Shifter won’t unlock
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Shifter won’t unlock
I need to use my key to bypass the shift lock every time to put my car
in gear. My shifter moves freely after this but once I place it in
park again, it won’t release without shutting the car off and using
the shift release with the key. Coincidentally, none of the electric
controls on my steering wheel work either (cruise or horn) which
started at the same time.
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in gear. My shifter moves freely after this but once I place it in
park again, it won’t release without shutting the car off and using
the shift release with the key. Coincidentally, none of the electric
controls on my steering wheel work either (cruise or horn) which
started at the same time.
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Re: Shifter won���������
nyneil wrote:
> I need to use my key to bypass the shift lock every time to put my car
> in gear. My shifter moves freely after this but once I place it in
> park again, it won�t release without shutting the car off and using
> the shift release with the key. Coincidentally, none of the electric
> controls on my steering wheel work either (cruise or horn) which
> started at the same time.
>
make? model? year? mileage?
ok, gotcha question first, are you pressing the brake pedal when
shifting? it won't if you don't.
regarding the other stuff, have you done any work on the steering
column? the ignition switch, shift interlock, key release, etc. are all
tied in together. if one of them is fouled up, it affects them all.
> I need to use my key to bypass the shift lock every time to put my car
> in gear. My shifter moves freely after this but once I place it in
> park again, it won�t release without shutting the car off and using
> the shift release with the key. Coincidentally, none of the electric
> controls on my steering wheel work either (cruise or horn) which
> started at the same time.
>
make? model? year? mileage?
ok, gotcha question first, are you pressing the brake pedal when
shifting? it won't if you don't.
regarding the other stuff, have you done any work on the steering
column? the ignition switch, shift interlock, key release, etc. are all
tied in together. if one of them is fouled up, it affects them all.
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Re: Shifter won���������
nyneil wrote:
> I need to use my key to bypass the shift lock every time to put my car
> in gear. My shifter moves freely after this but once I place it in
> park again, it won�t release without shutting the car off and using
> the shift release with the key. Coincidentally, none of the electric
> controls on my steering wheel work either (cruise or horn) which
> started at the same time.
>
make? model? year? mileage?
ok, gotcha question first, are you pressing the brake pedal when
shifting? it won't if you don't.
regarding the other stuff, have you done any work on the steering
column? the ignition switch, shift interlock, key release, etc. are all
tied in together. if one of them is fouled up, it affects them all.
> I need to use my key to bypass the shift lock every time to put my car
> in gear. My shifter moves freely after this but once I place it in
> park again, it won�t release without shutting the car off and using
> the shift release with the key. Coincidentally, none of the electric
> controls on my steering wheel work either (cruise or horn) which
> started at the same time.
>
make? model? year? mileage?
ok, gotcha question first, are you pressing the brake pedal when
shifting? it won't if you don't.
regarding the other stuff, have you done any work on the steering
column? the ignition switch, shift interlock, key release, etc. are all
tied in together. if one of them is fouled up, it affects them all.
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Re: Shifter won���������
nyneil wrote:
> I need to use my key to bypass the shift lock every time to put my car
> in gear. My shifter moves freely after this but once I place it in
> park again, it won�t release without shutting the car off and using
> the shift release with the key. Coincidentally, none of the electric
> controls on my steering wheel work either (cruise or horn) which
> started at the same time.
>
make? model? year? mileage?
ok, gotcha question first, are you pressing the brake pedal when
shifting? it won't if you don't.
regarding the other stuff, have you done any work on the steering
column? the ignition switch, shift interlock, key release, etc. are all
tied in together. if one of them is fouled up, it affects them all.
> I need to use my key to bypass the shift lock every time to put my car
> in gear. My shifter moves freely after this but once I place it in
> park again, it won�t release without shutting the car off and using
> the shift release with the key. Coincidentally, none of the electric
> controls on my steering wheel work either (cruise or horn) which
> started at the same time.
