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my car is an atx and i was wondering....are u suppose to be able to shift it without the keys in? i have had other autos and they didnt do that you had to have the keys in and turned to do it. just a question i had to ask. i have ripped apart the center console and i didnt see and type of safety device for this. can some on please answer that. thanx. later HtR

No you are not suppost to be abel to

you can only shift out of park with the key to the on positon and the brake pushed in. and u can only take out the keys when it is in park. if you need to move it with out pushing on the brake you can manual do it by inserting a slot screwdriver into the consul on the passenger side(u will see a small opening along the carpet)but u still need the keys in teh ignition to move it. unless your ignition is loose like mine and i can take them out while the car is runing

i have check the ignition and it aint loose. but ya i can do that so i once again i dont know what upgrades i have in my car or what the previous owner did to it. ill have to investigate more. thanx for the info once again. HtR

The previous owner may have done what I did. Removed the solenoid to get rid of the dumbie proofing.
I've always by habit put the brake on before the shifting out of park. I also had gotten use to moving my other cars around in the garage without starting ,just put it into neutral and push it out of the way. Beside ever get in a trafiic jam that solenoid clicking/thonking every time you touch the brake. Whoever came up with the mounting position for the solenoid was thinking I bet if put there, it will resonate like a bass drum?
It's a personel thing, just like all those blade brakes& etc on lawn mowers just gets in the way and makes for a bigger saftey issue!

Paul
98 Mystique LS