Autostick won't shift...transmission fine

I forgot to add make/model info

The car is 2002 Sebring Lt Ed. Coupe Convertible.

Thanks

Peanut

It may be the slap sensor connector. Has it ever worked right, or is this a problem that has developed since you've had it? I ask because certain parts (instrument cluster and possible one of the computers) are specific to autostick/non-autostick - just wondering if anyone possibly swapped out one of those parts to the wrong (non-autostick) one.

Does the tranny range indicator go from 'D' to '1' when you move the shifter from drive to A/S? If not, it may be a cable adjustment or range sensor (located in the tranny) issue.

Bill Putney (To reply by e-mail, replace the last letter of the alphabet in my address with the letter 'x')

Hi Bill, thanks for the reply

More specifics: It used to work but slowly stared malfunctioning, getting harder and harder to slap into the speed needed in both directions, then just one day died altogether.

It does move from D to the appropriate speed when shifting (1st at a stop, the correct speed when moving i.e if going about 35-40, it shifts into 3rd.)

Where are the sensors? Perhaps I can fix it myself? I am pretty mechanically inclined and not afraid of taking my car apart.

Thanks Peanut

The hall effect sensors are mounted on the shifter mechanism. Remove the shifter knob (a single set screw probably facing forward). Remove the shifter bezel - will be somewhere on the shifter (hint: the shifter metal has to just about touch them when moved from side to side for Autostick). Probably the hall effect module is bad.

Not sure you can get just the hall effect switches thru the dealer - may have to get the whole shifter assy. - probably around $100-125. Might be a good junk yard part.

(The above descriptions are based on LH cars - I have to assume that the Sebring is pretty much identical.)

Bill Putney (To reply by e-mail, replace the last letter of the alphabet in my address with the letter 'x')