Uh....oh...

[JHarris1385]

yea sounds like mode selector switch and fuel pressure regulator to me.. try replacing those along w/ running some injector cleaner through and i think you'll be pleasantly surprised by the results.. dont give up yet friend!

What he said. I second that.

[mdwyer]

Yep, the shift lights usually do show the wrong gear I've noticed, so I will definitely check into what you guys are tellin' me. Mdwyer....if your up for it, meeting you would be fantastic as your experience with the mode switch seems to be what I need! LoL. Thanks.

Well, that pretty much tears it: you need a mode switch. Hit the internet and grab part 8-96017-511-0 "SWITCH ASM; POSITION". The place I got mine called it a "Neutral Safety Switch", but it might also be a MODE SWITCH or TRANSMISSION RANGE SWITCH. It lists for $184 (Yikes!), but you shouldn't pay more than $120 for it. Or, I should say, if you pay much less than $120 for it, I'm going to feel really stupid. I wouldn't recommend used parts for this one.

After that, park it somewhere where you can work on it and let it cool down for a while, then the swap probably takes under four hours. It took me that long (across two days!) but I spent half that time searching for the correct tools.

[WormGod]

Mdwyer, make VXCHIC happy will ya. Glad you live nearby enough to lend a hand. These all sound like known issues, but a good thorough investigation will determine that. No sense in letting the VX go because some techs at a shop cant figure out the problem, probably because they just dont want to work on a discontinued vehicle (you would be surprised at how many techs will turn down these jobs).

We (well, I will offer internet cheerleader support) will get ya going again. None of these problems sounds like anything new to the VX.

[creeg]

I have to agree with the Mode Switch diagnosis.

So the other issue is the window regulator. there are quite a few threads on how to fix that. If you have a friend who can help you out, or antoher VXer in the area, Im sure that can get fixed pretty quick. Ask around, Im sure someone on here would be happy to help.

good luck!

[mdwyer]

Mdwyer, make VXCHIC happy will ya. Glad you live nearby enough to lend a hand. These all sound like known issues, but a good thorough investigation will determine that. No sense in letting the VX go because some techs at a shop cant figure out the problem, probably because they just dont want to work on a discontinued vehicle (you would be surprised at how many techs will turn down these jobs).

It would be my pleasure to help. It might be a good idea to look into it soon, too, since this thread suggests that a bad mode switch might eventually lead to tranny damage.

'Course my passenger window just broke a few weeks ago. I got it glued back together, but now it doesn't close properly. I figure if I wait long enough, the glue will eventually fail and I can try again.

[ZEUS]

UH OH! I accidently bumped this thread back up to the top! Sorry, I hope no prospective buyers notice it...
If you ask nicely, maybe Moncha will delete this thread for you...

[snowtrooper1966]

Brutal.....
But necessary

[vxDAKINECHICvx]

We are no longer friends...you and me!


It okay, the problem wasn't even a big deal anyway, and has been fixed. BUT if any prospective buyers want it....its for sale!!
...........and beautiful.
...................and WELL loved.
.........................Zeus is on crack.

[ZEUS]

We are no longer friends...you and me!


It okay, the problem wasn't even a big deal anyway, and has been fixed. BUT if any prospective buyers want it....its for sale!!
...........and beautiful.
...................and WELL loved.
.........................Zeus is on crack.

Let's play the good parts backwards....
"Zeus is on crack... and WELL loved... and beautiful.
BUT if any prospective buyers want it....its for sale!!"

I am just trying to keep you in the family for as long as possible, Liz. You know it's all out of love!