Why Shifter Lever Assy breaks on Jeeps - Page 5

KranZ · #41 08-20-2010, 04:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Didow

so for you guys that did this clean, has it worked for all for all of you? and how frequently were you guys getting the CEL and symptoms? cause right now my symptoms will happen every ohhh 2 days. so im wondering if its the ESM that needs to be replaced or if cleaning this shift assembly should fix it.

I did this fix and it worked. CEL went away and haven't had any issues in almost two months. Before, it was almost every day. I highly recommend you do this if you're seeing these symptoms.

Didow · #42 08-20-2010, 04:59 PM

was it difficult or just as simple as it looks?

KranZ · #43 08-20-2010, 06:04 PM

It was pretty easy. I got the board out, I used electronics contact cleaner and q-tips to scrub between and on the graphite plates.

What Neon? · #44 08-21-2010, 11:52 AM

I haven't had 1 issue since the cleaning. almost a year now I think.

Didow · #45 08-21-2010, 01:45 PM

ok so i am at the stage of sliding the shifter assy over where the knob is. but it is stuck on there like a mofo. I removed two visible screws but the right hand side is STUCK so im assuming there is two more screws underneath the assy that cant be seen cause they are covered by the part of the shifter assembly you can see while driving that has the PRND on it. how the hell do i remove that to get to the two remaining screws... there are two clips on the left side but one is like 100% specifically designed not to come off... im so confused now.

Didow · #46 08-21-2010, 02:18 PM

ok here is where i am at... HOW do i get this off now!??!?!?

robpp · #47 08-21-2010, 05:12 PM

REMOVAL

1. Remove any necessary console parts for access to shift lever assembly and shifter cables. (Refer to 23 - BODY/INTERIOR/FLOOR CONSOLE - REMOVAL)
2. If necessary, remove the bolts holding the shield, covering the gearshift and park lock cables, to the shifter assembly and remove the shield.
3. Shift transmission into PARK.
4. Disconnect the transmission shift cable (3) at shift lever (1).
5. Remove the shift cable retainer (4) from the notch in the shifter assembly.
6. Verify the key is in the LOCK position and disconnect the park lock cable (5) from the shifter mechansim cam and the notch in the shifter assembly.

7. Disengage all wiring connectors (2, 3) from the shifter assembly (1).
8. Remove all bolts (2) holding the shifter assembly (1) to the floor pan .
9. Remove the shifter assembly (1) from the vehicle.

Tcnj80 · #48 08-21-2010, 06:23 PM

I did this and no more limp mode/codes, just follow the directions and don't rush or you may break something.

a137 · #49 08-26-2010, 06:55 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Didow

ok so i am at the stage of sliding the shifter assy over where the knob is. but it is stuck on there like a mofo. I removed two visible screws but the right hand side is STUCK so im assuming there is two more screws underneath the assy that cant be seen cause they are covered by the part of the shifter assembly you can see while driving that has the PRND on it. how the hell do i remove that to get to the two remaining screws... there are two clips on the left side but one is like 100% specifically designed not to come off... im so confused now.

there are two more screws ander the rubber insert in the "phone" pocket to the left of the shifter

djw340 · #50 08-31-2010, 10:22 AM

OK....You have no idea how much I appreciate this info! I have a 2005 Laredo and have had this problem for 2 yrs now. When I took it to the dealership, they said it could be one of two things wrong and that I would just have to drive it until it got worse for them to be able to tell the fix. I thought this was the craziest thing I had ever heard. For me the problem comes and goes. Sometimes it will be a couple of months and other times it is a constant problem and I'm scared to pull out into traffic. I plan on working on this fix real soon. I can't wait to do this and I can't thank you guys enough....well, if it works.