Locked In Gear
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If the vehicle is shut down while in gear, the transmission may become locked in gear. The transmission will attempt to get to neutral during the next power-up if neutral is selected on the shift selection module. If neutral can't be achieved, a dash (–) will appear on the gear indicator when the vehicle is restarted.
Complete the following steps.
- Set the parking brake.
- Turn off the ignition and wait at least two minutes.
- Depress the brake pedal and release the parking brake.
- On vehicles with an AutoShift transmission, depress the clutch partway to the floor.
- Select neutral by pressing the neutral button (N) on the shift selection module, then turn on the ignition key. Do not attempt to start the engine yet.
- Release the pressure on the brake pedal slightly.
- Once the transmission is in neutral, a solid N will appear on the gear indicator and the vehicle will start. Apply the service brakes and start the engine.
- If the gear indicator continues to display a dash, contact an authorized Western Star or Eaton service facility.
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