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Old Dec 9, 2001 | 03:45 AM
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linkage problem wont let me get key out lately,also can't put in 2nd or first gear,anyone have this problem or fix..thanks 94-a-4
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Old Dec 9, 2001 | 09:52 AM
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linkage problem wont let me get key out lately,also can't put in 2nd or first gear,anyone have this problem or fix..thanks 94-a-4
The 4+3 trans has a cable going from the shifter to the steering column that will only allow the key to be removed in Reverse gear position. The cable also locks the column (I believe - mine's disconnected). There is a plunger in the column under the dash, close to the steering wheel. This plunger needs to be *in* to disengage the wheel lock/key removal lock.

You can remove the cable at the shifter; then remove the other end of the cable at the column. Fashion a piece of coat hanger wire (good as any!) about 5 inches long with a loop on one end to go under the column mount bolt; a slight zigzag to follow the column; and a small loop to go up into the plunger cavity to hold the plunger in. You'll have to remove the plastic cover(s) under the steering column to see all this.

...But I don't have your year Vette; it may be totally different... :crazy:
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4plus3 is 6 speed right mine is auto thanks though
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Old Dec 9, 2001 | 02:21 PM
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4plus3 is 6 speed right mine is auto thanks though
Nah, 4+3 is 4-speed; but the auto shifter may still use a cable...
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Old Dec 9, 2001 | 02:38 PM
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thanks rich,learn something new every day...
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thanks rich,learn something new every day...
...But the older you get, the more you forget...

...I'm getting so that when I go to sleep at night and wake up in the morning, I forget everything... :crazy:
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