Hey, I was stopped at a red light and accidently hit my auto shifter into the manual mode. When I tried to put it back in drive it was stuck. It stays over in the manual mode side, but does not display any gear on my dash. When I try to push it over to drive it only goes about half way then stops. When I push it over this far, my dash says its in neutral. I can turn the car on and off but cannot take the key out. I tried using the shift lock, but it had no effect. It seems like there is somthing wrong with the gates of the shifter maybe? I have no idea, I had to have the car towed home and I'm looking for any advice or help.

thanks for any replies.

 

Do you have an after-market shift ****?

 

no, all stock. It seemed like a really freak accident... i have no clue what is wrong with it.

 

I kinda ran into the same thing except I had the Momo auto shift **** on there. It was stuck because I over-tightened the mini-bolts that held the shifter into place with the tiny allen wrench.

You might want to try taking out the shift **** and see if the "push-down" mechanism is stuck. Just push down that plastic piece and undo the clip hidden inside (make sure you don't lose that tiny clip!).

Good luck.

 

how do i take the shift **** out?

 

I tried doing a search because there were a few threads with install pics but the results came up with messed-up pics in those said threads.

Basically there is a little plastic piece at the bottom of your shift ****. This needs to be gently pushed down. You'll then see a "U-clip" that's metal and once this clip comes off the shift **** comes off. Like I said before make sure this little clip doesn't go flying off in your car or you might never find it.

 

k, thanks for your help. I hope ill be able to fix this tommaro. Any other ideas are welcome as well.

 

k, well I took everything apart today and fixed it. A small problem now, it just dosnt show me what gear I'm in on my display now. Did I miss a clip or wire?

 

So you can shift now? And take the key out?

Sounds like a wire came loose somewhere if it's not showing on the display. If your car is still under warranty I would drive it back to the dealership and tell them the display is out. Sorry, I don't know how to take apart the console to track the issue down.

 

Yea, I can shift now. It drives and everything. I probably just didnt reconnect one of the harnesses when I put everything back together. Im gonna take it apart again tommaro and see if I can find out what it is. No warranty either.