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Tech Forum => Workshop => Topic started by: jarekjeep on October 28, 2012, 08:39:15 PM

Title: thumb button on gear shifter
Post by: jarekjeep on October 28, 2012, 08:39:15 PM
does it do something. i cant see any difference when changing position PRND31-2 when press it or not? another broken bit or what?
Title: Re: thumb button on gear shifter
Post by: Brynjaminjones on October 28, 2012, 09:25:19 PM
I think it's supposed to stop you from changing into drive or reverse from neutral or park, or something along those lines. Sounds like it's probably broken, although I'm sure someone who knows more will be along to help :003:
Title: Re: thumb button on gear shifter
Post by: jarekjeep on October 28, 2012, 09:34:52 PM
will wait then. thank you for your reply. it doesnt work anyway. big deal to repair it?
Title: Re: thumb button on gear shifter
Post by: big g on October 28, 2012, 09:41:53 PM
Shouldn't come out of park unless it's depressed.
Title: Re: thumb button on gear shifter
Post by: jarekjeep on October 28, 2012, 09:51:06 PM
it doesnt know about it and it does.
Title: Re: thumb button on gear shifter
Post by: Lukemagnum on October 28, 2012, 09:57:26 PM
It should stop you from accidentally knocking the selector forward into Reverse or Park From Drive without a deliberate action. Handy for when you stick the brakes on and the Missus has used your centre armrest as a handbag stand.

The ones I've pulled apart,  have a spring loaded plastic rod which locates into a slotted track. Either the end of the rod has broken or the spring has failed.
Title: Re: thumb button on gear shifter
Post by: jarekjeep on October 28, 2012, 10:00:58 PM
thank you. is it difficult to do? im not too technical
Title: Re: thumb button on gear shifter
Post by: Lukemagnum on October 29, 2012, 12:15:18 PM
Don’t know, I’ve never done one on a Jeep but if you’re not confident about pulling things apart and sussing out how they work then you’re best leaving it to someone who is.

If you do have a go and assuming you can get the parts a word of warning:

Do it on level ground with the wheels chocked - to get the centre console out you normally need to have the selector in the middle out of park and you’re messing about around the handbrake lever (need I say more?).

If you need to disconnect any mechanical cables on the selector, leave it alone, these go to the autobox and have to be in a set position.

Good Luck