Home › Forums › Stay Dirty Lounge › Service and Repair Questions Answered Here › Help ! 08 CIVIC SHIFT LEVER POSITION › Help ! 08 CIVIC SHIFT LEVER POSITION July 29, 2019 at 4:58 am #894114 BillyParticipant It is impossible for the shift lever to be in a different position from the transmission once they’re connected. Hook them up, and you will align the shift lever to the transmission in the process.