c5 shifter problem?
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c5 shifter problem?
I have a 2000 c5 coupe 6 speed. When I place the car in gear, I can move the shifter left and right. It should not move once it is in gear correct. Figured I'd ask here first before I take out the radio console and see what is going on down there.
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No you shouldn't have any sloppy play, side to side.
The bolts (3) that hold the shifter in place could be loose. There have been reports of certain brand 2 pc shifter shafts that have broken or loose bolts.
You really need to get down in there & take a look see.
Good luck.
The bolts (3) that hold the shifter in place could be loose. There have been reports of certain brand 2 pc shifter shafts that have broken or loose bolts.
You really need to get down in there & take a look see.
Good luck.
Last edited by bumble-z; Jan 13, 2011 at 12:26 AM.
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I figured something was up. It is a stock shifter. Sounded like you were referring to an unnamed after market brand with the two piece shifter. I will get in there tomorrow and take a look. Thanks
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update. With the shifter in 1, 3, or 5 the shifter is solid (no movement right and left). When the shifter is in 2, 4, 6 I can move it left and right. The three bolts are all tight on the shifter. I was thinking maybe an adjustment is needed?
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WHAT!????????
The OEM shifter and ALL Aftermarket shifters are mounted with FOUR bolts. PERIOD!
STOCK = left & Aftermarket on the RIGHT:
What shifter do you have?????????????????????????????????
There should be ZERO free play LEFT/RIGHT & FWD REAR WARD when your in gear.
BC
The OEM shifter and ALL Aftermarket shifters are mounted with FOUR bolts. PERIOD!
STOCK = left & Aftermarket on the RIGHT:
What shifter do you have?????????????????????????????????
There should be ZERO free play LEFT/RIGHT & FWD REAR WARD when your in gear.
BC
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Problem Solved: The torx that tightens the coupler around the shaft was loose (hehe, dirty). I added some locktite and tightened it up. I initially thought the three bolts were tight because I checked them by hand and they did not move. I was wrong. The shaft was able to spin inside that coupler when the shifter was in gear.
Bill, I assumed bummble was talking about the three torx bolts. The four that actually mount the shifter to the box were tight. Good looking out though.
Thanks guys.
Bill, I assumed bummble was talking about the three torx bolts. The four that actually mount the shifter to the box were tight. Good looking out though.
Thanks guys.
