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Question posted by crimsontazz on November 25th, 2012

Loose Gear Shifter

I have to hold gear shift in park to turn off car.

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Answer #1: Posted by ScottAD on April 2nd, 2013 12:56 PM

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This is due to a bad spring in the shitfting assembly. You should eb able to get a spring from the dealer but as soon as you take the housing off you will see it. Quick easy fix. I had the same issue. You have to wiggle it at park after the engine shuts off or it won't let the key go.

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