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Nov 13, 2013 | 10:35 AM

JAFO1

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Gear Shifter Issues

Having an issue with the gear shifter popping in and out of gear, as well as popping out of 'P' into 'R'. I did a quick search, but didn't see a similar issue. So, I'm looking for a place to start.

Nov 13, 2013 | 02:38 PM

Mark Kovalsky

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Start by laying on the floor under the dash. Look up the steering column. There are two Torx head bolts that tend to loosen or fall out. When they do that the shifter gets very sloppy and can pop out of gear.

Nov 13, 2013 | 05:26 PM

JAFO1

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Thanks Brother, I'll start there.

Nov 13, 2013 | 06:24 PM

Dr. Johnson

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Originally Posted by Mark Kovalsky

Yup, just had to do that to mine - they were almost completely out. and a bonus, I broke the shift select adjuster bracket while I was under there... don't do that.

Nov 14, 2013 | 09:20 AM

osu711

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Originally Posted by Dr. Johnson

Yup, just had to do that to mine - they were almost completely out. and a bonus, I broke the shift select adjuster bracket while I was under there... don't do that.

Thats no fun... mine were a bit loose as well when I busted my shift tube, but thats a different story