"Joe M" <txjo59@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
> wrote in message
news:V9fOj.4331$vF.2462@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
> >I notice that when I put the ole slug into gear that the position
>> between drive and neutral does not lock in. In other words, I can push
>> the shifter into neutral without pushing the shifter button. All the
>> others lock in.
>
> You may push the lock button out of habit before moving the shift lever,
> but...
> I believe you will find that is correct function for most cars with auto
> trans.
> The lever will move between neutral and drive without pushing the lock
> button.
> The lever is held in either position by a spring detent.
> IIRC, you don't need to press the lock button to move from 1 to 2, 2 to
D,
> D to N, N to D, R to N, or R to Park.
No automatic I ever knew had a shift detent going from Drive to Neutral.
But there is a detent going from Reverse to Park.
AJM
'93 Ruby coupe, 6 sp (both tops)


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