90 Honda Accord EXR shifter sticking

adrenalin26 · #1 07-03-2005, 04:58 PM

Hey there, I have a 90 Honda Accord EXR with auto transmission. My problem is that the shiter handle sticks when shifting between P and R. Really stiff moving out of park sometimes. The transmission works fine and I have no codes. The arm just sticks. Brakes on all the way, shifter button pushed all the way in and it is only hard to move between P and R. All others gears move fine.
Is this a major problem or just a bearing or bushing with the actual shifter arm? Could the tranny linkage need to be adjusted?
Need to fix soon. The car is for sale right now.
Thanks

AccordCodger · #2 07-03-2005, 05:09 PM

Almost certainly the shifter cable needs to be replaced. You've described the exact symptoms.

adrenalin26 · #3 07-03-2005, 08:54 PM

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Originally Posted by AccordCodger

Almost certainly the shifter cable needs to be replaced. You've described the exact symptoms.

excellent, thanks. Hope that's it. I just want it to be working well when I sell it. I want to buy a newer Accord or Civic.

adrenalin26 · #4 08-04-2005, 09:03 PM

It was the shifter linkage and the shifter solenoid.
Thanks for your help.

mpumas · #5 08-08-2005, 02:53 AM

Both linkage and solenoid?

adrenalin26 · #6 08-08-2005, 12:00 PM

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Originally Posted by mpumas

Both linkage and solenoid?

Yeah, the solenoid was the problem but because I left it for a while, the linkage got stretched.
That is what the mechanic said. I sold the car and they paid asking but on the condition that I fixed this problem. Linkage $60 CAD and Solenoid $114 CAD so, not too bad.
Thanks again for all the help.

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