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How to Unlock the Gear Lever of an Automatic Opel Corsa D

Model: Vauxhall Corsa Corsa D - Years: 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014
Part: Transmission

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In this video, you can see how to unlock the gear lever of an Opel Corsa D with the automatic gearbox stuck in the park position. If the lever is stuck and you cannot move the vehicle, you may need to load it onto a tow truck due to a fault, or if there is no issue preventing it from moving, it may simply be stuck in the park position and seems impossible to release.

You need to lift the cover surrounding the lever, possibly using a plastic spatula: underneath, you will find a yellow lever that you can push with your finger or a flat screwdriver, while simultaneously pressing the button at the back of the gearbox and pulling the lever back.

This will allow you to unlock the lever in an emergency.


Posted on 4 February 2026 by ScegliAuto


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