Auto shifter sticks in park w/brakes pressed
WhiteCavaliac
02-18-2004, 10:40 PM
I have to wiggle the shifter to get it out of park with the brakes pressed in. How can i fix that?
whtteg
02-18-2004, 10:51 PM
Do you park on a hill without the parking brake on? You have to set the parking brake then put the car in park before you get out of the car. Then when you get in the car start it then out the car in drive/reverse etc, then let the parking brake off. Doing this will greatly increase the ability to place the car in gear from a parked position.
WhiteCavaliac
02-19-2004, 03:31 PM
I all about parking on hills and I hate resting my car on the tranny. Im talking about all the time no matter where I park.
whtteg
02-19-2004, 08:15 PM
Hmm I am not real familar with the auto tranny, so I will be of no help man. I am sorry.
CivicSpoon
02-19-2004, 09:25 PM
I had a similar problem with my oldsmobile; but it'd only happen occasionally. The only way I could get it out of park was to turn the steering wheel till it locked up and then started the car. You could try that but I doubt it'll really fix your problem; just an idea.
1995 geo tracker
02-20-2004, 06:35 AM
i think there is a cable that runs from your brake pedal to your shifter . when you press the brake it releases your shifter , might check it out and see if your car has one , you might able to adj. it
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