Automatic shifter button sticking?
Team Owner
Joined: Dec 2000
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From: SE NY
Cruise-In II Veteran
If the WD-40 doen the shifter shaft doesn't free it up, remove the button, **** and console cover to access the shifter mechanism.
Then you can see if it's a mechanical failture or a simple cleaning & lube issue.
Then you can see if it's a mechanical failture or a simple cleaning & lube issue.
Le Mans Master
Joined: Jan 2006
Posts: 6,564
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From: Woodstock Georgia
You don't need that solenoid. It is only on the 95 and 96 A4s and is a stupid, unnecessary piece of crap. Pop the solenoid off, disconnect the wire and no more problem. The ONLY difference is you will be able to depress the shifter button without having your foot on the brake, all other safety features will remain in tact.
ps--solenoid is down in the shifter housing, driver's side rear and just a ball and socket that pops right off. Of course you will have to pull the console cover again to get to it.
ps--solenoid is down in the shifter housing, driver's side rear and just a ball and socket that pops right off. Of course you will have to pull the console cover again to get to it.
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Le Mans Master
Joined: Jan 2006
Posts: 6,564
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From: Woodstock Georgia
This one looks more like a cylinder, about 3" long and 3/4" in diameter. It sits nearly vertical, left rear in the 'well' for the shifter mechanism. It is almost directly below the little light for your shift indicator. It has just one wire connection, is made out of plastic and if (big if) my memory is any good the body is black and the ends are white. Nothing fancy, it just pops off at both ends.
Team Owner
Joined: Sep 2003
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From: eville in
I finally had time last night to take apart the console again and try to yank this thing. It was exactly where you guys said it would be and after a few minutes of messing with it, it popped right off. The next morning it shifted like it was brand new. Hard to believe a simple fix was all I needed these past months of aggravation.
Thanks again for everyone's help!
Thanks again for everyone's help!
