1995 auto shifter button doesn't go up when shifted
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Burning Brakes
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From: Texarkana TX
1995 auto shifter button doesn't go up when shifted
My shifter button on top of my automatic shifter will not go up all of the way when I put in in gear (goes about half way). I pulled the accessory trim piece off and lubed all of the gears and spring, but it did not help. What do I need to do? This started about 3-4 days ago. Could the mechanic who fixed my manual shaft seal have messed up the position of the linkage? Would that affect this? I am getting frustrated with having to wiggle my shifter every time I put it in park to get my keys out of the ignition.
Le Mans Master
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Have you already diconnected the foot brake/shifter interlock solenoid?
They are known for causing problems, but usually keep the shift button from depressing, not 'popping back up'. I assume you already sprayed some wd40 down under the shifter ****, if not try that next.
They are known for causing problems, but usually keep the shift button from depressing, not 'popping back up'. I assume you already sprayed some wd40 down under the shifter ****, if not try that next.
Le Mans Master
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Originally Posted by BigTexas
I have not disconnected the solenoid yet, but I have sprayed WD-40.
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Burning Brakes
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The guy at the shop where I had my manual shaft seal replaced is going to take a look at my linkage and see if it needs adjusting. I am hoping that this is the problem. thanks. keep any ideas coming please. 
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St. Jude Donor '04-'05-'06-'07
Originally Posted by BigTexas
The guy at the shop where I had my manual shaft seal replaced is going to take a look at my linkage and see if it needs adjusting. I am hoping that this is the problem. thanks. keep any ideas coming please.
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Burning Brakes
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CorvetteKid, What did you do to insure that? What I mean is, how did you modify it? Is it hard to do?
Yep! Yes! That is what it was...he adjusted it and the button now goes up all of the way. Thanks guys!
Yep! Yes! That is what it was...he adjusted it and the button now goes up all of the way. Thanks guys!
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St. Jude Donor '04-'05-'06-'07
Originally Posted by BigTexas
CorvetteKid, What did you do to insure that? What I mean is, how did you modify it? Is it hard to do?
Yep! Yes! That is what it was...he adjusted it and the button now goes up all of the way. Thanks guys!
Yep! Yes! That is what it was...he adjusted it and the button now goes up all of the way. Thanks guys!
Glad to hear he got it fixed right. I hate to say it but it was sloppy of him not to verify proper adjustment after having it apart the first time. Very simple and very critical for the reasons I mentioned earlier.
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Hey, CorvetteKid...so, from what I told you, do you think it is adjusted right now? The button goes up when in park like it had done all of the time before I took it in. Do you think it's good to go now? It seems to shift well. I hope it's right.
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Originally Posted by BigTexas
Hey, CorvetteKid...so, from what I told you, do you think it is adjusted right now? The button goes up when in park like it had done all of the time before I took it in. Do you think it's good to go now? It seems to shift well. I hope it's right.