Oops, sorry, I left out a step. See corrected instructions below:

"mabar" <xyzz4567@HotPop.com> wrote in message
news:43af2512_2@newsfeed.slurp.net...
> There is a cable called the "brake transmission shift interlock cable"
that
> prevents the transmission from being shifted out of park unless the brake
> pedal is depressed.
>
> Here are the adjustment procedures straight from the '06 Wrangler Service
> Manual:
>
1. Shift transmission into PARK
2. Remove shift lever bezel and console screws. Raise bezel and console for
access to cable.
3. Pull cable lock button up to release cable.
4. Turn ignition switch to LOCK position
5. Use a spacer to create a one millimeter gap between the shifter pawl and
top of the shift gate.
6. Pull the cable forward and release. Ensure the cable end is seated in the
bellcrank and press cable lock button down until it snaps into place.

> I have not done this myself, but am just telling you what the Service
Manual
> says.
>
> It seems that if it's a 2003, it should still be under warranty, so this
> would be a free adjustment at the dealer.
>
> Tom
>
>

 

Oops, sorry, I left out a step. See corrected instructions below:

"mabar" <xyzz4567@HotPop.com> wrote in message
news:43af2512_2@newsfeed.slurp.net...
> There is a cable called the "brake transmission shift interlock cable"
that
> prevents the transmission from being shifted out of park unless the brake
> pedal is depressed.
>
> Here are the adjustment procedures straight from the '06 Wrangler Service
> Manual:
>
1. Shift transmission into PARK
2. Remove shift lever bezel and console screws. Raise bezel and console for
access to cable.
3. Pull cable lock button up to release cable.
4. Turn ignition switch to LOCK position
5. Use a spacer to create a one millimeter gap between the shifter pawl and
top of the shift gate.
6. Pull the cable forward and release. Ensure the cable end is seated in the
bellcrank and press cable lock button down until it snaps into place.

> I have not done this myself, but am just telling you what the Service
Manual
> says.
>
> It seems that if it's a 2003, it should still be under warranty, so this
> would be a free adjustment at the dealer.
>
> Tom
>
>

 

thanks mabar, this is great information...something the lady friend can take
to the dealer and know enough not to get the run around...thanks again...
"mabar" <xyzz4567@HotPop.com> wrote in message
news:43af26ca$1_3@newsfeed.slurp.net...
> Oops, sorry, I left out a step. See corrected instructions below:
>
> "mabar" <xyzz4567@HotPop.com> wrote in message
> news:43af2512_2@newsfeed.slurp.net...
>> There is a cable called the "brake transmission shift interlock cable"
> that
>> prevents the transmission from being shifted out of park unless the brake
>> pedal is depressed.
>>
>> Here are the adjustment procedures straight from the '06 Wrangler Service
>> Manual:
>>
> 1. Shift transmission into PARK
> 2. Remove shift lever bezel and console screws. Raise bezel and console
> for
> access to cable.
> 3. Pull cable lock button up to release cable.
> 4. Turn ignition switch to LOCK position
> 5. Use a spacer to create a one millimeter gap between the shifter pawl
> and
> top of the shift gate.
> 6. Pull the cable forward and release. Ensure the cable end is seated in
> the
> bellcrank and press cable lock button down until it snaps into place.
>
>> I have not done this myself, but am just telling you what the Service
> Manual
>> says.
>>
>> It seems that if it's a 2003, it should still be under warranty, so this
>> would be a free adjustment at the dealer.
>>
>> Tom
>>
>>
>
>

 

thanks mabar, this is great information...something the lady friend can take
to the dealer and know enough not to get the run around...thanks again...
"mabar" <xyzz4567@HotPop.com> wrote in message
news:43af26ca$1_3@newsfeed.slurp.net...
> Oops, sorry, I left out a step. See corrected instructions below:
>
> "mabar" <xyzz4567@HotPop.com> wrote in message
> news:43af2512_2@newsfeed.slurp.net...
>> There is a cable called the "brake transmission shift interlock cable"
> that
>> prevents the transmission from being shifted out of park unless the brake
>> pedal is depressed.
>>
>> Here are the adjustment procedures straight from the '06 Wrangler Service
>> Manual:
>>
> 1. Shift transmission into PARK
> 2. Remove shift lever bezel and console screws. Raise bezel and console
> for
> access to cable.
> 3. Pull cable lock button up to release cable.
> 4. Turn ignition switch to LOCK position
> 5. Use a spacer to create a one millimeter gap between the shifter pawl
> and
> top of the shift gate.
> 6. Pull the cable forward and release. Ensure the cable end is seated in
> the
> bellcrank and press cable lock button down until it snaps into place.
>
>> I have not done this myself, but am just telling you what the Service
> Manual
>> says.
>>
>> It seems that if it's a 2003, it should still be under warranty, so this
>> would be a free adjustment at the dealer.
>>
>> Tom
>>
>>
>
>

 

thanks mabar, this is great information...something the lady friend can take
to the dealer and know enough not to get the run around...thanks again...
"mabar" <xyzz4567@HotPop.com> wrote in message
news:43af26ca$1_3@newsfeed.slurp.net...
> Oops, sorry, I left out a step. See corrected instructions below:
>
> "mabar" <xyzz4567@HotPop.com> wrote in message
> news:43af2512_2@newsfeed.slurp.net...
>> There is a cable called the "brake transmission shift interlock cable"
> that
>> prevents the transmission from being shifted out of park unless the brake
>> pedal is depressed.
>>
>> Here are the adjustment procedures straight from the '06 Wrangler Service
>> Manual:
>>
> 1. Shift transmission into PARK
> 2. Remove shift lever bezel and console screws. Raise bezel and console
> for
> access to cable.
> 3. Pull cable lock button up to release cable.
> 4. Turn ignition switch to LOCK position
> 5. Use a spacer to create a one millimeter gap between the shifter pawl
> and
> top of the shift gate.
> 6. Pull the cable forward and release. Ensure the cable end is seated in
> the
> bellcrank and press cable lock button down until it snaps into place.
>
>> I have not done this myself, but am just telling you what the Service
> Manual
>> says.
>>
>> It seems that if it's a 2003, it should still be under warranty, so this
>> would be a free adjustment at the dealer.
>>
>> Tom
>>
>>
>
>