need some help if possible
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need some help if possible
so i started out my day leaving ocala for tallahassee. halfway through my trip i decided to stop and get some food and put some gas in the car. i finished putting gas and the car got in and started the car. i pressed down on the brake and went to put it into drive only for the shift **** to slide back all the way and not grab a thing. i had the car towed back to my house. i was thinking it is the shift linkage. what is the best way to go about fixing this?
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Auto Transmission Cable Replacement
Hi, it may be that the cable snapped, or more likely that one of the ends came off the shifter, or trans linkage.
Below are instructions for replacing the cable. You should look under the car and see if it just needs to be reattached or replaced.
Good Luck
See Below
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Automatic Transmission Range Selector Cable Replacement
Removal Procedure
Raise and suitably support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle in General Information.
Shift the floor shift control to NEUTRAL. If replacing a damaged cable, be sure that BOTH the floor shift control and the transmission are in NEUTRAL.
Remove the catalytic converter assembly. Refer to Catalytic Converter Replacement in Engine Exhaust.
Remove the driveline tunnel closeout panel.
Important
Use care to not suddenly jerk the shift control cable during disassembly, the shift control cable rod end guide tubes are EXTREMELY INFLEXIBLE and capable of only a SLIGHT bend.
Using a large flat bladed screwdriver, CAREFULLY release the shift control cable end clip from the floor shift control arm stud.
Remove the shift control cable from the driveline tunnel bracket.
Using a flat bladed screwdriver, pry the cable retaining staple clip from the cable.
Depress the cable retaining tabs.
While depressing the tabs, push the tabs through the hole in the driveline tunnel bracket.
Slide the cable out of the bracket slot.
Remove the nuts retaining the shift control cable bracket to the transmission.
Reposition the cable and cable bracket away from the studs.
CAREFULLY release the shift control cable end clip from the transmission shift lever stud.
Remove the shift control cable and bracket.
Remove the shift control cable bracket from the shift control cable, if necessary.
Using a flat bladed screwdriver, pry the shift cable retaining staple clip from the cable.
Depress the shift cable retaining tabs.
While depressing the tabs, push the tabs through the hole in the shift cable bracket.
Slide the cable out of the bracket slot.
Installation Procedure
Install the shift control cable bracket to the shift control cable, if removed.
Slide the smaller diameter portion of the cable into the slot in the shift cable bracket.
Push the tabs through the hole in the bracket to lock the cable in place.
Insert the shift cable retaining staple clip between the shift cable retaining tabs. Press the staple clip firmly to secure.
Position and install the shift control cable to the driveline tunnel bracket.
Slide the smaller diameter portion of the shift cable into the slot in the driveline tunnel bracket.
Push the shift cable retaining tabs through the hole in the bracket to lock the cable in place.
Insert the shift cable retaining staple clip between the shift cable retaining tabs. Press the staple clip firmly to secure.
Align the shift control cable end to the floor shift control arm stud.
CAREFULLY secure the shift control cable end clip to the floor shift control arm stud.
Install the shift control cable bracket to the transmission studs.
Notice
Use the correct fastener in the correct location. Replacement fasteners must be the correct part number for that application. Fasteners requiring replacement or fasteners requiring the use of thread locking compound or sealant are identified in the service procedure. Do not use paints, lubricants, or corrosion inhibitors on fasteners or fastener joint surfaces unless specified. These coatings affect fastener torque and joint clamping force and may damage the fastener. Use the correct tightening sequence and specifications when installing fasteners in order to avoid damage to parts and systems.
Install the nuts retaining the shift control cable bracket to the transmission. Tighten
Tighten the transmission shift control cable bracket retaining nuts to 20 N·m (15 lb ft).
Check to be sure that BOTH the floor shift control and the transmission are in NEUTRAL.
Align the shift control cable end to the transmission shift lever stud.
CAREFULLY secure the shift control cable end clip to the transmission shift lever stud.
If installing a NEW transmission shift control cable, remove the shipping guard from the adjuster lock.
If installing a NEW transmission shift control cable, depress the shift control cable adjuster lock.
Lower the vehicle; leave the vehicle on the hoist.
Verify that the shift control cable is operating smoothly:
Firmly apply the parking brake.
Turn the ignition switch to ON; DO NOT start the engine.
Apply the regular brakes.
Shift from NEUTRAL to FIRST, then shift from FIRST to SECOND, then DRIVE and so on; pause for 1 second in each detent position. Take note of an audible sound from the transmission shift lever each time a shift detent is selected.
Shift from PARK directly to FIRST.
Repeat steps 13.4 and 13.5 an additional 2 times.
If any binding is felt during this check, or if no audible sound was produced from the transmission shift lever, inspect the shift control cable for damage (at either end of the cable).
Shift the floor shift control into PARK.
Release the regular brakes.
Turn the ignition switch OFF.
Release the parking brake.
Raise and support the vehicle.
Install the driveline tunnel closeout panel.
Install the catalytic converter assembly. Refer to Catalytic Converter Replacement in Engine Exhaust.
