On Apr 21, 9:02=A0am, "CardsFan" <m...@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
> wrote:
> "Joe M" <txj...@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
> wrote in message
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> news:V9fOj.4331$vF.2462@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
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> > >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)
Hmmm - so you mean you can be driving along the highway and just bump
it into neutral? Funny thing - I guess it is old age - I have had this
car for years and really do not remember if it was originally like
this.... duh... I was assuming something had given out on it.


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