Ok, I have had this problem almost since I have had the car. I cannot shift without using the shift lock release tab/button thing. Sometimes when I get in my car, I press down on the brake, and hear it click, telling me that I don't have to use the shift lock, but by instinct I do anyway, and that makes it always have to do it. Is there anyway to override this feature, I don't like having to do this every single time I want to shift out of park!

 

bump...anyone?

 

Pull the fuse. Maybe. Pretty sure there is one for that. Or is that the automatic door lock. Check the cover of your fuse panel.

 

just remove the shift lock mechanism.

 

how do i remove the shift lock mechanism?

 

unfortunatly, im not exactly sure how it comes out on a maxima. my maxima is a VE 5spd. I know it can be removed however maybe someone with more autotrajic experience here could help out.....

 

do you really think pulling the fuse will keep it from locking

 

it could keep it from working all together if you pull the fuse. meaning it may not unlock when you depress the brake. howeverit could work vise versa. try it , it cant hurt anything...

 

I remove mines, had the same probelm. remove the shifter cover plate and you can see this white plastic sourrounding the shifter mech. kinda small, just that a pair of needle nose and break it off.

 

Doing that will work?

Just a pair of pliers and a little yank to break it will do.

 

seems right to me....

 

Well did that work

 

My max havent €ver got one. Übersafety -feature just for blondies...

 

I dont want my kids to knock the car out of gear or something

 

Stop bumping old threads..Use the noobie thread.