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Automatic shifter handle difficult to move #1464561 12/19/05 03:44 PM
Joined: Apr 2004 Posts: 50 New York D DPDISXR4Ti_dup1 OP CEG\'er
OP DPDISXR4Ti_dup1 CEG\'er D Joined: Apr 2004 Posts: 50 New York	Subject vehicle is a '95 w/ Zetec and automatic. Everything works fine, but the shifter feels like I'm moving it through molassas when I go to shift it. I suspect something just needs a shot of some spray silicone - no idea whether I should be looking to do this from the inside or under the car - any suggestions? Alternatively, I suppose it could be that something fell into the shifter slot and is binding and the handle goes back and fourth? Just guessing here - help me guess better! Brad

Re: Automatic shifter handle difficult to move #1464562 12/19/05 06:33 PM
Joined: Oct 2000 Posts: 770 Houston, Texas 2 2X95SEs_dup1 Veteran CEG\'er
2X95SEs_dup1 Veteran CEG\'er 2 Joined: Oct 2000 Posts: 770 Houston, Texas	The tape that slides back and forth and moves the indicator is probably ready to snap off. If it's still in the track try some silicone.

Re: Automatic shifter handle difficult to move #1464563 12/19/05 08:41 PM
Joined: Oct 2004 Posts: 1,456 F FavoriteMystaque Hard-core CEG\'er
FavoriteMystaque Hard-core CEG\'er F Joined: Oct 2004 Posts: 1,456	Or, the cable underneath the car under the shifter,needs lube.

Re: Automatic shifter handle difficult to move #1464564 12/20/05 01:53 AM
Joined: Apr 2004 Posts: 50 New York D DPDISXR4Ti_dup1 OP CEG\'er
OP DPDISXR4Ti_dup1 CEG\'er D Joined: Apr 2004 Posts: 50 New York	Originally posted by 2X95SEs: The tape that slides back and forth and moves the indicator is probably ready to snap off. If it's still in the track try some silicone. Probably best to take the trim surround off so as to get better access, yes? I haven't even looked yet, but I'm assumming that won't be too difficult.

Re: Automatic shifter handle difficult to move #1464565 12/20/05 01:56 AM
Joined: Apr 2004 Posts: 50 New York D DPDISXR4Ti_dup1 OP CEG\'er
OP DPDISXR4Ti_dup1 CEG\'er D Joined: Apr 2004 Posts: 50 New York	Originally posted by FavoriteMystaque: Or, the cable underneath the car under the shifter,needs lube. Does this cable ride in a sleeve? If so, any idea where the best place might be to get access to the sleeve-end where I could squirt some lube in?

Re: Automatic shifter handle difficult to move #1464566 12/20/05 02:39 AM
Joined: Oct 2004 Posts: 1,456 F FavoriteMystaque Hard-core CEG\'er
FavoriteMystaque Hard-core CEG\'er F Joined: Oct 2004 Posts: 1,456	From underneath the car, under the shifter. There is a sleeve over it. (I have never done it (yet, the day will come!), but some CEG'ers have).

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