1998 Mazda Protege stuck in park??
My automatic 98 protege has been parked for 3 months in my backyard. Prior to me parking it there it had no problem shifting at all. Today I went out jumped the battery, started it no problem and let it run for a little then tried to shift into drive...the gear stick wouldnt move:confused: i shook it hit it messed with the steering wheel tried using my key and a screwdriver in the shift override and still it wont move form park. I checked the fuses and everything works fine, the brake lights come on and i hear the lock click when i push on the brake. It seems like something is just stopping the stick from moving. Im confused any help would be much appreciated
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There is something called a transmission range sensor aka neutral safety switch. It is mounted on the transmission where the cable attaches.
I am thinking that switch is stuck. But check if there is any corrosion on the harness. |
I'll check it out. My car has been out there for a while so its possible some corrosion is involved. Is the switch located in the hood or under the car?
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on the transmission. That would be under the hood.
Yours will be similar: http://s3.amazonaws.com/2cp-images/q...8895/large.jpg |
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Hey sorry for the long reply, but yea its definitely the range switch or at least the bolts attaching it there really rusted and i can see thats whats stopping it from moving. If i just get new bolts would i have to replace the switch? cuz it looks fine. Thanks for your help at least i know what it is now
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spray some wd 40 on it and let it sit for awhile, then try shifting again.
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Sprayed some on and it worked like new :D im jus glad it was that easy. It rumbles a tiny bit when in drive and reverse but i figure it jus has to work itself out after sitting for so long. Thanks for the help i was really stressing
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Great!
I'll send you a bill in triplicate..... When was it the last time the transmission fluid and filter was replaced? |
I dont know i had just bought it but they most likely need to be changed
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