Car has been sitting for a few years. Needed to move and it will not move in neutral. Cannot start because of long time sitting.
Aug 26, 2018 at 7:33 PM
cannot move car
1991 CADILLAC FLEETWOOD
91CADDY
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ASEMASTER6371
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Good morning.
It sounds like the hand brake may not be releasing from the long sit.
If it was set when put in storage, then you may need to hit the inside of the wheel with a hammer to get the shoes to release.
Try this first before removing the rear wheels to inspect.
Roy
It sounds like the hand brake may not be releasing from the long sit.
If it was set when put in storage, then you may need to hit the inside of the wheel with a hammer to get the shoes to release.
Try this first before removing the rear wheels to inspect.
Roy
Aug 27, 2018 at 1:54 AM
Thank you for the advice. I will give it a try.
Aug 27, 2018 at 12:23 PM
ASEMASTER6371
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You are welcome.
Keep us updated.
Roy
Keep us updated.
Roy
Aug 27, 2018 at 12:42 PM
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