Worn Bushing

[redbirds25to5]

My Automatic 93 won't shift into Drive unless you first shift into Second. I know it's a bushing, but the Festiva bushings are obsolete, so what are my options? Can anybody help by giving me a part number for a Mazda, Aspire, etc.? Thanks!

[georgeb]

Are all the gears out of alignment with the selector lever? It might be the cable adjustment.

[redbirds25to5]

It doesn't seem like all the gears are out of alignment.

[zoom zoom]

nvm, i didn't read the auto part >.<

[Nerd Racing]

^^ that information is for a manual shifter. He has an auto so they are completely different.

[GenevaDirt]

it is just a matter of adjustment....no bushings. I had the same problem with one I bought and it is always a little off when you swap a tranny or something. Very easy fix....just need to loosen a nut inside on the shifter and adjust accordingly and then tighten.

[FB71]

There is a bushing where the cable connects to the selector shaft. When that bushing wears out, it will cause exactly the symptom listed by the OP. Unfortunately, I do not have any replacement information.

[GenevaDirt]

There is a bushing where the cable connects to the selector shaft. When that bushing wears out, it will cause exactly the symptom listed by the OP. Unfortunately, I do not have any replacement information.

really....didn't notice that....I know mine was doing the same thing and just needed adjusted.

[FB71]

yup. Hula had that problem before I swapped her to a 5spd. Found the bushing that was supposed to be in the selector shaft arm was missing.

[GenevaDirt]

yup. Hula had that problem before I swapped her to a 5spd. Found the bushing that was supposed to be in the selector shaft arm was missing.

are you talking about inside the case?

[GenevaDirt]

just took these out of my 1990 shop manual.....shows a pin only.....I believe that is all that is on both of mine, all I have ever seen anyway.

[FB71]

there's a very thin-walled nylon bushing pressed into the selector shaft arm where the pin passes thru. I'm betting it was not serviced separately, therefore, it would not be called out in the shop manual.

[GenevaDirt]

there's a very thin-walled nylon bushing pressed into the selector shaft arm where the pin passes thru. I'm betting it was not serviced separately, therefore, it would not be called out in the shop manual.

ahhhhhh....lol...I am sure when I took my other one apart I didn't even notice it and I am sure it is part of my driveway.

[redbirds25to5]

Thanks, FB71 and GenevaDirt. I just have to get this car in top shape for the winter, so I've been struggling with this issue and a possible oil leak. Again, thanks!

[bullet2430]

it is just a matter of adjustment....no bushings. I had the same problem with one I bought and it is always a little off when you swap a tranny or something. Very easy fix....just need to loosen a nut inside on the shifter and adjust accordingly and then tighten.

Geneva Im having an issue with my shifter and I want to try your fix, can you explain loosen a nut inside the shifter and adjust, I dont understand