Re: [alfa] 164 auto tranny sticks in Park

[sherwood white <vze2skmv@xxxxxxxxxxx>]

there is an electric switch that allows movement in and out of park this is more
than likely your problem (saftey feature u.s. only)

Mcmahonmik@domain.elided wrote:

> My 1994 164LS has had intermittant problems in trying to shift out of Park.
> Half the time it works properly.  At others times the first few attempts will
> not budge it.  Then for some reason (that doesn't seem related to wiggling it)
> it drops down and acts fine.
>
> When you do get it into Drive, the transmission actually works pretty well.
> Even for 143,000 miles.
>
> I replaced the shift handle, since the car came to me with an incorrect 91-93
> T-grip handle.  Didn't make a difference.
>
> I can remove the shift handle and just actuate the shift lever by hand.  This
> shows that the new handle is not to fault.
>
> Has anyone here run into this before?  What should I try next?  Every once in
> a while I really get nervous - thinking I will be stuck in Park forever, and
> not be able to continue saying:  "Well, an Alfa has never stranded me..."
>
> -mike mcmahon
> Stafford, TX
> 94 164 LS
> 86 grad
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