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ctk1 · 07-01-2010, 11:28 AM

I have a 98 Camaro 3.8 with the automatic transmission. It is not my daily driver, but whenever I go to put it in gear, alot of times the button on the shifter sticks. It dosen't want to go down, so I have to pound on it for a while and then it finally works correctly. It seems to especially have this problem after sitting for a few days. Do you guys have any idea on how to fix it?

98_Camaro · 07-01-2010, 12:31 PM

My DD '98 has the same problem.
We took it to a dealer who took it apart and pulled out a few things from the shifter (mainly junk that had gotten in there somehow). That worked for about a day...

Just know you're not alone in this.

ctk1 · 07-01-2010, 01:16 PM

Haha, greattttt...I was hoping for an easy fix.

brandotron · 07-01-2010, 06:16 PM

Grab a new one from ebay, they're cheap. Easy enough to replace too.

Fotowns Finest · 07-01-2010, 08:20 PM

I hope I don't go through the same thing

ctk1 · 07-02-2010, 10:12 AM

Does the stock shift knob just unscrew? Its at the shop getting inspected today so the mechanic is going to take a look at it for me too. I'll let you know how it turns out.

brandotron · 07-02-2010, 10:17 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ctk1

Does the stock shift knob just unscrew? Its at the shop getting inspected today so the mechanic is going to take a look at it for me too. I'll let you know how it turns out.

There is a staple-shaped piece of plastic directly on the front of it, facing the radio, kinda down by the base of the knob. With the car off and the key on ACC, shift it all the way down into first (emergency brake on of course). Grab that badboy with a pair of needlenose and pull it out. Don't break it. Once that's out, pull up on the shift knob and it'll come right off. Super easy, you can probably do it yourself and forego the shop altogether.

ctk1 · 07-02-2010, 10:45 AM

Thanks Man, I appreciate it!

Ant32894 · 07-02-2010, 11:07 AM

WD40 works wonders!

suvalle55 · 07-02-2010, 07:13 PM

My sister's 98' also does that and she's always hitting it too. It's pretty funny to watch. I have no idea how to fix it though.

Fotowns Finest · 07-02-2010, 09:59 PM

could just buy a whole new camaro...

brandotron · 07-06-2010, 03:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by brandotron

There is a staple-shaped piece of plastic directly on the front of it, facing the radio, kinda down by the base of the knob. With the car off and the key on ACC, shift it all the way down into first (emergency brake on of course). Grab that badboy with a pair of needlenose and pull it out. Don't break it. Once that's out, pull up on the shift knob and it'll come right off. Super easy, you can probably do it yourself and forego the shop altogether.

Quote:

Originally Posted by suvalle55

My sister's 98' also does that and she's always hitting it too. It's pretty funny to watch. I have no idea how to fix it though.

Now you do.

dreeve · 07-06-2010, 04:06 PM

put a 5 speed in it

brandotron · 07-06-2010, 07:22 PM

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Originally Posted by dreeve

put a 5 speed in it

Because the button on the shifter is sticky??

07-01-2010, 11:28 AM	#1
ctk1 Camarofanatic Drives: 1969 SS, 1998 RS, 2010 VR 2SS/RS Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Gallitzin PA Posts: 1,433	automatic-shifter button sticks problem I have a 98 Camaro 3.8 with the automatic transmission. It is not my daily driver, but whenever I go to put it in gear, alot of times the button on the shifter sticks. It dosen't want to go down, so I have to pound on it for a while and then it finally works correctly. It seems to especially have this problem after sitting for a few days. Do you guys have any idea on how to fix it?

07-01-2010, 12:31 PM	#2
98_Camaro Drives: 2016 2SS Coupe Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 1,365 View My Garage	My DD '98 has the same problem. We took it to a dealer who took it apart and pulled out a few things from the shifter (mainly junk that had gotten in there somehow). That worked for about a day... Just know you're not alone in this. __________________ Gone but not forgotten: 1998 Bright Purple Metallic Camaro 2012 Carbon Flash Metallic 2SS Convertible 2016 Summit White 2SS Coupe M6, NPP, & MRC Now Driving: 2016 Torch Red Corvette 2LT, NPP, MRC

07-01-2010, 06:16 PM	#4
brandotron I am the internets. Drives: dangerously Join Date: May 2009 Location: Redondo Beach, CA Posts: 12,571 View My Garage	Grab a new one from ebay, they're cheap. Easy enough to replace too. __________________

07-02-2010, 11:07 AM	#9
Ant32894 Youjellybra? Drives: 95 3.4l V6 Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Shirley, NY Posts: 875	WD40 works wonders! __________________ Animated Gif not allowed

07-06-2010, 04:06 PM	#13
dreeve Drives: 1993 lt1 z28 Join Date: May 2009 Location: wyalusing Posts: 196 View My Garage	put a 5 speed in it __________________ 1993 lt1 z28,BBK 52mm throttle body,accel 30lb injectors,edelbrock intake,port/polished heads,1.6 rockers,erson 222in/226ex .480 lift cam,Dougs shorty headers,pcmforless chip,RK Sport competition intake , monster transmission, 3.73's, bmr suspension [IMG][/IMG]

07-01-2010, 01:16 PM	#3
ctk1 Camarofanatic Drives: 1969 SS, 1998 RS, 2010 VR 2SS/RS Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Gallitzin PA Posts: 1,433	Haha, greattttt...I was hoping for an easy fix.

07-01-2010, 08:20 PM	#5
Fotowns Finest Harbinger of Doom Drives: "Marolyn" Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Fotown, OH Posts: 357 View My Garage	I hope I don't go through the same thing

07-02-2010, 10:12 AM	#6
ctk1 Camarofanatic Drives: 1969 SS, 1998 RS, 2010 VR 2SS/RS Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Gallitzin PA Posts: 1,433	Does the stock shift knob just unscrew? Its at the shop getting inspected today so the mechanic is going to take a look at it for me too. I'll let you know how it turns out.

07-02-2010, 10:45 AM	#8
ctk1 Camarofanatic Drives: 1969 SS, 1998 RS, 2010 VR 2SS/RS Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Gallitzin PA Posts: 1,433	Thanks Man, I appreciate it!

07-02-2010, 07:13 PM	#10
suvalle55 Drives: 2002 arctic white v6 Join Date: May 2010 Location: california Posts: 106 View My Garage	My sister's 98' also does that and she's always hitting it too. It's pretty funny to watch. I have no idea how to fix it though.

07-02-2010, 09:59 PM	#11
Fotowns Finest Harbinger of Doom Drives: "Marolyn" Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Fotown, OH Posts: 357 View My Garage	could just buy a whole new camaro...

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