Fiat 500 Lounge Automatic Stuck in Gear

[philmein]

Any idea how I can get out of first and into natural. Not sure how this happen but now I cant start the car because its in gear.

 

[spidermania]

Phil, I don't like to admit this because at my age I feel embarrassed driving an automatic because there is nothing natural about it. I'm driving a girly car.
The good news is I can still shift manually without a clutch pedal so that does help somewhat, but I only do it on the motorways on inclines up or down to lessen the strain on the engine or brakes. (mainly down shifting)

 

[varesecrazy]

Any idea how I can get out of first and into natural. Not sure how this happen but now I cant start the car because its in gear.

See if the brake lights are working.. The brakeswitch is used as a sensor

 

[paulgroza]

Hi mate, I’m having the same problem but stuck on 3rd gear. Any advice in how you solved the problem? Thanks

 

[varesecrazy]

Any idea how I can get out of first and into natural. Not sure how this happen but now I cant start the car because its in gear.

Did you figure this out?

 

[paulgroza]

Did you figure this out?

Nope, on my way to pick up the car and don’t really know what to do

 

[irc]

Does the pump motor run when you open the drivers door?
If not, try tapping the Dualogic pump motor housing (or as near as you can get) with a bit of wood. Retry opening the door to trigger motor.

 

[paulgroza]

Does the pump motor run when you open the drivers door?
If not, try tapping the Dualogic pump motor housing (or as near as you can get) with a bit of wood. Retry opening the door to trigger motor.

Yup, the pump works.
Solved the issue by unplugging the negative terminal of the battery, waiting a couple of minutes then turning it back on ( just halfway, not starting the engine), selecting N and the car popped in neutral again and drove back to the shop.