Hi guys,

So I test drove a 2001 R/T today. After the test drive I stopped and shifted the car into "park". The P on the dash didn't immediately light up. I took my foot off the brake and it seemed to be in gear. I fiddled with the shifter put it into "R" then back to park and eventually the "P" lit up. I moved the shifter while in park just a bit and the "P" came on. Anyone have any idea what could be causing this?

 

I've seen that on mine on occasion. There is a simple cable adjustment that better synchronizes the dash lights with the trans.

 

Hey JeeperDon, thanks for the reply. I am going to look up how to try this adjustment. I also came across a thread online that suggested it was an issue with the cable and the transmission which if broken could wreak havoc inside the tranny. Not sure how that cable and dash function together.

Also forgot to mention, I read that there is a recall with these trucks and not shifting into park. Its a dealer repair but I just got into that part of my research. I saw you bought your car new, have you had the recall fix done?

 

the only recall i know of related to the park lever was the interlock not engaging properly, this was allowing the transmission to be bumped out of park extremely easily which then allowed the vehicle to roll away if the e-brake wasnt set.

 

Yes I believe that is the one. "POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:LEVER AND LINKAGE:COLUMN SHIFT"

http://www.dodgeproblems.com/recalls/Durango/2001/

Took a look today at the adjustment instructions of the shift cable, a little confusing to say the least.