>
make? model? year? mileage?
ok, gotcha question first, are you pressing the brake pedal when
shifting? it won't if you don't.
regarding the other stuff, have you done any work on the steering
column? the ignition switch, shift interlock, key release, etc. are all
tied in together. if one of them is fouled up, it affects them all.
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Re: Shifter won���������
nyneil wrote:
> I need to use my key to bypass the shift lock every time to put my car
> in gear. My shifter moves freely after this but once I place it in
> park again, it won�t release without shutting the car off and using
> the shift release with the key. Coincidentally, none of the electric
> controls on my steering wheel work either (cruise or horn) which
> started at the same time.
>
make? model? year? mileage?
ok, gotcha question first, are you pressing the brake pedal when
shifting? it won't if you don't.
regarding the other stuff, have you done any work on the steering
column? the ignition switch, shift interlock, key release, etc. are all
tied in together. if one of them is fouled up, it affects them all.
> I need to use my key to bypass the shift lock every time to put my car
> in gear. My shifter moves freely after this but once I place it in
> park again, it won�t release without shutting the car off and using
> the shift release with the key. Coincidentally, none of the electric
> controls on my steering wheel work either (cruise or horn) which
> started at the same time.
>
make? model? year? mileage?
ok, gotcha question first, are you pressing the brake pedal when
shifting? it won't if you don't.
regarding the other stuff, have you done any work on the steering
column? the ignition switch, shift interlock, key release, etc. are all
tied in together. if one of them is fouled up, it affects them all.
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Re: Shifter won’t unlock
nyneil wrote:
> I need to use my key to bypass the shift lock every time to put my car
> in gear. My shifter moves freely after this but once I place it in
> park again, it won’t release without shutting the car off and using
> the shift release with the key. Coincidentally, none of the electric
> controls on my steering wheel work either (cruise or horn) which
> started at the same time.
>
-------------------------------
Sounds like a blown fuse. Have you looked in both of the fuseboxes?
There are diagrams on the covers if you can't find your owner's manual.
'Curly'
> I need to use my key to bypass the shift lock every time to put my car
> in gear. My shifter moves freely after this but once I place it in
> park again, it won’t release without shutting the car off and using
> the shift release with the key. Coincidentally, none of the electric
> controls on my steering wheel work either (cruise or horn) which
> started at the same time.
>
-------------------------------
Sounds like a blown fuse. Have you looked in both of the fuseboxes?
There are diagrams on the covers if you can't find your owner's manual.
'Curly'
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Re: Shifter won’t unlock
nyneil wrote:
> I need to use my key to bypass the shift lock every time to put my car
> in gear. My shifter moves freely after this but once I place it in
> park again, it won’t release without shutting the car off and using
> the shift release with the key. Coincidentally, none of the electric
> controls on my steering wheel work either (cruise or horn) which
> started at the same time.
>
-------------------------------
Sounds like a blown fuse. Have you looked in both of the fuseboxes?
There are diagrams on the covers if you can't find your owner's manual.
'Curly'
> I need to use my key to bypass the shift lock every time to put my car
> in gear. My shifter moves freely after this but once I place it in
> park again, it won’t release without shutting the car off and using
> the shift release with the key. Coincidentally, none of the electric
> controls on my steering wheel work either (cruise or horn) which
> started at the same time.
>
-------------------------------
Sounds like a blown fuse. Have you looked in both of the fuseboxes?
There are diagrams on the covers if you can't find your owner's manual.
'Curly'
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Re: Shifter won’t unlock
nyneil wrote:
> I need to use my key to bypass the shift lock every time to put my car
> in gear. My shifter moves freely after this but once I place it in
> park again, it won’t release without shutting the car off and using
> the shift release with the key. Coincidentally, none of the electric
> controls on my steering wheel work either (cruise or horn) which
> started at the same time.
