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Anonymous Posted on Aug 25, 2017

Buick regal gear shift

When I started my 1998 buick regal this morning the speedometer was moving back and forth, fast. I put in in gear and drove and it kept doing that same. I drove about 1/4 mile and the car shut off and it would not start and it locked up in gear and won't come out of gear. It's locked up in "park", it won't start, but the lights all come on. What could be the problem?

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This happen to me after I got into a small fender bender. The dealership stated this only happens when something is not closed correct (door, hood, etc)

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  • Posted on Oct 07, 2008

SOURCE: won't shift out of low,speedometer doesn't work

see my comments, not 100% sure that it was the out put speed censor or not, but after reconnecting the wires to a new censor and reconnecting the battery and clearing codes it worked. connection was not clipped may have been loose

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If the starter is turning the engine, try re-setting the security system (leave key on till light stops blinking.) If the starter does not turn, you may have some success in re-setting system, if not you need to check battery voltage and voltages in starter system till you find the problem...can be something as simple as a bad connection at the battery. If you need help with further testing, just ask.

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  • Posted on Jul 26, 2009

SOURCE: 93 buick regal will not unlock when shifted into park

Your vehicle is designed to auto lock the doors when you reach about 15 mph. This is a one way deal. When you park the car, unlocking the doors becomes a manual process to insure the occupants safety at their destination.

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  • Posted on Jan 07, 2010

SOURCE: Hi, On a 1994 Ford Taurus with a auto trans,

your shifter is out or ajustment
take to garage have them ajust it for 25 - 50 bucks

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