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transmission shift lever not locking

 
ncrubicon ncrubicon
New User | Posts: 2 | Joined: 02/07
Posted: 02/26/07
05:29 PM

Was going down the road today and felt my jeep gear down suddenly.  Looked down and my automatic transm. shift lever was in "2" instead of "D".  My dog had hit the lever causing it to shift.  After investigating further I noticed that I can shift from drive to 2 without depressing the lock/release button on the shifter.  However when I shift to "N" and then back to "D" I have to depress the lock/release button in order to get to "2".  Has anyone else had this similar situation, particularly w/jeep wranglers.  Thanks.  

 
Hog Rider Hog Rider
Enthusiast | Posts: 275 | Joined: 02/07
Posted: 02/26/07
05:59 PM

Sounds like that`s Normal  But I,ll Investagate tomarrow  But what  year is this Jeep ?
Until then .. If you can get your dog to use the Gas and brake`s   , You,ll be RICH !! LOL  
Hog Rider

 
jippadyak jippadyak
User | Posts: 75 | Joined: 12/06
Posted: 02/26/07
06:41 PM

if it's a 93 to 98 grand then it's covered by a recall.Safety Recall No. B02 Floor Shifter Secondary Detent System  

 
 
ncrubicon ncrubicon
New User | Posts: 2 | Joined: 02/07
Posted: 02/27/07
02:17 AM

This is a 2006 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon.  Thanks  

 
jippadyak jippadyak
User | Posts: 75 | Joined: 12/06
Posted: 02/28/07
11:59 PM

found another recall which may apply to your wrangler:
Safety Recall E14 Transmission Cup Plug Bracket
Models
2005–2006 (TJ) Jeept Wrangler
2005–2006 (HB) Dodge Durango
2005–2006 (KJ) Jeept Liberty
2005–2006 (ND) Dodge Dakota
2005–2006 (LX) Chrysler 300C and Dodge Magnum
2006 (LX) Dodge Charger
Subject
The cup plug that retains the automatic transmission parking pawl anchor shaft on about 253,000 of the above vehicles (16,070 in International Markets) may be improperly installed. This could allow the park pawl anchor shaft to move out of position and prevent park engagement. If this occurs and the parking brake is not applied, the vehicle could roll away and cause an accident without warning.