steering column
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steering column
Hello All
Hope someone can help with this problem my 85 f150 (auto) has. The shift is not in sync with P R D L1 L2 , when the shift is in drive it shows like it is in R and everthing else shows out of order Rev sits in P etc. Can someone please help
Hope someone can help with this problem my 85 f150 (auto) has. The shift is not in sync with P R D L1 L2 , when the shift is in drive it shows like it is in R and everthing else shows out of order Rev sits in P etc. Can someone please help
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The indicator is just out of adjustment I expect.
Take the steering column cover off.
You will find a "cable" attached to the shifting lever collar with a screw. Loosen the screw, make sure the cable is still in it's channel, (a piece of metal groved to form a lip the cable rides in)
and adjust it to where the indicator reads correctly in all gears, tighten the screw, then put back on the steering column cover.
Hope this helps.
Take the steering column cover off.
You will find a "cable" attached to the shifting lever collar with a screw. Loosen the screw, make sure the cable is still in it's channel, (a piece of metal groved to form a lip the cable rides in)
and adjust it to where the indicator reads correctly in all gears, tighten the screw, then put back on the steering column cover.
Hope this helps.
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I took the instrument cluster out of my '83 and had to lubricate the little needle pointer gizmo itself. Used a minute amount of white grease and cured its sticking in drive alot.
Hey. YOU try to come up with a right name when you've not slept all night last night!
The shift indicator has worked just fine for 5 years now...
Hey. YOU try to come up with a right name when you've not slept all night last night!
The shift indicator has worked just fine for 5 years now...
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Thanks for sending me on the right track, I had to replace the gearshift indicator assembly at a cost of $28.00. The small plastic cable had broken and was causing the gears not to reflect the right position.
