Inhibition Switch Oops I Mean Inhibitor Switch On Auto

[Strawdog]

Long time since I been on but now have need again.

 

I have a 2001 1.9tdi Zetec auto.

 

Its beginning to play up when starting. Sometimes wont start in P then have to move to N and it then starts. It appears to be geting worse as time goes on. I have read threads which point to problem with Inhibitor Switch under gear shift as the likely cause.

 

Problem is I cant see how to access it easily. THERE IS NO SMALL SCREW AT THE TOP WHICH IS SUPPOSED TO ALLOW GEAR LEVER OFF. :lol:

 

Does anyone have any idea how to access the switch and how to remove gear lever etc? (See photo of lever)

 

Also, in one thread it mentioned a problem with Inhibitor Switch IN GEARBOX as problem, are there two switches and if so which is likely to be culprit?

 

Thanks for any help.