shifter sticking(automatic, need HELP
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shifter sticking(automatic, need HELP I have a '96 automatic formula and have had a problem with the shifter sticking. It only sticks when taking it out of park and sticks almost every single time...anyone have any experience with this? Any help would be greatly appreciated!
Thanks, Chad
Thanks, Chad
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Get underneath the car and grease the mechanism that attaches the linkage to the tranny itself. Have someone put their foot on the brake (car off!) and have them shift it from PARK to 1 several times as you watch underneath... could be just hung up & un-oiled/greased. Do you drive it in the winter?
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I do not drive it in the winter. I took the shifter and console unit off to see if it was an easy fix. I was able to recess the plastic rod inside the shifter "tube" and shift with no problems between gears. I WD40'd all visible 'rubbing areas' and reassembled the **** only to find the same thing is happening. So I concluded that the problem is most likely that he **** is somehow not recessing that plastic rod enough to shift smoothly out of park...I do not know how to fix this though.
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The WD in WD40 stands for "water displacement", and that is what it is made to do. It is NOT water based. However, it is also not a good lubricant. Parts in the shifter linkage should probably be lubed with something like lithium grease.
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And yes, lithium grease is best for this application.
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It's the result of a government project to prevent rust and corosion on Atlas Missiles. It stands for water displacement-attempt 40.A friend had this problem on a pontiac grand prix. There's a safety mech. that won't let you shift out of park unless you are on the brakes. I don't know the part name or number but that was his car's problem.
