1997 Chevy Camaro button on auto shifter doesnt work

1997 CHEVROLET CAMARO
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CHRISCROSS2US
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Transmission problem
1997 Chevy Camaro 6 cyl Two Wheel Drive Automatic

It seems only when its cool weather, and when you first start it, you try to push button to put into drive and the button will NOT go down so you cannot shift, therefore your stranded. The car starts and drives fine except when it does this, its only done this on several occasions.
Aug 24, 2009 at 1:46 PM
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2CARPRO JACK
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You may need to lube it with a penetrating oil.The factory will use white grease for initial assembly, it will turn hard after time and with cool weather.
Aug 25, 2009 at 8:02 AM
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