Having a problem getting to shift out of park then shifts ok into drive. I,m so afaid it will not come out of park when I need it
All help appreciated Thanks roann12

What sort of problem are you having. Is it stiff? Is your P light lit when in park? Is this more of a problem when it is cold in the morning? When you press on the brake do you hear a clicking sound when in park? If you use the manual release on the center console, does it help? Tell us more so we can help you.

HI
It is stiff all the time, after running for awhile it is a little better.
The light is lit when i start the car, no clicking when brake is pressed.
It seems like all the time.
It is driving me crazy.
So glad i found this Forum, have been reading all, you guys are the greatest

Thank you Hang in there with me, mechanic I'm not!!!!!!!!!!!

roann12

Does the '91 have a shift lock detent solenoid? (I don't remember) It will have the slot by the shifter where you put the key into it to unlock if it malfunctions...

Does the detent button on the shifter press easy, or is it binding too?

You'd be amazed how badly a little bit of sticky dried up soda or coffee can bind them up if spilled into the gear selector...I always look there first if it looks dirty.

Yes it does have shift lock, it looks clean
the detentbutton goesin ok, it is just so hard to get out of park
It does not bind when pushed in. Thank you again also are the 91 accords known for leaking arounf valve gasket?

I"m just a female who does not know much on cars. Just bought it 2wks ago

So when you push in the detent button is it is still hard to get out of park? I don't understand "It doesn't bind when pushed in". When in park, with the P light lit and you press on the brake you should hear the shifter solenoid click. If it doesn't. it could be the solenoid. If the P light is not lit when you try to shift out of park, it could be the shifter position switch.

Shifter cable, look on Ebay, but only use and original Honda part. Not real hard to do if you have a lift to put the car on.....

Shifter cable, look on Ebay, but only use and original Honda part. Not real hard to do if you have a lift to put the car on.....



I do not have lift, did go to e-bay don't know part no. could you tell me what to look for in my car. I'm a girl that knows nothing about cars.
Thank you

Honda Accord-Shifter problems
Want to Thank all who responded, you are great.
Went to garage,they removed transmission cablecover,found debris,they cleaned, lube and adjusted cable. all is OK now. hope it stays that way/
Again Thanks
Shifts sooo easy