Shift linkage
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From: weems va
Shift linkage
When i pulled into my car port yesterday i put my 93 automatic into park and i was in reverse? I did notice when i pushed in the button it felt( not right) I sat there with engine running and tried to shift from drive to reverse to park and i could tell i had a problem. She would shift ok one time and not another. I looked in the FSM and found the picture break down. If this has happened to you where do i start? Im sure i pull shiffter boot and console but im not sure what to look for. Dave
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Sounds like the C clip on the shifter cable has come off. This guy:
Here's an overview to show you where to look. The cable on the left goes to the steering column so you have to be in Park to get the ignition key out. The right cable is the shifter cable that goes to the transmission:
Here's an overview to show you where to look. The cable on the left goes to the steering column so you have to be in Park to get the ignition key out. The right cable is the shifter cable that goes to the transmission:
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Thanks for the come back. I have the console cover off and i see the clip you are talking, actually i need to say i (think) i saw that clip. I cleaned the shift up some and used oil on where it seemed to stick. A little rust. With it exposed i started her and shifted back and forth. It dropped into the notch for park but half the time it would stay in reverse. Its kind of hit or miss one time she went into park and next would stay in reverse.IF that clip is in place what do i look for next? Connection at trans? Dave
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Sounds like the C clip on the shifter cable has come off. This guy:
Here's an overview to show you where to look. The cable on the left goes to the steering column so you have to be in Park to get the ignition key out. The right cable is the shifter cable that goes to the transmission:
Here's an overview to show you where to look. The cable on the left goes to the steering column so you have to be in Park to get the ignition key out. The right cable is the shifter cable that goes to the transmission:
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Sounds like the C clip on the shifter cable has come off. This guy:
Here's an overview to show you where to look. The cable on the left goes to the steering column so you have to be in Park to get the ignition key out. The right cable is the shifter cable that goes to the transmission:
Here's an overview to show you where to look. The cable on the left goes to the steering column so you have to be in Park to get the ignition key out. The right cable is the shifter cable that goes to the transmission:
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The pin on the shift lever on the trans is probably out of adjustment. It slides in a slot in the lever. Remove shift cable from shift lever and put the shifter in Park. Move the shift lever on the trans by hand until the trans is in Park. The end of the shift cable should slip onto the pin. You might have to move the pin in the slot to get that to happen. Loosen the 15mm nut on the back of the pin to move it. When it is adjusted correctly, tighten the 15mm nut until it is snug but not really tight. Move the shift lever out of Park, doesn't matter what gear. Tighten the 15mm nut. If you try to tighten the 15mm nut while the trans is in Park and the trans moves into another gear you will break the shifter cable (I found that out the hard way). This is the shift lever, showing the slot with the pin:
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The pin on the shift lever on the trans is probably out of adjustment. It slides in a slot in the lever. Remove shift cable from shift lever and put the shifter in Park. Move the shift lever on the trans by hand until the trans is in Park. The end of the shift cable should slip onto the pin. You might have to move the pin in the slot to get that to happen. Loosen the 15mm nut on the back of the pin to move it. When it is adjusted correctly, tighten the 15mm nut until it is snug but not really tight. Move the shift lever out of Park, doesn't matter what gear. Tighten the 15mm nut. If you try to tighten the 15mm nut while the trans is in Park and the trans moves into another gear you will break the shifter cable (I found that out the hard way). This is the shift lever, showing the slot with the pin:
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