shifter problem
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Racer
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From: ANAHEIM CALIFORNIA
shifter problem
hello guys im having a problem with my 2002 c5 ,car wont get into gear when its cold and sometimes i have to mess with it for 15 minutes till i can get it into gear ......If anyone can help me with this problem i realy appreciate it thanks .I also tried checking the switch on the break pedal it seems to be ok.......please help 
Racer
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From: Virginia Beach Virginia
hello guys im having a problem with my 2002 c5 ,car wont get into gear when its cold and sometimes i have to mess with it for 15 minutes till i can get it into gear ......If anyone can help me with this problem i realy appreciate it thanks .I also tried checking the switch on the break pedal it seems to be ok.......please help
Several people, me included, have had the shifter actuating rod come loose. Once this happens, it is difficult to shift into first or reverse. Good news, the fix is easy. Simply use a little red loctite on the securing bolt's threads and torque to spec. Shifts just like new!
HTH
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Racer
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From: Ft Walton Beach FL
My 98 did the same thing, automatic, there was a servixce bulletin couple yrs ago and said to replace the shifter for the correct fix.......However if you disconnect the selinoid on the shifter it works fine.......But you do lose the locking feature.......Meaning whenever you push the button down it will go into gear..........
But I though it was ok to do that......
But I though it was ok to do that......
Racer
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From: Virginia Beach Virginia
To gain access to the rod, you must remove the console, or at least loosen it enough to gain access to the shifter underneath the console. Then unbolt and lift up the black rubberized cover and you should have access to the pinch bolt. The rod is about 3/8 diameter with a cut out notch to nest with the pinch bolt. Remove the pinch bolt, insert the rod up to the notch, loctite the bolt threads, and install and torque. That should do it!
If you have a vert, you must remove the waterfall before the console will come out.
HTH
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