that give us the word to get back on the road and don't scam us ❤️

    • @unclemarksdiyauto
      @unclemarksdiyauto  7 місяців тому

      You will still need to figure out what part is broken. If your brake lights also don’t come on, it is possible that it is your brake pedal switch. (Can’t remember if they have all in one switch, or 2 separate switches. All the best.

  • @queenstownkid
    @queenstownkid 3 роки тому

    thats a great tip..if you didnt know and got a tow truck, cost could be hundreds for a 30 second fix

    • @unclemarksdiyauto
      @unclemarksdiyauto  3 роки тому +1

      Well, this is not the fix, but sure could save some cash & not leave you stranded.

  • @hugoglezz1725
    @hugoglezz1725 Місяць тому

    My van stuck in parking but the engine is running , you could you tell me what happened

    • @unclemarksdiyauto
      @unclemarksdiyauto  Місяць тому +1

      There are a couple things that can cause this not to shift or move out of park. With the van running, can you get someone to check if you brake lights come on? If so, It could be a wire to your brake switch or the brake switch it self. (Or it is something mor complicating.)

    • @hugoglezz1725
      @hugoglezz1725 Місяць тому

      ​@@unclemarksdiyautothanks for your help

  • @jakobtritten
    @jakobtritten 2 роки тому

    This was the problem! Actually, jiggling that switch with the ballpoint pen seemed to loosen it up, and now it's working properly again. I'll take that as a warning sign that i may need to consider replacing the switch. But this bought me some valuable time. Thanks a ton! ... I almost turned off your video as soon as you said, "I'm not going to show you how to fix it [permanently]," because i assumed you were going to say the same thing i kept hearing: disconnect the shifter cable from the transmission and manually change gears from under the hood. (That's not going to work too well if a tractor trailer takes a wide turn and i need to back up and give him space.) Glad i was curious enough to keep watching.Thanks again!!!

    • @unclemarksdiyauto
      @unclemarksdiyauto  2 роки тому

      I should do one on replacing the interlock. I will add it to the list of to do videos. Thanks for watching Jacob (& Nancy)

  • @katzombie4322
    @katzombie4322 3 роки тому

    Been stuck in the parking lot at a store with my 3 kids. Its. 97 outside and found this video. We are heading home now. And to push the white button i used a dumdum.

    • @unclemarksdiyauto
      @unclemarksdiyauto  3 роки тому +1

      Whatever it takes to get back on the road Katzombie! Best wishes to you and your family. Glad the video got you going. You will have to get the shift interlock replaced, unless something is up with brake pedal switch. Pedal switch probably ok if brake lights come on...unless there is a separate switch. I think that is how they work together.

    • @katzombie4322
      @katzombie4322 3 роки тому

      @@unclemarksdiyauto im going to have my boyfriend look at it when he gets home. I will let him know. Thank you so much

    • @gjmcustoms
      @gjmcustoms Рік тому +1

      Did it work for you?

    • @katzombie4322
      @katzombie4322 Рік тому

      @@gjmcustoms yes it did

    • @gjmcustoms
      @gjmcustoms Рік тому

      @@katzombie4322 ty Kat 😉

  • @user-pz5uq8pt6m
    @user-pz5uq8pt6m 2 роки тому

    I tried it but it doesn't work. Help

    • @unclemarksdiyauto
      @unclemarksdiyauto  2 роки тому

      Not sure why this is not working on your Grand Caravan. Just double checked on my van. Yep, works! Try a pen to push down? Remember, this is not a fix. This is just a way to get you to the repair shop. You might just have to tow it there. Sorry.

  • @elkslayer9724
    @elkslayer9724 Рік тому

    What about the stick on a corn dog ???

  • @chacon5641
    @chacon5641 2 роки тому

    How to fix the issue?

    • @unclemarksdiyauto
      @unclemarksdiyauto  2 роки тому +1

      I didn't do the video on that part. It is probably the shift interlock solenoid $250 or the shift interlock module $400. I would suggest you have a shop with knowledge on diagnosing this look at it. It could also be a wire going to one of these units, so guessing could be very expensive.

  • @walterkersting6238
    @walterkersting6238 Рік тому

    Video starts at 1:45

    • @unclemarksdiyauto
      @unclemarksdiyauto  Рік тому

      Good to know, Walter! Thanks! Just wondering, when do yours start?

  • @jakemason9436
    @jakemason9436 3 роки тому

    Things in your vehicle...plastic soft drink straw? Lol.

  • @kentseiple9406
    @kentseiple9406 Рік тому

    didnt work