Bypassing Reverse Gear Key Removal Lockout
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Drifting
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From: Westfield MA
Bypassing Reverse Gear Key Removal Lockout
Kind of a convoluted question, but I want to be able to remove the key without putting the car in reverse. Is there a way to disconnect some linkage to do this? The car is an 86 with the 4+3.
[Modified by skybolt31, 3:41 PM 5/24/2004]
[Modified by skybolt31, 3:41 PM 5/24/2004]
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From: San Diego , CA Double Yellow DirtBags 1985..Z51..6-speed
Re: Bypassing Reverse Gear Key Removal Lockout (skybolt31)
My 85 doesn't have this feature... not sure if it's supposed to or not.
I'd think you first need to pull the shifter **** off and remove the console trim. I think it's cable actuated in there somewhere. But I really have no idea :blueangel: , so TTT.
I'd think you first need to pull the shifter **** off and remove the console trim. I think it's cable actuated in there somewhere. But I really have no idea :blueangel: , so TTT.
Melting Slicks
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From: Lockport NY
Re: Bypassing Reverse Gear Key Removal Lockout (skybolt31)
Yup. I did this a few years back.
The cable running from the shifter to the steering column needs to be disconnected and the column plunger (on my car, anyway; others have responded differently) needs to be locked in the "in" position. This plunger is inside the column behind where the steering wheel mounts.
If you follow the cable to the column, and play with it a little, you'll see what needs to be done. Thin fingers helps...So does being nearsighted...
Others have said their plunger pops right out. Mine didn't. If you just disconnect the cable and leave the plunger in place, it will lock *all* the time. I made up a kind of "Z" shaped rod [1/8" dia x 5" long] to hold the plunger in, and fastened it to one of the column mounting bolts.
Yes, you need to disassemble the console to get at the cable. Long process, involving removing the console lid, **** & shifter cover, radio fascia, drivers dash surround, and some other odds & ends, like the plastic kick panel with the light in it under the dash...
Lots of fun. :rolleyes:
The cable running from the shifter to the steering column needs to be disconnected and the column plunger (on my car, anyway; others have responded differently) needs to be locked in the "in" position. This plunger is inside the column behind where the steering wheel mounts.
If you follow the cable to the column, and play with it a little, you'll see what needs to be done. Thin fingers helps...So does being nearsighted...
Others have said their plunger pops right out. Mine didn't. If you just disconnect the cable and leave the plunger in place, it will lock *all* the time. I made up a kind of "Z" shaped rod [1/8" dia x 5" long] to hold the plunger in, and fastened it to one of the column mounting bolts.
Yes, you need to disassemble the console to get at the cable. Long process, involving removing the console lid, **** & shifter cover, radio fascia, drivers dash surround, and some other odds & ends, like the plastic kick panel with the light in it under the dash...
Lots of fun. :rolleyes:
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From: San Diego , CA Double Yellow DirtBags 1985..Z51..6-speed
Re: Bypassing Reverse Gear Key Removal Lockout (Rich B.)
Oh yeah... I forgot to mention...
to remove the shift boot, you need to remove the console trim.
to remove the console trim, you need to remove the dash bezel.
to remove the dash bezel, you need to remove the instrument panel bezel.
to remove that, you need to pull the headlight **** and the tilt lever.
the hand bones are connected to the ankle bones... :banghead:
to remove the shift boot, you need to remove the console trim.
to remove the console trim, you need to remove the dash bezel.
to remove the dash bezel, you need to remove the instrument panel bezel.
to remove that, you need to pull the headlight **** and the tilt lever.
the hand bones are connected to the ankle bones... :banghead:
