Shifter Linkage Problem
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From: Orlando FL
Shifter Linkage Problem
I have a 2000 C5 A4. The other day, I was backing out of a parking spot and the car reversed fine. When I went to put it in D, the shifter felt like it disconnected and the car wouldn't go into any gears. The shifter was freely going from Park down to 1 but it wouldn't actually go into any of the gears. So the car was stuck in neutral and I left it overnight.
The next day, a friend of mine who is far more mechanically savvy than myself ziptied the linkage on the transmission side so that it would temporarily work and I could get the car home (2 mile drive). He told me that it was very worn and needed replacing. So now it's in my garage with ziptied shifter linkage lol.
My question is: what do I need to buy in order to properly fix this issue? I googled it, searched this forum, etc and I can't seem to find the right answer. I don't even know what the part(s) would actually be called.
Can someone help me out? I'd really appreciate any assistance
The next day, a friend of mine who is far more mechanically savvy than myself ziptied the linkage on the transmission side so that it would temporarily work and I could get the car home (2 mile drive). He told me that it was very worn and needed replacing. So now it's in my garage with ziptied shifter linkage lol.
My question is: what do I need to buy in order to properly fix this issue? I googled it, searched this forum, etc and I can't seem to find the right answer. I don't even know what the part(s) would actually be called.
Can someone help me out? I'd really appreciate any assistance
Last edited by BTow1105; Aug 30, 2013 at 03:08 AM.
Drifting
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From: North Carolina
Here is a link to get you started. There are links within that thread that discuss replacement of the cable.
Also a search on auto shifter cable will hit on several other posts.
I had the same issue about a year back, the linkage has been zip tied since and has not disconnected.
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c5-t...r-problem.html
Also a search on auto shifter cable will hit on several other posts.
I had the same issue about a year back, the linkage has been zip tied since and has not disconnected.
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c5-t...r-problem.html
Last edited by MAC5; Aug 30, 2013 at 11:37 AM.
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Instructor
Joined: Dec 2009
Posts: 146
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From: Orlando FL
Here is a link to get you started. There are links within that thread that discuss replacement of the cable.
Also a search on auto shifter cable will hit on several other posts.
I had the same issue about a year back, the linkage has been zip tied since and has not disconnected.
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c5-t...r-problem.html
Also a search on auto shifter cable will hit on several other posts.
I had the same issue about a year back, the linkage has been zip tied since and has not disconnected.
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c5-t...r-problem.html
That's awesome that the zipties have held up so long. As much as I'd like to see how long they'll last for me, I don't want to worry about this issue again. So I still need the part number :P
Thanks for your help!
Drifting
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From: North Carolina
Google this "AC Delco 12561688"
Here is a link to GMPartsHouse.com
Give Gene a call or email to ensure its the correct cable for your model year
http://store.gmpartshouse.com/parts/...&siteid=214638
Here is a link to GMPartsHouse.com
Give Gene a call or email to ensure its the correct cable for your model year
http://store.gmpartshouse.com/parts/...&siteid=214638
Last edited by MAC5; Aug 30, 2013 at 09:01 PM.
