Gear shift/Transmission issue?
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JK Super Freak
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Gear shift/Transmission issue?
My buddy has a 2007 Wrangler that is having some issues. He has an Automatic and can put his Jeep into any gear without having to depress the brake pedal. I was doing some research and have not found much for our year Jeeps but more for the TJs. Is it an issue with the linkage possibly being broken off or do we have a plastic piece on the inside of the shift knob that depresses a safety latch when the brake is depressed that might be broken?
Thanks guys
Thanks guys
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JK Super Freak
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I will ask but he said one day it was having a hard time going into P so he jammed it forward and now this is happening. Im assuming he just broke something. I want to pull it apart to see if it something we can fix but ultimately its his vehicle. If he wants to pay for a mechanic than so be it but im trying to see if we can save him some money.
JK Junkie
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(From another post):
ADJUSTMENT - BRAKE TRANSMISSION SHIFT INTERLOCK CABLE
1. Shift transmission into PARK.
2. Remove shift lever bezel and console screws. Raise bezel and console for access to cable. (Refer to 23 - BODY/INTERIOR/CENTER CONSOLE - REMOVAL)
3. Pull cable lock button up to release cable.
4. Turn ignition switch to LOCK position.
5. Use a spacer to create a one millimeter gap between the shifter pawl and top of the shift gate.
6. Pull the cable forward and release. Ensure the cable end is seated in the bellcrank and press cable lock button down until it snaps in place.
7. Check adjustment as follows:
a. Check movement of release shift handle button (floor shift) or release lever (column shift). You should not be able to press button inward or move column lever.
b. Turn ignition switch to RUN position.
c. Shifting out of park should not be possible.
d. Apply the brake and attempt to shift out of PARK. Shifting should be possible.
e. While the transmission is shifted out of PARK, release the brake and attempt to shift through all gears. Release the shift button at least once during this procedure. The ignition key should not go to the LOCK position.
f. Return transmission to the PARK position without applying the brake.
8. Move shift lever back to PARK and check ignition switch operation. You should be able to turn switch to LOCK position and shift lever release button/lever should not move.
9. Install shift lever bezel and console screws.
ADJUSTMENT - BRAKE TRANSMISSION SHIFT INTERLOCK CABLE
1. Shift transmission into PARK.
2. Remove shift lever bezel and console screws. Raise bezel and console for access to cable. (Refer to 23 - BODY/INTERIOR/CENTER CONSOLE - REMOVAL)
3. Pull cable lock button up to release cable.
4. Turn ignition switch to LOCK position.
5. Use a spacer to create a one millimeter gap between the shifter pawl and top of the shift gate.
6. Pull the cable forward and release. Ensure the cable end is seated in the bellcrank and press cable lock button down until it snaps in place.
7. Check adjustment as follows:
a. Check movement of release shift handle button (floor shift) or release lever (column shift). You should not be able to press button inward or move column lever.
b. Turn ignition switch to RUN position.
c. Shifting out of park should not be possible.
d. Apply the brake and attempt to shift out of PARK. Shifting should be possible.
e. While the transmission is shifted out of PARK, release the brake and attempt to shift through all gears. Release the shift button at least once during this procedure. The ignition key should not go to the LOCK position.
f. Return transmission to the PARK position without applying the brake.
8. Move shift lever back to PARK and check ignition switch operation. You should be able to turn switch to LOCK position and shift lever release button/lever should not move.
9. Install shift lever bezel and console screws.