damn shifter!!

SVX PlayBoy · #1 07-31-2006, 05:23 PM

This is getting very irritating and embarassing. Everytime I start my car, and go to shift it into reverse or drive, it won't budge out of park, or it will shift like normal. When it does stick, I have to shake it like crazy, then it will slide into the gear.

Recently, i thought the shift lock had something to do with it, so i pressed and held it, and it shifts like no problem, is their anything i can do to not have to press the shift lock button everytime?

Manarius · #2 07-31-2006, 07:30 PM

I think your shift interlock mechanism is broke.

nysvx10 · #3 07-31-2006, 08:24 PM

Replace your shift lock module, it's located under the center console.

poweredx2 · #4 07-31-2006, 08:32 PM

Same problem years back,I went into the center console and unplugged the shift lock,downside is that the shifter will move with the ignition off.

SVX PlayBoy · #5 07-31-2006, 08:37 PM

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Originally Posted by nysvx10

Replace your shift lock module, it's located under the center console.

can you elaborate more on that please? Is it in the owners manual, or chiltons book? or even a how-to write up?

Manarius · #6 07-31-2006, 09:16 PM

The shift lock module is the module that makes sure that the key is in the ignition and the brake is on to move the car out of park. It's an electronic bit with two sensors attached to it. The module goes bad after time (it's mechanical, so....).

nysvx10 · #7 07-31-2006, 09:20 PM

Try to find one either on here or on Ebay, I got mine on ebay for $15 and it takes 5 minutes to install. Unplug the old one and plug in the new one. Easy as that.

SVX PlayBoy · #8 07-31-2006, 09:40 PM

I'm guessing that it has to be for a SVX, this isnt a universal part. Does anyone have one for sale?

TomsSVX · #9 07-31-2006, 09:54 PM

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Originally Posted by poweredx2

Same problem years back,I went into the center console and unplugged the shift lock,downside is that the shifter will move with the ignition off.

Enough said. only a complete idiot needs one of these

Tom

SVX PlayBoy · #10 07-31-2006, 09:57 PM

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Originally Posted by TomsSVX

Enough said. only a complete idiot needs one of these

Tom

Sorry I havent done the 5mt swap yet

, I just like having my car in good working order

TomsSVX · #11 07-31-2006, 10:11 PM

not saying you need to do the 5mt swap, just unplug it and all will work as normal except you can now shift from park when the key is not in the ignition or when you foot is on the brake. It is simple

Tom

Speedklix · #12 07-31-2006, 10:12 PM

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Originally Posted by SVX PlayBoy

Sorry I havent done the 5mt swap yet

, I just like having my car in good working order

he was refering to the need for a shift lock

SVX PlayBoy · #13 07-31-2006, 10:32 PM

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Originally Posted by TomsSVX

not saying you need to do the 5mt swap, just unplug it and all will work as normal except you can now shift from park when the key is not in the ignition or when you foot is on the brake. It is simple

Tom

So i have to take off the center console to get to it? or is it under the dash with all the other wires?

Speedklix · #14 07-31-2006, 10:46 PM

Just the center console trim piece I'm pretty sure. Someone will post a pic soon. If not I will tomorrow and point out what needs to go.

poweredx2 · #15 08-01-2006, 07:48 AM

No just remove the center console if your are having issues getting the car in gear or until you buy another part.I never replaced the part,just unplugged it one less part to break.