Shift Problems

Discussion in 'General Motoring' started by kroger Bobb, May 20, 2004.

  1. kroger Bobb

    kroger Bobb Guest

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    I am leasing a Hyundai 2001Accent GL with an intermittent shifting
    problem. Sometimes the shifter doesnt work right away after the car has
    parked for a while.
    On page 2-6 of the owners manual it states: If you cannot move the shift
    lever from the P position to any other position with the brake pedal
    fully depresed and the ignition key in the On position, remove the cap
    on the console with a thin object such as a pencil , push the shift lock
    release button down. Then, with the brake pedal depressed , move the
    shift lever to the desired position, then the button will automatically
    return to its original position after sfifting from the P position.
    Then, reinstall the cap. Have the system checked by your Hyundai dealer.
    I used all kinds of devices to remove the cap and couldnt do it. So
    after yesterday when the shifter wouldnt shift I called the 24 hour
    emergency roadside assistance. I was at work and wanted to go home.
    After about 20 minutes the shifter was working and I cancelled the
    assistance.
    This morning I took the car to my dealer and service dept checked it
    out. They claim they couldnt find a problem. They were able to remove
    the cap and it is off now. The service rep said if the shift has a
    problem again hopefully you will be nearby. What a dumb thing to say I
    thought!! I am not very happy with the Hyundai service. Has anybody had
    a shift lock release problem or anything I stated? Bob









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    kroger Bobb, May 20, 2004
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  2. kroger Bobb

    hyundaitech Guest

    At this point, the problem could be anything that causes the soleniod to
    unlock the shifter, even a faulty brake light switch.
     
    hyundaitech, May 20, 2004
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