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Old 06-16-2008, 05:42 PM
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i have an automatic 99 s70, the button on the shift *** stuck today while i put it in park from drive. i had to jiggle it to get it to pop out. my brothers 98 s70 has the problem everytime, while my has only done it once. it wouldnt be a problem except you cant take the key out while it the button is stuck in. has anyone else had this problem, any fixes?
 
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same problem, no fixes yet I just jiggle it, haha. To compliment that problem my key wont pop back after starting the engine it just stays in positon 3, lol
 
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Old 06-17-2008, 07:50 AM
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Mine does same thing as well, guess I will tear apart and see if I can get a fix for it. Hopefully something easy, for a change.lol Will let you all know what I find, maybe with pics too.
 
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Old 07-27-2008, 07:11 PM
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I have the same issue. I'm taking the car to the mechanic tomorrow. I'll keep you guys updated.
 
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Old 07-28-2008, 07:57 AM
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Mine does the same thing, a short squirt of WD-40 using the little tube to get it behind the button works well.
 
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Old 07-29-2008, 09:21 AM
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I went to the mechanic and I just bought a new ****. It was becoming dangerously annoying. Cost? $75.00, labor included.
 
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Thanks, Thought I'd have a bigger problem. Liquid Wrench worked for me. I guess gunk freezes even plastic switches
 
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Mine does the same thing - was thinking of getting one of those IPD kits...
 
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Come on, dude... are you serious?

Buy a can of WD-40 with the little red hose. $4.29

Tear a paper towel off the dispenser by the kitchen sink. $0.06

Gently spray a small amount of WD-40 into the button hinge area by inserting the little red hose in the space created by pushing the button all the way into the shift lever. Once you're done spraying, press the button and release, press and release.

Done. Spend the rest of your money on some beer like the rest of us low-brow folk.
 
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