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Thread: 2003 Automatic shift knob broken

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    2003 Automatic shift knob broken

    So my friend tried to remove the shift knob by twisting it instead of pulling up and now the car will not go into reverse or drive. I can get it neutral by lifting the latch but nothing else, any suggestions?

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    Great job

    Either he broke the interlock that prevents the car from shifting to drive and reverse without the break pedal pressed or, more likely, he broke the interlock operated by the button on the shift lever. Might want to look in that direction.

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    I assume that by "lifting the latch" he's referring lifting the interlock controlled by the button on the gearshift. What's broken is probably the interlock operated by the brake pedal.
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