1997 honda civic CX hatchback - stiff shifter

Discussion in 'Civic' started by tve22, Oct 4, 2006.

  1. tve22

    tve22 Guest

    Hi! I recently purchased an automatic 97 Honda civic with 137kms. I
    have noticed that the shifter is very stiff. I have to use two hands to
    move it. It's particularly stiff going from park to reverse. Do I have
    anything to be worried about?
     
    tve22, Oct 4, 2006
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  2. tve22

    High Tech Misfit Guest

    Assuming the brake pedal is fully depressed when you attempt to shift, the
    problem could be a worn stop lamp switch.
     
    High Tech Misfit, Oct 4, 2006
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  3. tve22

    'Curly Q. Links' Guest


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    If it's an automatic, and it's worse on colder days, you need to get the
    shifter cable adjusted. Here's a TSB that describes the adjustment,
    although it's about a different recall.
    http://www.tegger.com/hondafaq/tsb/civic/x94-010e.pdf

    CR-V is the same, in fact almost all Hondas are like this, and worse
    when it gets cold.

    'Curly'
     
    'Curly Q. Links', Oct 4, 2006
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