Jeep Wrangler (1997-2006) - DIY Shift Rod Replacement
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| Also called | Dodge Wrangler TJ (Philippines) Jeep TJL (Egypt) Beijing-Jeep BJ 2023 BAW Jeep Zhangqi 2023 |
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| Production | 1997–2006 |
| Assembly | Toledo, Ohio, United States Cairo, Egypt Beijing, China |
| Body style(s) | 2-door convertible 2-door truck |
| Engine(s) | 2.5 L AMC 150 I4 2.4 L PowerTech I4 4.0 L AMC 242/PowerTech I6 |
| Transmission(s) | 3-speed automatic 4-speed automatic |
| Wheelbase | 93.4 in standard 103.4 in LWB |
| Length | 1997-99: 151.2 in (3841 mm) 2000-03: 155.4 in (3947 mm) 2004-06 SWB: 154.9 in (3934 mm) 2004-06 LWB: 171 in (4343 mm) |
| Width | 1997–2003, 2004-06 LWB: 68.3 in (1735 mm) 2004-06 SWB: 66.7 in (1694 mm) |
| Height | 1997-99: 70.2 in (1784 mm) 2000-01: 71.1 in (1805 mm) 2002-03 & 2004-06 LWB: 70.9 in (1800 mm) 2004-06 SWB: 71.2 in (1808 mm) |
| Fuel capacity | 15 gal or 19 gal |
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Issue/Symptom: Jeep Wranger Sport 97-06 automatic transmission shifter will not shift in or out of Park or 1st gear. (Park/Reverse Lockout Button Failure)
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[edit] Tools Needed
- HackSaw
[edit] Supplies Needed
- Dowel
[edit] Instructions
- Remove shift knob by pulling straight up. There should not be any screws securing the knob. This is for an automatic transmission only.
- When the knob comes off, you will see the top of a white plastic rod. Attempt to pull it out. If it comes out, the rod is broken.
- You may be able to shift gears temporarily and get “un-stranded” by using your thumb to press the rod down and unlock the movement in and out of 1st and Park.
- The dealer will advise replacement of entire shifter assembly which can be costly.
- A cheaper fix is to cut something of similar but slightly larger width/thickness to the approximate length of the plastic rod you pulled out in step 2 (such as a chopstick) or plastic dowel.
- Insert one end into the base of the shift knob and ensure that when the lockout button is depressed, the rod is forced down (it pushes the rod down about 1/4th inch).
- Put the shift knob back in place with the dowel attached. Test the lockout button. If the dowel was cut to the correct length and width, you should be able to freely shift.