>
-------------------------------
Sounds like a blown fuse. Have you looked in both of the fuseboxes?
There are diagrams on the covers if you can't find your owner's manual.
'Curly'
> I need to use my key to bypass the shift lock every time to put my car
> in gear. My shifter moves freely after this but once I place it in
> park again, it won’t release without shutting the car off and using
> the shift release with the key. Coincidentally, none of the electric
> controls on my steering wheel work either (cruise or horn) which
> started at the same time.
>
-------------------------------
Sounds like a blown fuse. Have you looked in both of the fuseboxes?
There are diagrams on the covers if you can't find your owner's manual.
'Curly'
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Re: Shifter won’t unlock
nyneil wrote:
> I need to use my key to bypass the shift lock every time to put my car
> in gear. My shifter moves freely after this but once I place it in
> park again, it won’t release without shutting the car off and using
> the shift release with the key. Coincidentally, none of the electric
> controls on my steering wheel work either (cruise or horn) which
> started at the same time.
>
-------------------------------
Sounds like a blown fuse. Have you looked in both of the fuseboxes?
There are diagrams on the covers if you can't find your owner's manual.
'Curly'
> I need to use my key to bypass the shift lock every time to put my car
> in gear. My shifter moves freely after this but once I place it in
> park again, it won’t release without shutting the car off and using
> the shift release with the key. Coincidentally, none of the electric
> controls on my steering wheel work either (cruise or horn) which
> started at the same time.
>
-------------------------------
Sounds like a blown fuse. Have you looked in both of the fuseboxes?
There are diagrams on the covers if you can't find your owner's manual.
'Curly'
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Re: Shifter won’t unlock
If the P light is not on no power is getting to the shift lock solenoid to
unlock it. Get the light problem fixed and the shifter will start working.
Don't start tearing in it yourself unless you understand how to do it
correctly or you may blow the air bags if it has them.
"nyneil" <none@000.com> wrote in message
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>I need to use my key to bypass the shift lock every time to put my car
> in gear. My shifter moves freely after this but once I place it in
> park again, it won’t release without shutting the car off and using
> the shift release with the key. Coincidentally, none of the electric
> controls on my steering wheel work either (cruise or horn) which
> started at the same time.
>
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unlock it. Get the light problem fixed and the shifter will start working.
Don't start tearing in it yourself unless you understand how to do it
correctly or you may blow the air bags if it has them.
"nyneil" <none@000.com> wrote in message
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>I need to use my key to bypass the shift lock every time to put my car
> in gear. My shifter moves freely after this but once I place it in
> park again, it won’t release without shutting the car off and using
> the shift release with the key. Coincidentally, none of the electric
> controls on my steering wheel work either (cruise or horn) which
> started at the same time.
>
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Re: Shifter won’t unlock
If the P light is not on no power is getting to the shift lock solenoid to
unlock it. Get the light problem fixed and the shifter will start working.
Don't start tearing in it yourself unless you understand how to do it
correctly or you may blow the air bags if it has them.
"nyneil" <none@000.com> wrote in message
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>I need to use my key to bypass the shift lock every time to put my car
> in gear. My shifter moves freely after this but once I place it in
> park again, it won’t release without shutting the car off and using
> the shift release with the key. Coincidentally, none of the electric
> controls on my steering wheel work either (cruise or horn) which
> started at the same time.
>
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unlock it. Get the light problem fixed and the shifter will start working.
Don't start tearing in it yourself unless you understand how to do it
correctly or you may blow the air bags if it has them.
"nyneil" <none@000.com> wrote in message
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>I need to use my key to bypass the shift lock every time to put my car
> in gear. My shifter moves freely after this but once I place it in
> park again, it won’t release without shutting the car off and using
> the shift release with the key. Coincidentally, none of the electric
> controls on my steering wheel work either (cruise or horn) which
> started at the same time.
>
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Re: Shifter won’t unlock
If the P light is not on no power is getting to the shift lock solenoid to
unlock it. Get the light problem fixed and the shifter will start working.
