Hey Folks,
I've searched archives and various web pages and still haven't sound what I need, so... I have an '89 240 automatic. The start inhibitor switch is pooching out, I have been able to extend its life thus far by adding a couple of washers to one of the mounting screws to increase the contact, but it is time for a replacement. Also, the grey plastic C-shaped thing under the gear selector (IPD says this part is the gear selector gate, which they don't carry) has broken completely and also needs to be replaced. What happens now is that when the car is in park, the shifter is further forward, almost touching the ashtray, and the car won't start unless you pull the shifter back slightly.
My question(s) though:
Can both of these be replaced without disassembling the whole shifter box from the transmission? I am having the transmission seal replaced tomorrow and I would like to save whatever money I can by doing the other repairs myself. The inhibitor switch seems easy enough to replace but the selector gate looks more involved.
Anyone out there have any experience with these?
Thanks in advance folks.
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-- geech