Sticky Shift Knob/Button
I have a 1998 Intrigue with 125k miles. It has the usual SES light that is always on, the transmission "shutter" on accelleration and idle, and is just showing its age. Its never been in an accident.
The newest problem that I've not been able to solve is a sticky shift button on the transmission.
Here is what happens:
When car is parked in garage overnight (or parked for a while anywhere), it is VERY difficult to get the car out of Park because the button will not function on the shift lever. The break will be applied, but the button won't work.
The current cure:
Patience and working the shift lever forward and backward (usually forcefully) while pushing the button and finially it will push in and allow me to get out of Park.
It "seems" like it only happens when its cold outside or even if the engine is "cold". Otherwise I can turn the car off for a few hours come back and it works fine. Just the other day I left it at the airport parking for a day and when I returned it was in the sun and the interior was warm... no sticky button this time.
Any suggestions? I could use the help.
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