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So I'm parked at nutrition store and got there w/o a problem. When I tried to leave my shifter was swimming upNdown!!! WThell?? I thought the computer didn't read well. Turn off/turn on.. nothing!
Shop was closed by then, towing was hell since wheels were locked and wrecker needed 2 lifters so it wont drag pulling it from behind.
It's parked in garage now but how much is this cable? and how much am I looking at with labor? Anyone?
All you probably need is a new bushing for one of the ends. I don't remember the PN but if you google it there is a doorman help product available for around $10. All you have to do is pop in the new bushing after you figure out which end it is and you are going again. Good luck.
Probably there's no need to replace the whole shifter cable. What usually happens is that the bushings are gone and they are the only things that need to be replaced. Even though at this point most probably only 1 gave up, take the opportunity and replace bushings at both ends.
Just be careful not to bend the cable very much. The plastic ends are brittle and if it breaks you will have to replace the entire cable. Cable is not very expensive but it's a PITA to install. Good luck!
Also when you replace the bushing at the transmission end I found it much easier if you remove this lever from the transmission. Pop it on the bushing with pliers. Then replace the lever.
You guys ROCK!! I totally appreciate all the replies here and suggestions. I have no tools whatsoever but I just returned from traveling and will get these printed so that I take it to a reputable place, they can see I have done my research.
Sylvia
I did the cable, fished it with a shoe string, car on lift I'm in car, friend on the bottom. Also with two people, you can reach underneath and shift into drive, get the car anywhere you want. I drive mine to the shop.
06-15-2018, 05:25 PM
Too Hot outside to have shift cable busted
Probably there's no need to replace the whole shifter cable. What usually happens is that the bushings are gone and they are the only things that need to be replaced. Even though at this point most probably only 1 gave up, take the opportunity and replace bushings at both ends.
