Problem with shifter
 

Hey all,

I have a 2001 Nissan Sentra GXE 4 cylinder automatic, and am having a problem with the shifter. I just got the car in September from a relative, after it had been sitting for a fair bit of time. She told me it had only had this problem since then!

Okay, so the problem is shifting from park after I apply the brake. Basically I apply the brake and have to wait anywhere from a few seconds to a couple of minutes (3 minutes is the most it has taken) to shift from park to reverse, drive, etc! This is really annoying! 90% of the time it takes at least a minute before I can move it.

So I am wondering if anyone else has had this problem, and how much it cost to fix it, or do you at least have an idea of what the problem is/ could be?

Thank you for you help.
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RE: Problem with shifter
 

Sounds like the park position switch.... I have sold quite a few of them for that car.

RE: Problem with shifter
 

Thank you very much!

My dad usually fixes problems with our vehicles and just wondering if this would be something he could fix? He's not a certified mechanic but has been working on cars all his life... Is this usually a hard job or an easy fix? How much does this part cost (i know you're from the US, but still curious)?

Thanks again for your help!

RE: Problem with shifter
 

No one else has or seen this problem? LOL

RE: Problem with shifter
 

If he has been working on cars all his life, he should have no problem with this repair...... the part retails at nearly $112.... I could sell it to you for about $79 plus shipping.