Crazy Canuck
Apr 16 2007, 01:02 PM
I have a 94 Civic automatic tranny.
Anyways... for a little bit, the tranny stick has been tough to move from any position (P, R, N, D, 3, 2, 1)
This week-end, i went to use it and it moved like butter, but wasn't getting out of P, at least that what it seems like.
What am i looking @
is it something that can be fixed ? or should i be looking for a new tranny ?
trackbird
Apr 16 2007, 01:22 PM
So, the lever moves, but the car stays in park? It sounds like the shift cable was bound up and finally broke. Probably under $50 for the parts (maybe $20).
Crazy Canuck
Apr 16 2007, 03:39 PM
the thing is that the tranny has always been working flawlessly... I'm thinking towards the cable as well.
If it's the cable, i should be able to verify it by simply getting under the car, since the cable is external, no ?
Unless i understand it wrong... no need to open anything for the replacement of the cable... am i day-dreaming ?
trackbird
Apr 16 2007, 04:43 PM
Somewhere on the transmission case, you will find a lever with a cable attached. It will then wander under the car (probably right down the center), up through the floor and connect to the shifter. If you find the lever and move the shifter and the other end doesn't move, then that's your answer. It should be easy to check.
Crazy Canuck
Apr 16 2007, 05:13 PM
interesting reading:
1994 HONDA CIVIC Recall ID from NHTSA: 94V063000
Auto Recall Date: 19940410
Vehicle Component: POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Estimated Vehicles Affected: 191289
1994 HONDA CIVIC Defect Summary:
A RETAINING CLIP THAT CONNECTS THE TRANSMISSION SHIFT CABLE TO THE SHIFT LEVER ACTUATING ROD CAN HAVE INSUFFICIENT RETENTION PRESSURE AND MAY EVENTUALLY COME OFF AFTER REPEATED SHIFT LEVER OPERATION. IF THIS HAPPENS, THE POSITION OF THE SHIFT LEVER MAY NOT MATCH THE ACTUAL TRANSMISSION GEAR POSITION.
Defect Consequence:
THIS COULD RESULT IN UNANTICIPATED VEHICLE MOVEMENT AND ACCIDENT.
Remedy:
DEALERS WILL INSTALL AN IMPROVED RETAINING CLIP.
Notes: AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO.,
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