Shift Indicator Slow to Respond

[Budd C]

My shift indicator is slow to respond when the lever is moved. It actually goes into gear that is chosen based on the shift notches on the lever. It shifts as it should, no hesitation and starts when the lever is in the park position. The TPS shows the right gear selection when I read it with my Autel 808 scanner reading the TPS readings. I am not sure what actually makes the LED indicator light the proper reading? As I said, everything works exactly as it should except for the PRNDL indicator. In VA it must read correctly for VA State Safety Inspection. VIN 2GCEK19V421370833

Thanks, Budd

[Jsdirt]

It used to be a simple cable connected to the shift lever that yanked on a flag (God I miss those days!!!). In this era, the signal is sent by that black box hanging off the side of your transmission with the shifter "crank" connected to it. That's the neutral safety switch / range sensor.

 

You could try spraying that plastic piece that turns with the shift shaft, with silicone spray lube & see if that helps. It's cheap and you've got nothing to lose at this point. If it doesn't work, replace the range sensor. 

 

 

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