Shifter Button Stuck quick-fix = WD-40!

[mmmeat]

Originally Posted by maxtraxduffy

Keep It In My Clove Box.

You've got a clove box? I've got a humidor. Neither of them, I believe, make a good lubricant though.

Your pal,
Meat.

[saskdiesel]

Originally Posted by mmmeat

You've got a clove box? I've got a humidor. Neither of them, I believe, make a good lubricant though.

Your pal,
Meat.

Maybe grind the cloves into some sort of paste.
Then smear it onto the shifter!

[Turbo42]

I bet they did not even replace the shifter knob they just lube them and say they replaced it

[mmmeat]

Originally Posted by babybenz

I bet they did not even replace the shifter knob they just lube them and say they replaced it

Why? Is that what you'd do?

I find it amazing that some people are more willing to believe - without any basis - that others are always out the cheat them in some way. In many cases, these others have a lack of trust that is based on their own inability to work on the level with people; that mistrust is based on the belief that others will do to them exactly the same as they've done.

I'm more willing to believe that if a dealership says they replaced something, they replaced something. Especially if they give it to me in writing.

Your pal,
Meat.

[rawlus®]

if it is a lubrication issue, i guess i don't see the benefit or reasoning behind replacing the shifter. why not just lubricate the existing one? presumably the replacement needs to be lubricated as well so what does replacing the shifter add to the solution? i'm curious.

in one of the other threads, someone took an emery board to the white plastic shifter actuator to smooth off the molding castings and overall clean it up a bit, i think that combined with any number of suitable lubricants should be good preventative maintenance.

[MrJack]

I keep two items in my tool kit: WD-40 and Duct Tape. If something's stuck that should be loose, I WD-40 it. If something's loose that should be stuck, I Duct Tape it.

[jonnysan]

Originally Posted by MrJack

I keep two items in my tool kit: WD-40 and Duct Tape. If something's stuck that should be loose, I WD-40 it. If something's loose that should be stuck, I Duct Tape it.

Three cheers to you for keeping it simple!!! That covers it all!LOLOL

[tomFS08]

Just reading through the thread and found the WD40 debate interesting. Anyone heard of Jig-A-Loo? I actually represent the company so I thought I'd come in here to give some two sense and maybe answer some questions.

Jig-A-Loo is an invisible silicone-based lubricant and water-repelentand it's great for all around car maintenance. (It also protects and fights rust.) If anyone is interesed, we are letting people try it out for free at Jig-A-Loo - an invisible silicone-based lubricant and water-repellent ! (just download the rebate form).

I'm interested if anyone has any thoughts or is willing to try it out and let me know how it works for them.

Thanks,
Tom with Jig-A-Loo

[Evilution]

WD40 is a jack of all trades and a master of none. It's OK as a quick fix if you have nothing else and it is an average multipurpose spray to keep handy. BUT...
If you are at home, there is no excuse for not using something designed for the job.

The problem with WD40 is that although it initially starts off hydrophobic (repels water), after a while it penetrates materials and makes them hydroscopic (collects water).

There are 2 things you should be using to lube non engine parts of a smart.
White lithium grease or silicone lube.

I suspect this Jig-a-loo stuff will work a hell of a lot better than WD40, especially over a duration of more than a few days. As said above, WD40 isn't really a proper lube and it evaporates quickly leaving nothing behind. Silicone lube will create a layer that continuously lubes over a much longer period, it also keeps plastic and rubber more healthy.

[KarenS]

MrJack.....I like your style!