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TurboTA · 08-05-2010, 12:47 PM

I'm an idiot first of all and my temper caused this problem. I pushed my Auto shifter into park TOO HARD and now I have a hard time getting my key out. Also, the shifter will move from park all the way down to low without the key even in the ignition. Car starts fine in park but its a struggle to turn and then hard to get key out. HELP

strshp5 · 08-05-2010, 02:19 PM

sounds like you damaged the shifter lockout
what year vehicle are we talking about, being a 30 year ase certified mechanic, i have access to alldata, i could give you some assistance.

TurboTA · 08-05-2010, 02:37 PM

Thanks for the response. Its a 1989 Turbo Trans Am. Also, if I may pick your brain for a minute, my odometer quit as well. I have read it should either be motor, gear or cable. Whats the most likely failure. I know its pretty much an educated guess, but worth a shot. Thank you

brandotron · 08-05-2010, 02:46 PM

You'll get more responses if you post this in the thirdgen section. Good luck!

strshp5 · 08-05-2010, 02:48 PM

exactly what size engine and tilt wheel?also found out depending on which trans could be cable or electronic if cable detach from trans see if can be turned by hand and see if speedo is trying to move or attach drill to it to spin not sure which direction to turn with drill cw or ccw if electronic could be faulty pm generator at trans which is replaceable or you have a bad speedo head unit or wiring problem

brandotron · 08-05-2010, 02:50 PM

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Originally Posted by strshp5

exactly what size engine and tilt wheel?

2.8L Buick Turbo v6 and yes to tilt wheel, unless he's changed something.

TurboTA · 08-05-2010, 02:52 PM

Its the 3.8 Turbo from the Grand National and yes tilt wheel.

brandotron · 08-05-2010, 02:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TurboTA

Its the 3.8 Turbo from the Grand National and yes tilt wheel.

Ahh, I was close

TurboTA · 08-05-2010, 03:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by brandotron

Ahh, I was close

v6sonoma · 08-06-2010, 12:32 AM

Nice car! Any pics??

TurboTA · 08-06-2010, 08:06 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by v6sonoma

Nice car! Any pics??

Thanks

brandotron · 08-06-2010, 10:39 AM

Love those Turbo T/A's--that's a rare bird!

Shame Sam Kinison died in one.

v6sonoma · 08-06-2010, 10:40 AM

Beautiful car man!

Revo1 · 08-06-2010, 11:28 AM

AAAAGH. Don't drive angry dude, that's all

Car looks great BTW, hope you get her all fixed up soon!

08-05-2010, 12:47 PM	#1
TurboTA Drives: 2005 Procharged GTO Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Ohio Posts: 107	Temper caused key to stick (help) I'm an idiot first of all and my temper caused this problem. I pushed my Auto shifter into park TOO HARD and now I have a hard time getting my key out. Also, the shifter will move from park all the way down to low without the key even in the ignition. Car starts fine in park but its a struggle to turn and then hard to get key out. HELP

08-05-2010, 02:19 PM	#2
strshp5 2G1FK1EJ9A9129110 Drives: 00 impala,02 blazer Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: wonder lake ill Posts: 97 View My Garage	sounds like you damaged the shifter lockout what year vehicle are we talking about, being a 30 year ase certified mechanic, i have access to alldata, i could give you some assistance. __________________ 0000: 06/17/09-(gary lang Chevrolet) 1100: 06/17/09-(preliminary order accepted) NKPQ3N 2000: 06/22/09-(accepted by gm) 3000: 06/24/09-(accepted by production control) 3300: 07/14/09-(order scheduled for production) 3400: 07/18/09-(order broadcast) 3800 07/24/09-(2G1FK1EJ9A9129110) 4000: 07/24/09-(available to ship) 4200: 07/28/09-(shipped) 5000: 08/05/09-(delivered to dealership) 6000: 08/06/09-(delivered to customer)

