auto peeps in here

[98v6]

this is something i thought my car was supposed to do at first, but i called the dealership cuz it's gettin annoying and they said it was a problem...

ok i start the car in the morning, and the first (and only when it's cold) shift from park to reverse. the shifter like doesn't wanna cooperate, i broke my original shift handle forcing it and now i have a manual shift ball that i press down... takes like both hands, but i can't just let the car run cuz i park in the garage.

this is a pretty big deal, so what i do sometimes is put it in neutral to start it, then just go to reverse, but that still is kinda gay.

does anyone else have this problem? what can i do about it?

[SmokeyinSWF]

I have the same exact problem. I posted on here asking about it, but never really got a good answer. I ended up changing my front pads and it seems to have gotten alot better, but still does it every once in awhile. And as you said only when its cold. I think it has to do with brake pressure.

[98v6]

yeah that would make sense, i guess i'll get the pads changed and see if that helps

[Ian]

your neutral safety switch could be going bad. replace it. Its like $8.

[98v6]

where is it, how do i do that?

[3.4 slow to go]

don't you have that "must press brake before shifting out of park" deal? is the solinoid fully releasing?

[Jerriko]

Sounds to me that your park/neutral safety switch is going out. Did you trying pumping the brakes a couple of times to see if that makes a difference? Depending on what car you have, the safety switch will be located either on the shifter or at the bottom of your steering column.

[TrixTeR]

yeah its probably that switch.

1 other option though:

does it do it when it rains also?
you might want to check the shifter solinoid or whatever its called, make sure its not ****ed up.

[98v6]

ok, what does it look like? i just don't wanna **** with stuff if i don't know what it is...

[98v6]

UPDATE: Replaced front pads and neutral/park safety switch, still havin the problem although to a lesser extent.

[calvo]

A neutral/park safety switch has nothing to do with the shifter not shifting. it there so your car wont start in gear jus like a clutch safety switch for manuals. The "apply brakes befor shifting" solenoid would be your problrm unless something is wrong with your pedal.

[98v6]

could you tell me where the solenoid is located?

[Bird_Of_Prey]

Did ya ever spill soda in your center council?

[98v6]

[img]graemlins/crybaby.gif[/img] yeah, just about had a wreck, slammed on the brakes, odd shaped cup goes str8 into the shifter... cleaned it up best i could, pissed me off though... [img]graemlins/dunce.gif[/img]

so i take it it's right there? whats it called, just so things go smoothly at autozone...?