Stuck in Park

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th3band1t
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Stuck in Park

Post by th3band1t »

Did a quick search and didn't get much. Went to pick up a 1991 SS. Car would start but wouldn't go from Park. Tried what I'd assume the shift interlock is, and nithing.
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Re: Stuck in Park

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Mine gets stuck in park too. The shift lock override gets stuck as well. I need to wiggle the shift knob while pressing on the button at the same time as I press hard on the shift lock override button.
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Re: Stuck in Park

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Nothing like pushing the button and jiggling the shifter to get into gear :roll:
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Re: Stuck in Park

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Do you see the shift lock override in the top left corner of the shifter assembly? Depress that button and see if you can move the gear selector out of park.
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th3band1t
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Re: Stuck in Park

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Legacy777 wrote:Do you see the shift lock override in the top left corner of the shifter assembly? Depress that button and see if you can move the gear selector out of park.
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Re: Stuck in Park

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Underneath the plastic surrounding the shifter, is a plastic piece you push down on to release the shifter. With that cover removed, you'll see what I'm talking about when rock the shifter back and forward. You could drill a small hole where you could shove a screwdriver down to release it.
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