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Re: Shifer wont start in park. when its in reverse acts...
Linkage out of adjustment
this could be hazerdous if vehicle starts in gear could hurt or kill someone
get readjusted asap before something goes wrong
any good tech can performed this wont cost to much
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Hi Ken:
Sounds as if the linkage is out of adjustment. Did something specific happen to cause this to start to occur? If you look at the linkage, there will be some point where you can shorten or lengthen the rod that attaches to a lever on the transmission. One way will make it better, the other will make it worse.
assuming you have checked the trans oil and it is full, it sounds like you need to take it to a good trans shop and have it looked at. it could be something simple or something major and expensive
A neutral park switch keeps you from activating the starter in drive or reverse. It also turns the reverse lights on. Its on top of the transmission at the end of the shift cable . If it does not turn over in park try it in neutral, Clean battery cables. Check fuel pressure. Is check engine light on?
If it acts like neutral in reverse, the low/rev band is likely broken. I've seen it before. If everything is good forward. Pulling trans is the only way to fix it
shift linkage needs adjusting,,could be bent, easy fix, located along firewall to fram beneath the column, ask your son wut he ran over and didnt tell u about... hope i could help...:)
What engine? Rear wheel drive ?Sounds like shift linkage or cable out of adjustment slightly. Have a look at where cable or rod attaches to transmission for adjustment. If not sure of what your looking for get back to me with info.
It is hard to say, but as long as all of the forward gears work fine, then it might work for a long time. But without knowing what is wrong, I would at least change the fluid to remove as much metal or clutch material as you can. Don't worry about the filter, you can't change it without disassembling the trans. Just drain the fluid and refill it. This won't fix reverse, but it might prolong further problems. And don't park where you can't pull straight out.
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