Very Very Hard to go from P to N [Shifting]

[bishpuppy]

When i bought the car [few months ago], the car did have the problem, but it wasn't so bad as it is now. The car is a Automatic and is VERY VERY hard to shift it from P DOWN. I noticed that sometimes it doesn't register that it is in P so i have to push it up to P to make sure it registers.

Well now, in order for me to shift down from P, i have to use both hands, one on the release button, the other on the base of the stick and pull down with a lot of force.

I was wondering if this is a problem with the shifter or the linkage cable. I took the center console apart and when i press the break everything seems like its working the way is suppose to, but its just hard.

If needed, i can take a mini-video with my camera and post it on youtube so you guys can see.

Any suggestions??

[accordaffair]

I would say it is the shifter cable, we were just discussing it yesterday. And we've discussed it about 8 times in the past. And then some times before I joined.

[AccordWarrior]

100% the shifter cable. My mom had to have hers replaced too because it was bad. Be forewarned, it's not a cheap part from the dealer.

[bishpuppy]

is it something one can do oneself, or is better to bring it to a mech? and as far as being discussed before, i searched and i saw about the car stuck on D4 and what nots, but since mine is hard to move from P, just wanted to verify. again thanks.

[eriemoto.]

this happened to me except it was through most of the gears, and it was the shifter cable. installed the new one and the problem went away.

[bishpuppy]

if you did it yourself, mind making a DIY. and how much was the cable?

[accordaffair]

http://www.cb7tuner.com/vbb/showthre...ighlight=cable
Here's the one from a day ago.

http://media.honda.co.uk/car/owner/m...l/400/9-89.pdf
Here's honda's removal/installation instructions

Cable is $126 from honda

I see used ones on ebay, but they look like they're in good condition. You can feel by hand the condition they will be in.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Honda...spagenameZWD1V

[bishpuppy]

holy shnickeys.

thanks

[whitejdmcb7]

just put in neutral to park and pull e-brake my switch is out that is what i do so it in neutral it works as a security device cause you cant get it out of park without the key for the gearbox

[bishpuppy]

I thought about it, but i can't leave my car unattended in N, specially in NYC. I'm just going to call Honda and schedule an appointment or this guy who is a Honda specialist and see how much he wants to fix it.

I followed the instruction that accordaffair had posted and i believe i can do it, but i rather not risk it.

Again many thanks