Shift lock question

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wiseman

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I have had my GN broken down for a couple years now, and getting ready to put the shift handle back on. Without the shift handle, I can shift the car into all gears by just pushing the lever forth or backwards. I can also take car out of park without pressing brake.
Is there a locking feature or something built into the handle?
 
If its a stock shifter your talking about then yes there's a plastic rod in the middle and a little j hook that locks into place on the bracket side can send some pics if needed
 
The 1st 2 pics are the plastic pice that goes into the shift handle the last 2 pics are the j rod and the locking plate it slides into
 

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Thanks so much for the pictures, they cleared ALOT up for me. I tore the car down as soon as I purchased it 2007 and didn't really remember anything about the shifter, especially since I had to shift it from column when I brought it.

I found all of my pieces except the spring. Is there anything special about that spring where I will have to order it from one of our Buick Speciality placesvor can I find one at the hardware store? Is there a way you can measure the diameter and length of the coils In case I can run to the hardware store for a replacement?

Looks like the spring by itself holds the J-Rod up in place, correct? Is that a little flat plate or something in between the J-Rod and the spring? (or is that just a flat piece part that is welded to your J-Rod?)
 
Thanks again for the info and pictures. I should have mine back working on tomorrow after I go to the hardware store.
 
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