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Old 09-16-2007, 01:51 AM
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This is for a 2000 Misubishis Eclipse .I have problem that when i Park my parking shift lockgets stuck and it is not poping into place. I was jigling and pressing the brakes it wouls sometimes pop back in. But now it is not popin back in and I cannottake the key out. does anyone know how I can fix that myself or do ihave to take it to a dealership pr mechanic. Once again the shift lock is not popin back in.
 
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Old 09-16-2007, 01:52 AM
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Default RE: shift lock problems

Times like these we resort to a rubber mallet.

Bein serious..... there really isnt much you CAN do
 
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Old 09-17-2007, 08:01 AM
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I not sure exactly what causes this. I know my mothers honda had a similiar problem but i never looked into trying to fix it. It was a honda afterall . But i usually just slammed it in and it would work.
 
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Old 11-23-2007, 06:23 PM
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take the center consol out press and release brakes and to see if the cable is operating properly if not make adjustments or replace the cable.
 
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