08-05-2010, 02:46 PM	#4
brandotron I am the internets. Drives: dangerously Join Date: May 2009 Location: Redondo Beach, CA Posts: 12,571 View My Garage	You'll get more responses if you post this in the thirdgen section. Good luck! __________________

08-05-2010, 02:48 PM	#5
strshp5 2G1FK1EJ9A9129110 Drives: 00 impala,02 blazer Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: wonder lake ill Posts: 97 View My Garage	exactly what size engine and tilt wheel?also found out depending on which trans could be cable or electronic if cable detach from trans see if can be turned by hand and see if speedo is trying to move or attach drill to it to spin not sure which direction to turn with drill cw or ccw if electronic could be faulty pm generator at trans which is replaceable or you have a bad speedo head unit or wiring problem __________________ 0000: 06/17/09-(gary lang Chevrolet) 1100: 06/17/09-(preliminary order accepted) NKPQ3N 2000: 06/22/09-(accepted by gm) 3000: 06/24/09-(accepted by production control) 3300: 07/14/09-(order scheduled for production) 3400: 07/18/09-(order broadcast) 3800 07/24/09-(2G1FK1EJ9A9129110) 4000: 07/24/09-(available to ship) 4200: 07/28/09-(shipped) 5000: 08/05/09-(delivered to dealership) 6000: 08/06/09-(delivered to customer) Last edited by strshp5; 08-05-2010 at 02:59 PM.

08-06-2010, 12:32 AM	#10
v6sonoma Drives: 2010 SS RS Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Providence, RI Posts: 8,108 View My Garage	Nice car! Any pics?? __________________ Mods: BBK Intake, BBK LT's and High Flow Cats, Corsa Cat-back exhaust, Hurst short throw shifter, SLP skip-shift eliminator. 7/1/09 Placed order for IOM/IO int/ SS/RS 6M 9/26/09 Took delivery!

08-05-2010, 02:37 PM	#3
TurboTA Drives: 2005 Procharged GTO Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Ohio Posts: 107	Thanks for the response. Its a 1989 Turbo Trans Am. Also, if I may pick your brain for a minute, my odometer quit as well. I have read it should either be motor, gear or cable. Whats the most likely failure. I know its pretty much an educated guess, but worth a shot. Thank you

08-05-2010, 02:52 PM	#7
TurboTA Drives: 2005 Procharged GTO Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Ohio Posts: 107	Its the 3.8 Turbo from the Grand National and yes tilt wheel.

08-06-2010, 10:39 AM	#12
brandotron I am the internets. Drives: dangerously Join Date: May 2009 Location: Redondo Beach, CA Posts: 12,571 View My Garage	Love those Turbo T/A's--that's a rare bird! Shame Sam Kinison died in one. __________________

08-06-2010, 10:40 AM	#13
v6sonoma Drives: 2010 SS RS Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Providence, RI Posts: 8,108 View My Garage	Beautiful car man! __________________ Mods: BBK Intake, BBK LT's and High Flow Cats, Corsa Cat-back exhaust, Hurst short throw shifter, SLP skip-shift eliminator. 7/1/09 Placed order for IOM/IO int/ SS/RS 6M 9/26/09 Took delivery!

08-06-2010, 11:28 AM	#14
Revo1 Don't Like it? Suggit. Drives: 2010 2SS/RS Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Fresno, CA Posts: 14,832 View My Garage	AAAAGH. Don't drive angry dude, that's all Car looks great BTW, hope you get her all fixed up soon! __________________ "Tops off, tach up baby- loud and proud!" A Camaro lover from day one- 1996 3.8 V6 Camaro, to 1996 5.7 LT1 Camaro Z28, to the sold 2002 5.7 LS1 Camaro SS, and NOW, a [I]6.2 L99 VR 2SS/RS: XS Power stainless full exhaust, Airaid CAI, BMR drop springs and sways, custom tune by Cal Speed- 411rwhp

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