2000 Honda Civic Stiff Gearbox

2000 HONDA CIVIC
150,000 MILES • 4 CYL • FWD • AUTOMATIC
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RALECLERC
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The gear stick is very hard to move from P to R, but moves well from R to D4/D3/D2. I am wondering if it simply needs some lube or if I'm looking at an entire different problem. The car drives well and has no shifting problems during the drive.

2000 Honda Civic EX 4-dr Sedan
199,000 kms
Automatic
May 14, 2009 at 4:43 AM
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F4I_GUY
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Very common problem.

Have somebody lubricate the shifter linkage pivots and cable where it meets to the transmission. You will have to remove a few bolts and a cover to access the pivot point.
May 14, 2009 at 9:27 AM
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RALECLERC
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Thanks! Is this something I can do or does it need to be brought in to a mechanic?
May 14, 2009 at 1:52 PM
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