karson

hi all,

I have a 97 sentra, works great.
The problem is when i try to shift gear ( automatic) when i start, i am not able to change gears. The small knob on geat shift that needs to be pressed by thumb wont depress at all.

After a few seconds, i can depress the small knob on shifter and then everything moves smoothly.

Another small issue is, car key gets stuck when after switching off car.
I normally restart the car and stop it, keys come out fine.
Not sure if these two are related.

Please help.

thanks
karson

azkicker0027

the inter-lock on the auto trans selector might be sticking. I'd have to check on that since i haven't dealt with this problem in a while.

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karson

azkicker,

Please advise how you resolved this issue. This has become lottery to get to some place in time.

You are right, i checked the gear shift, seems like the small shift lock (solonoid) or inter-lock as you called it, it will not open completely i press on brakes. Shift lock does move a little, but now enough.
Now interestingly shift lock moves on its own when i press the little knob on gear shift, just a little is enough to make shift lever move the extra step.

I sprayed the shift lock solonoid and the small assesmbly with WD-40. Not much change, only a little better.


Thanks a lot

thezman

you sprayed an electric solonoid with w/d 40?

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karson

I did sprayed it with WD 40, should i have not done that.