Adjusting shifter interlock on 4+3 car???
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Burning Brakes
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Adjusting shifter interlock on 4+3 car???
I have to try a half dozen times to get my key out of the ignition in the last few days or so. I have to keep jamming the shiifter into reverse, until it finally allows key to turn to the lock position and lets me get the key out.
I have a factory service manual which explains how to adjust the interlock cable, but it doesn't say whether you have to get to the cable from underneath the car, or underneath the console...
Anyone have any tips or advice???
Car is a 1985 btw...
I have a factory service manual which explains how to adjust the interlock cable, but it doesn't say whether you have to get to the cable from underneath the car, or underneath the console...
Anyone have any tips or advice???
Car is a 1985 btw...
Burning Brakes
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St. Jude Donor '05
Your question is languishing here, so I'll try...
I know that a good part of the shifter is exposed on the side of the tunnel if you lift the carpet. The floor and tunnel carpet are two separate pieces. If you remove the drivers seat, you should be able to work the console carpet up and get a look. I seem to remember that there is some sort of cable connected there, but I can't be sure. I will check and see if I have a pic from my soundproofing install.
I know that a good part of the shifter is exposed on the side of the tunnel if you lift the carpet. The floor and tunnel carpet are two separate pieces. If you remove the drivers seat, you should be able to work the console carpet up and get a look. I seem to remember that there is some sort of cable connected there, but I can't be sure. I will check and see if I have a pic from my soundproofing install.
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Burning Brakes
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Originally Posted by Rich Silvestris
Your question is languishing here, so I'll try...
I know that a good part of the shifter is exposed on the side of the tunnel if you lift the carpet. The floor and tunnel carpet are two separate pieces. If you remove the drivers seat, you should be able to work the console carpet up and get a look. I seem to remember that there is some sort of cable connected there, but I can't be sure. I will check and see if I have a pic from my soundproofing install.
I know that a good part of the shifter is exposed on the side of the tunnel if you lift the carpet. The floor and tunnel carpet are two separate pieces. If you remove the drivers seat, you should be able to work the console carpet up and get a look. I seem to remember that there is some sort of cable connected there, but I can't be sure. I will check and see if I have a pic from my soundproofing install.
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Burning Brakes
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Originally Posted by AGENT 86
Can I get to the shifter side of the interlock cable from inside the car/under the console, or from under the transmission tunnel/under the car?
Just trying to see what I'm going to plan for. Thanks.
The manual doesn't seem to say anything one way or the other...Unless I keep readin right through it...
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From: Paxton IL
Might want to take the top off first before you take out the seat and the side since the adjustment is on the opposite side, (passenger). If you can get the shifter boot off it looks like you may have enough room.
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