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Old 03-14-2009, 11:13 AM   #2
Lil bastard
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The selector switch on the side of the tranny is dirty and gummed up. It is exposed to dirt and mud and over time gets stiff, to the point that you can shift the shifter, but the tranny won't respond. Also, you can lose the manual function and make the car impossible to start in 'P'.

Cleaning it isn't a big deal and a dealer shouldn't charge you more than 100 to do it either.
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