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luvmybeater · 12-22-2006, 01:07 PM

i tried taking the shift handle off of my '91 today and after almost removing it (o/d button wires kept it on) I now am getting what sounds like a relay click from under the dash when the car's in park and I push the shift handle button (like I'm taking it out of park). If I leave it in park and just squeeze the button repeatedly I can hear the relay open and close over and over again. Don't know if this is something I just never noticed or something I broke today... help!!

Doctor J · 12-22-2006, 01:49 PM

The shift lever interlock pawl may got disconnected.

luvmybeater · 12-22-2006, 02:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Doctor J

shift lever interlock pawl

can I get a translation for the non-ASE among us, please?
(I'm assuming this is in the handle, but I know what assumptions usually get me)

Doctor J · 12-22-2006, 02:35 PM

Here is the link:
www.Autoshop101.com , select technical articles, Shift interlock system article.

luvmybeater · 12-22-2006, 04:43 PM

you frickin rock, doc!!

luvmybeater · 12-23-2006, 09:46 AM

NEXT QUESTION: how could attempting to disassemble the shifter have affected the "shift lever interlock pawl"? and is this a problem I need to be concerned about or is it no biggie (it doesn't affect driveablity at all, that I've noticed)