Caution
Road test a vehicle under safe conditions and while obeying all traffic laws. Do not attempt any maneuvers that could jeopardize vehicle control. Failure to adhere to these precautions could lead to serious personal injury and vehicle damage.
Test drive the vehicle in an area with little traffic; ensure that the transmission will shift smoothly into, and maintain each detent position.
Below are instructions for replacing the cable. You should look under the car and see if it just needs to be reattached or replaced.
Good Luck
See Below
++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
Automatic Transmission Range Selector Cable Replacement
Removal Procedure
Raise and suitably support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle in General Information.
Shift the floor shift control to NEUTRAL. If replacing a damaged cable, be sure that BOTH the floor shift control and the transmission are in NEUTRAL.
Remove the catalytic converter assembly. Refer to Catalytic Converter Replacement in Engine Exhaust.
Remove the driveline tunnel closeout panel.
Important
Use care to not suddenly jerk the shift control cable during disassembly, the shift control cable rod end guide tubes are EXTREMELY INFLEXIBLE and capable of only a SLIGHT bend.
Using a large flat bladed screwdriver, CAREFULLY release the shift control cable end clip from the floor shift control arm stud.
Remove the shift control cable from the driveline tunnel bracket.
Using a flat bladed screwdriver, pry the cable retaining staple clip from the cable.
Depress the cable retaining tabs.
While depressing the tabs, push the tabs through the hole in the driveline tunnel bracket.
Slide the cable out of the bracket slot.
Remove the nuts retaining the shift control cable bracket to the transmission.
Reposition the cable and cable bracket away from the studs.
CAREFULLY release the shift control cable end clip from the transmission shift lever stud.
Remove the shift control cable and bracket.
Remove the shift control cable bracket from the shift control cable, if necessary.
Using a flat bladed screwdriver, pry the shift cable retaining staple clip from the cable.
Depress the shift cable retaining tabs.
While depressing the tabs, push the tabs through the hole in the shift cable bracket.
Slide the cable out of the bracket slot.
Installation Procedure
Install the shift control cable bracket to the shift control cable, if removed.
Slide the smaller diameter portion of the cable into the slot in the shift cable bracket.
Push the tabs through the hole in the bracket to lock the cable in place.
Insert the shift cable retaining staple clip between the shift cable retaining tabs. Press the staple clip firmly to secure.
Position and install the shift control cable to the driveline tunnel bracket.
Slide the smaller diameter portion of the shift cable into the slot in the driveline tunnel bracket.
Push the shift cable retaining tabs through the hole in the bracket to lock the cable in place.
Insert the shift cable retaining staple clip between the shift cable retaining tabs. Press the staple clip firmly to secure.
Align the shift control cable end to the floor shift control arm stud.
CAREFULLY secure the shift control cable end clip to the floor shift control arm stud.
Install the shift control cable bracket to the transmission studs.
Notice
Use the correct fastener in the correct location. Replacement fasteners must be the correct part number for that application. Fasteners requiring replacement or fasteners requiring the use of thread locking compound or sealant are identified in the service procedure. Do not use paints, lubricants, or corrosion inhibitors on fasteners or fastener joint surfaces unless specified. These coatings affect fastener torque and joint clamping force and may damage the fastener. Use the correct tightening sequence and specifications when installing fasteners in order to avoid damage to parts and systems.
Install the nuts retaining the shift control cable bracket to the transmission. Tighten
Tighten the transmission shift control cable bracket retaining nuts to 20 N·m (15 lb ft).
Check to be sure that BOTH the floor shift control and the transmission are in NEUTRAL.
Align the shift control cable end to the transmission shift lever stud.
CAREFULLY secure the shift control cable end clip to the transmission shift lever stud.
If installing a NEW transmission shift control cable, remove the shipping guard from the adjuster lock.
If installing a NEW transmission shift control cable, depress the shift control cable adjuster lock.
Lower the vehicle; leave the vehicle on the hoist.
Verify that the shift control cable is operating smoothly:
Firmly apply the parking brake.
Turn the ignition switch to ON; DO NOT start the engine.
Apply the regular brakes.
Shift from NEUTRAL to FIRST, then shift from FIRST to SECOND, then DRIVE and so on; pause for 1 second in each detent position. Take note of an audible sound from the transmission shift lever each time a shift detent is selected.
Shift from PARK directly to FIRST.
Repeat steps 13.4 and 13.5 an additional 2 times.
If any binding is felt during this check, or if no audible sound was produced from the transmission shift lever, inspect the shift control cable for damage (at either end of the cable).
Shift the floor shift control into PARK.
Release the regular brakes.
Turn the ignition switch OFF.
Release the parking brake.
Raise and support the vehicle.
Install the driveline tunnel closeout panel.
Install the catalytic converter assembly. Refer to Catalytic Converter Replacement in Engine Exhaust.
Caution
Road test a vehicle under safe conditions and while obeying all traffic laws. Do not attempt any maneuvers that could jeopardize vehicle control. Failure to adhere to these precautions could lead to serious personal injury and vehicle damage.
Test drive the vehicle in an area with little traffic; ensure that the transmission will shift smoothly into, and maintain each detent position.
