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97 red svx NOT SO SPECIAL now
I cant put my svx into gear from park.
I hardly drive it and noticed approx 4 months ago that when I started the car up and moved the shifter from 'P'ark to 'D'rive, the shifter would move forward into 'N'eutral and I couldnt move anymore. It engaged/clicked into 'N'eutral very well. To get around this problem I would put it in 2nd (down 1 from 'D'rive) and it would then move forward into 'D'rive. It seemed to reluctantly engage/click into 'D'rive but it was still in 'D'rive. I never noticed any transmission problems while driving just shifter problems. Now though the car will not leave 'P'ark and let me shift into any of the gears. Does anyone have insight or recommendations into this problem ? I'de be grateful for any feedback. |
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Re: 97 red svx NOT SO SPECIAL now
Either your shift lock module is bad or your shifter cable is rusty/corroded.
From the problem 4 months ago, I'd guess shifter cable...
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Re: 97 red svx NOT SO SPECIAL now
Are these two expensive ?
The shift lock module and the shifter cable. |
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Re: 97 red svx NOT SO SPECIAL now
How about you put it in the proper forum? Never mind, I will take care of that. Thread moved to Tech Q&A.
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Chris SVX World Network Administrator -1993 Subaru SVX LS-L, Barcelona Red, #46, 160,000+ Miles (Sold to SomethingElse) -2011 Toyota Sienna SE, Black, 30,000+ Miles (Swagger Wagon ) -2002 BMW R 1150R ABS, Black, 26,000+ Miles (Daily Driver ) SVX Owner from February 1997 to March 2008 SVX Online Community Member since February 1998 SVX World Network Member since February 2002, Member #520 Life is a game. Play to win. The world belongs to those who can laugh at it. |
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Re: 97 red svx NOT SO SPECIAL now
don't problems like this really kill the value of the car though? Non origional shift locks and shifter cables really do add to the depreciation I hear.
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Matt 15 OBW premium w/eyesight A picture of an SVX in the garage |
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Re: 97 red svx NOT SO SPECIAL now
Really sucks.
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Re: 97 red svx NOT SO SPECIAL now
Funny how the best red 97 for sale in the World, cant even get out of its own way.
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Re: 97 red svx NOT SO SPECIAL now
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These two posts are uncalled for. Lets keep this on topic.
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Chris SVX World Network Administrator -1993 Subaru SVX LS-L, Barcelona Red, #46, 160,000+ Miles (Sold to SomethingElse) -2011 Toyota Sienna SE, Black, 30,000+ Miles (Swagger Wagon ) -2002 BMW R 1150R ABS, Black, 26,000+ Miles (Daily Driver ) SVX Owner from February 1997 to March 2008 SVX Online Community Member since February 1998 SVX World Network Member since February 2002, Member #520 Life is a game. Play to win. The world belongs to those who can laugh at it. |
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Re: 97 red svx NOT SO SPECIAL now
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Back on topic... Can you press the shifter button on the shifter all the way in?? if yes, it is most likely you shifter cable seized up. if no, it is likely the shift lock controller has gone south and needs to be replaced. It could also be a combination of the two but let us know Tom |
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