2002 /03Protege Transmission Change

MinVic

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I replaced my 02 Protege auto Trans with a Trans from a 03 Protege 5.The dealership mentioned they should be interchangeable I provided VIN#'s.The trans works but I have the T type shifter. To get drive I have to put the shifter between neutral and drive but if I hit the shifter it goes into neutral or second.I tried to adjust the linkage but I lose the neutral safety in park and 1st and second I cant get. the Protege 5 has a manual/auto select type shifter with the option to manually shift.I called the wrecker the donor Protege 5 was crushed.I was going to swap out the shifters and TCU.This isnt an option now.Has anyone been able to set up the newer trans using the older shifter.Would trying to adjust the safety switch be an option.Really dont want to put the old trans back in with 240K on it compared to 127K would be thankful for any info.Thanks.
 

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