Child safety features making me crazy!!

[mamielane]

Hi, I have a 1994 Olds 98,automatic. 190,000 miles. Am having one heck of a time getting the car to go into gear,the previous owners had same problem.Have tried all kinds of different ways,turning the wheel,making sure seat belts fastened,doors locked& unlocked,etc.The doors auto lock when it goes into gear.Sometimes it takes 15 mins or so to fight with it to get it into gear!! Is there something that can be disabled,(I have no children) or that could possibly be broken?ANy suggestions would be greatly appreciated!! Thanks and HAPPY 4th everybody!!

[Mrbizness1]

Originally Posted by mamielane

Sometimes it takes 15 mins or so to fight with it to get it into gear!! Is there something that can be disabled,(I have no children) or that could possibly be broken?

It sounds like you are saying the shift lever is moving but you can't get it into the drive position. If so you probably need a need a shift linkage adjustment. Any shop should be able to do this in a few minutes.
You might have a internal transmission problem but have the linkage checked first. Try not to force anything you could create more problems.
good luck

[mamielane]

Come to find out,there is a small plack plastic w/metal center sensor in the ignition key,and that was worn,so I had to get another made from dealer.but it least it was nothing major!! Works great now!!

[Mrbizness1]

Originally Posted by mamielane

Come to find out,there is a small plack plastic w/metal center sensor in the ignition key,and that was worn,so I had to get another made from dealer.but it least it was nothing major!! Works great now!!

Amazing, thanks for the reply maybe someone else can use this info.