Mode Selector switch and how to kill yourself.

[Ebenezr]

I'm posting this as a warning to all. I am one who is under VX frequently messing with maintenance. I wiggled the mode selector and -with great ease it happily popped out of park. Rather than be a human tire chock I moved with great speed out from under the vehicle as it began to roll backward! Onto my feet I chased it a few steps hopped in and braked. Sorry to say I'm one who never uses the parking brake and only chock wheels when I know I should. Knowing now how easily that transmission popped out -i mean a squirrel could do it- I may just be safer from now on!!!

[etlsport]

yikes, glad you are ok, i have messed with my mode selector switch a few times while under the VX, even while parked on a hill

[tom4bren]

Gtk

[nfpgasmask]

Yeah, honeslty, you should always chock your wheels when you are working under any vehicle, unless its on a lift or jack stands of course. The mode selector is connected to the shift lever, and yes, you can move that piece from under there!!!

Bart

[Ebenezr]

The grade in my driveway is very gentle. Had it been a significant grade at all I would not be typing right now.