LR4 "Gearbox not in Park" - Dial shifter stuck in Drive

[Oddboy]

Title says it all. Wife came home this morning and the dial shifter wouldn't shift out of Drive. I activated the e-brake and turned the car off (probably not a great idea?) thinking I would disconnect the battery for 10-15 minutes and see if that helped. It didn't.

Now the car won't start, the dial shifter is stuck UP in D position, and I can't disengage the e-brake either. I have a tow scheduled to take it to my mechanic in about an hour, however the emergency release underneath the cup holders isn't engaging N now either. Worried they won't even be able to get the car on the bed.

Has anyone faced this issue before?

 

[Nechaken]

Unfortunately a common problem -- this thread explains emergency repairs

8 speed shift lock solenoid problems

P176C-11 Transmission range selector lock control error General electrical Failure circuit short to ground Background The shift lock solenoid is a safety lock to prevent the transmission from sele

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[jlglr4]

If I remember correctly, there are two releases under the cup holder. One is for the parking brake and the other is to put the gear shift into neutral.

 

[Rover Range]

If I remember correctly, there are two releases under the cup holder. One is for the parking brake and the other is to put the gear shift into neutral.

Just one release.
The lever releases the transmission parking pawl.
If the vehicle is on an incline, the lever can become difficult to lift.

 

[jonathandc]

I fixed it by getting to the TCS, disconnecting then unplugging & reconnecting the jumpers. When I turned on the vehicle, the knob went down and into park. Longer story was I followed the guide in the link @nechekan, then added a zip tie to never have it lock again. I uploaded a video of it. Just follow the description