QuestionThis concerns 2002 Hyundai XG350 automatic transmission. The shift selector is very stiff to shift into various positions, i.e., drive, reverse, etc.when first starting car. This happens occasionally, mostly after parking and starting car the following morning. Then problem seems to clear up for the remainder od day. It may not occur again till several days later, after driving trouble free.
AnswerIf this issue occurs only shifting out of park, start by checking the brake lamps. There is a shift interlock which activates/deactivates based in part on the signal from the brake pedal switch. If your brake lamps do not work and the shifter won't move out of park, expect that you have a defective brake lamp switch.
If this issue occurs between any two gears, it's likely caused by a sticky substance on the slider in the PRND indicator. You can try cleaning with Spray Nine, Fantastic, or a similar cleaner, applying a light lubricant if necessary. If this doesn't work, you'll probably need to replace the indicator.
