87 Shift Indicator help

[73gmcaz]

Hello all!

I have a 1987 T Bird V6 Coupe w Auto Trans and the shift indicator is all out of whack. Shows P when it is really in Drive etc...how can I get to the indicator to check it out?

Thanks!

Brian

[coondawg6]

im not recalling where the indicator is on the 87 . is it a floor shift or column shift and is the indicator instrument mounted or console mounted?

[73gmcaz]

Sorry for the lack of detail.

It is column shift and the indicator is in the instrument panel, just above the steering column.

Thanks,

Brian

[coondawg6]

take the lower cover off under the steering column and the bolts that hold the column up to the dash lower the column and there should be a string hooked to the shift collar you can adjust the indicator there or adjust the linkage at trans BTW at the trans is easier/look for bushings on the shift linkage that are probably worn out