Don't start tearing in it yourself unless you understand how to do it
correctly or you may blow the air bags if it has them.
"nyneil" <none@000.com> wrote in message
news:974826_1e5917803b185720576c90538626f04e@autob oardz.com...
>I need to use my key to bypass the shift lock every time to put my car
> in gear. My shifter moves freely after this but once I place it in
> park again, it won’t release without shutting the car off and using
> the shift release with the key. Coincidentally, none of the electric
> controls on my steering wheel work either (cruise or horn) which
> started at the same time.
>
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unlock it. Get the light problem fixed and the shifter will start working.
Don't start tearing in it yourself unless you understand how to do it
correctly or you may blow the air bags if it has them.
"nyneil" <none@000.com> wrote in message
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>I need to use my key to bypass the shift lock every time to put my car
> in gear. My shifter moves freely after this but once I place it in
> park again, it won’t release without shutting the car off and using
> the shift release with the key. Coincidentally, none of the electric
> controls on my steering wheel work either (cruise or horn) which
> started at the same time.
>
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Re: Shifter won’t unlock
If the P light is not on no power is getting to the shift lock solenoid to
unlock it. Get the light problem fixed and the shifter will start working.
Don't start tearing in it yourself unless you understand how to do it
correctly or you may blow the air bags if it has them.
"nyneil" <none@000.com> wrote in message
news:974826_1e5917803b185720576c90538626f04e@autob oardz.com...
>I need to use my key to bypass the shift lock every time to put my car
> in gear. My shifter moves freely after this but once I place it in
> park again, it won’t release without shutting the car off and using
> the shift release with the key. Coincidentally, none of the electric
> controls on my steering wheel work either (cruise or horn) which
> started at the same time.
>
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unlock it. Get the light problem fixed and the shifter will start working.
Don't start tearing in it yourself unless you understand how to do it
correctly or you may blow the air bags if it has them.
"nyneil" <none@000.com> wrote in message
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>I need to use my key to bypass the shift lock every time to put my car
> in gear. My shifter moves freely after this but once I place it in
> park again, it won’t release without shutting the car off and using
> the shift release with the key. Coincidentally, none of the electric
> controls on my steering wheel work either (cruise or horn) which
> started at the same time.
>
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Re: Shifter won't unlock
On Feb 9, 8:42 am, "Woody" <TheD...@pond.net> wrote:
> If the P light is not on no power is getting to the shift lock solenoid to
> unlock it. Get the light problem fixed and the shifter will start working.
> Don't start tearing in it yourself unless you understand how to do it
> correctly or you may blow the air bags if it has them.
>
> "nyneil" <n...@000.com> wrote in message
>
> news:974826_1e5917803b185720576c90538626f04e@autob oardz.com...
>
> >I need to use my key to bypass the shift lock every time to put my car
> > in gear. My shifter moves freely after this but once I place it in
> > park again, it won't release without shutting the car off and using
> > the shift release with the key. Coincidentally, none of the electric
> > controls on my steering wheel work either (cruise or horn) which
> > started at the same time.
>
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I have the same problem on my 1990 Civic 4WD Wagon. It only happened
in winter when the temperature was low, like below 32 F. I don't have
a solution. What I did is after I park the car, I let the engine stay
idle for 2 to 5 minutes, the P light will come on then I can unplug my
car key. I noticed that the idle speed would be lower, around 300
rpm! If I could not wait for 2 to 5 minutes, I simply left my car key
inside and went away and hope that no car theft would notice I left
the car key at the steering wheel. On the contrary, if I needed to
drive and the shifter is lock, then I would use a seperate key and
insert it to the unlock key hole to unlock the shifter.
> If the P light is not on no power is getting to the shift lock solenoid to
> unlock it. Get the light problem fixed and the shifter will start working.
