Won't shit from Park after stopping.

Car: 1991 Honda Accord Wagon

Problem: Once I put my car in Park and come back later to start it it won't
shit. I have to use the key to do the reset for the shit and only then it
will shift. The problem started as the weather started getting pretty cold
about ten days back. Does anyone know what the problem is and how to resolve
it?

P.S The car doesn't have problems shifting to drive etc. and I don't think
it suffer from the famous broken shift cable syndrome. It just gets locked
into Park. Thanks to all in advance.

Dave

 

I hate it when my car won't shit. I find a couple of teaspoons of
dietary fibre, say Metamucil, into the petrol tank will usually clear
any constipation.

 

I took my car to the park yeterday, it shit just fine. A real bitch to
clean up!

If you mean SHIFT, check the cables. What year, etc?

G-Man

 

Are "shitting" me? Read first line which says what year the car is. Read
last paragraph which talks about cable. Stop shitting me and lets talk shift
ok? Never mind, its the brake light switch.

 

Couldn't resist

I had to have the cables replaced on my '91 Sedan. It was a real MF to get
in and out of park. Smooth as silk after.

G-Man

 

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Here's a TSB about the Civic having the same problem:
http://www.tegger.com/hondafaq/tsb/civic/x97-009e.pdf

My CR-V had the exact problem. All Hondas have the same (basic)
adjustment. I wouldn't shit you.

'Curly'

 

G
I replaced the cable already. Any other thoughts.

 

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The adjustment only has to be out a turn or two to make it malfunction,
and things shrink when it's cold outside. You could also remove the
access cover at the tranny end and lubricate the moving parts with good
silicone grease or ATF. Any stiffness will be amplified in the cold.

'Curly'