Stuck in P Mode

[matt8]

Hello

Yesterday my car was stuck in P mode and I could not get it into Drive. To make things worse, this happened at the petrol station, blocking a lane up.

Firstly, I removed the physical key from the fob and used it to pull open a plastic tab next to the automatic selection stick. This exposed a switch which you can push in with the physical key in your fob, to override and unlock the automatic selection stick. At least I could then move off. 

Worried I had a more serious problem, I had a look around. I realised my other half had caught her feet by the fuses in the passenger footwell. Because I have used Fusetaps in installing my dashcam, the cover for the fuses is not able to be re-fitted. Her foot had pulled out the fuse I had tapped into, taking out not only the dashcam but also the IGI NO.1 fuse. Evident by it dangling down. 

If I had not seen that dangling cable, I’d have never have resolved it so quickly. If the fuse ever blows, you’ll be in my same position.  

So if you ever get stuck in P, the above will help you unlock it, and will be the first step to diagnosis: has the IGI NO.1 fuse blown?

Hopefully you don’t all get stuck like me.  

[matt8]

Worth noting. First incident in 7 years so not a common thing to pull out. Fuse taps all day long if you ask me. No wires need cutting!

[IS300FSPORT]

1 hour ago, matt8 said:

Worth noting. First incident in 7 years so not a common thing to pull out. Fuse taps all day long if you ask me. No wires need cutting!

Thanks for sharing I followed your dashcam install guide previously & used the IG1 fuse tap. Now I'm thinking is it worth picking out a different fuse thats not critical?

Thankfully it happened at standstill it may have been a different result had it been on a motorway/rolling, loosing power doesn't sound fun no steering or engine power. 

Alternatively cable tie around the fuse tap around the fuse box (if possible) or perhaps duct tape to avoid accidentally pulling out the fuse again just to secure it.

[Notamech]

2 hours ago, matt8 said:

Hello

Yesterday my car was stuck in P mode and I could not get it into Drive. To make things worse, this happened at the petrol station, blocking a lane up.

Firstly, I removed the physical key from the fob and used it to pull open a plastic tab next to the automatic selection stick. This exposed a switch which you can push in with the physical key in your fob, to override and unlock the automatic selection stick. At least I could then move off. 

Worried I had a more serious problem, I had a look around. I realised my other half had caught her feet by the fuses in the passenger footwell. Because I have used Fusetaps in installing my dashcam, the cover for the fuses is not able to be re-fitted. Her foot had pulled out the fuse I had tapped into, taking out not only the dashcam but also the IGI NO.1 fuse. Evident by it dangling down. 

If I had not seen that dangling cable, I’d have never have resolved it so quickly. If the fuse ever blows, you’ll be in my same position.  

So if you ever get stuck in P, the above will help you unlock it, and will be the first step to diagnosis: has the IGI NO.1 fuse blown?

Hopefully you don’t all get stuck like me.  

Is it possible to make a hole on the original fuse cover to allow the wires to pass but still close it? If so that may be something to consider.

[matt8]

13 hours ago, IS300FSPORT said:

Thanks for sharing I followed your dashcam install guide previously & used the IG1 fuse tap. Now I'm thinking is it worth picking out a different fuse thats not critical?

Thankfully it happened at standstill it may have been a different result had it been on a motorway/rolling, loosing power doesn't sound fun no steering or engine power. 

Alternatively cable tie around the fuse tap around the fuse box (if possible) or perhaps duct tape to avoid accidentally pulling out the fuse again just to secure it.

Thankfully everything worked fine with IG1 not working. Brakes, brake lights, steering, etc., so not sure how important that fuse is.

What doesn’t help, I forgot to point out, the tray under the passenger footwell is also currently off, as I’ve got leaking water due to AC drain blockage. Getting sorted this week. Maybe that’s why it was easier to kick off. 

[matt8]

12 hours ago, Notamech said:

Is it possible to make a hole on the original fuse cover to allow the wires to pass but still close it? If so that may be something to consider.

Would have to be a big hole sadly but a good idea. Considering a 3D printed cover but not got to that.