> Don't start tearing in it yourself unless you understand how to do it
> correctly or you may blow the air bags if it has them.
>
> "nyneil" <n...@000.com> wrote in message
>
> news:974826_1e5917803b185720576c90538626f04e@autob oardz.com...
>
> >I need to use my key to bypass the shift lock every time to put my car
> > in gear. My shifter moves freely after this but once I place it in
> > park again, it won't release without shutting the car off and using
> > the shift release with the key. Coincidentally, none of the electric
> > controls on my steering wheel work either (cruise or horn) which
> > started at the same time.
>
> > --
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I have the same problem on my 1990 Civic 4WD Wagon. It only happened
in winter when the temperature was low, like below 32 F. I don't have
a solution. What I did is after I park the car, I let the engine stay
idle for 2 to 5 minutes, the P light will come on then I can unplug my
car key. I noticed that the idle speed would be lower, around 300
rpm! If I could not wait for 2 to 5 minutes, I simply left my car key
inside and went away and hope that no car theft would notice I left
the car key at the steering wheel. On the contrary, if I needed to
drive and the shifter is lock, then I would use a seperate key and
insert it to the unlock key hole to unlock the shifter.
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Re: Shifter won't unlock
On Feb 9, 8:42 am, "Woody" <TheD...@pond.net> wrote:
> If the P light is not on no power is getting to the shift lock solenoid to
> unlock it. Get the light problem fixed and the shifter will start working.
> Don't start tearing in it yourself unless you understand how to do it
> correctly or you may blow the air bags if it has them.
>
> "nyneil" <n...@000.com> wrote in message
>
> news:974826_1e5917803b185720576c90538626f04e@autob oardz.com...
>
> >I need to use my key to bypass the shift lock every time to put my car
> > in gear. My shifter moves freely after this but once I place it in
> > park again, it won't release without shutting the car off and using
> > the shift release with the key. Coincidentally, none of the electric
> > controls on my steering wheel work either (cruise or horn) which
> > started at the same time.
>
> > --
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I have the same problem on my 1990 Civic 4WD Wagon. It only happened
in winter when the temperature was low, like below 32 F. I don't have
a solution. What I did is after I park the car, I let the engine stay
idle for 2 to 5 minutes, the P light will come on then I can unplug my
car key. I noticed that the idle speed would be lower, around 300
rpm! If I could not wait for 2 to 5 minutes, I simply left my car key
inside and went away and hope that no car theft would notice I left
the car key at the steering wheel. On the contrary, if I needed to
drive and the shifter is lock, then I would use a seperate key and
insert it to the unlock key hole to unlock the shifter.
> If the P light is not on no power is getting to the shift lock solenoid to
> unlock it. Get the light problem fixed and the shifter will start working.
> Don't start tearing in it yourself unless you understand how to do it
> correctly or you may blow the air bags if it has them.
>
> "nyneil" <n...@000.com> wrote in message
>
> news:974826_1e5917803b185720576c90538626f04e@autob oardz.com...
>
> >I need to use my key to bypass the shift lock every time to put my car
> > in gear. My shifter moves freely after this but once I place it in
> > park again, it won't release without shutting the car off and using
> > the shift release with the key. Coincidentally, none of the electric
> > controls on my steering wheel work either (cruise or horn) which
> > started at the same time.
>
> > --
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I have the same problem on my 1990 Civic 4WD Wagon. It only happened
in winter when the temperature was low, like below 32 F. I don't have
a solution. What I did is after I park the car, I let the engine stay
idle for 2 to 5 minutes, the P light will come on then I can unplug my
car key. I noticed that the idle speed would be lower, around 300
rpm! If I could not wait for 2 to 5 minutes, I simply left my car key
inside and went away and hope that no car theft would notice I left
the car key at the steering wheel. On the contrary, if I needed to
drive and the shifter is lock, then I would use a seperate key and
insert it to the unlock key hole to unlock the shifter.
