Transmission locked?
Melting Slicks
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Without more information a typical issue if it is an automatic is the cable that connects the shifter to the transmission has a bushing that failed. The bushing that most likely failed is the one on the shifter end.
You will need a Dorman Help! 14057 kit which will have the replacement bushing for the cable.
There are many threads on replacing this on the forum. Look at post 25 in this thread https://www.corvetteforum.com/forums...oke-again.html
Gary
You will need a Dorman Help! 14057 kit which will have the replacement bushing for the cable.
There are many threads on replacing this on the forum. Look at post 25 in this thread https://www.corvetteforum.com/forums...oke-again.html
Gary
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I was trying to get on so was vague. The car is a 5 speed manual transmission 2003 anniversary model. It has been through the recall and has been through the steering column lock issues a couple times. We last did the steering wheel permanent unlock. The car was starting after that butnow won't start, won't move. I am assuming the transmissions is locked. If I can just get it to roll, I can get it on a truck.
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I was trying to get on so was vague. The car is a 5 speed manual transmission 2003 anniversary model. It has been through the recall and has been through the steering column lock issues a couple times. We last did the steering wheel permanent unlock. The car was starting after that butnow won't start, won't move. I am assuming the transmissions is locked. If I can just get it to roll, I can get it on a truck.
Melting Slicks
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Can you put the trans into neutral? You should be able to put the car into any gear except reverse with it off. You should be able to push it in neutral, if it wont roll there are potentially bigger issues.
Since it is not starting, there are only a couple of items that can cause that.
1. bad clutch switch
2. bad theft deterrent relay
3. bad starter
4. bad VATS sensor in the ignition switch or dirt on the key contacts
Gary
Since it is not starting, there are only a couple of items that can cause that.
1. bad clutch switch
2. bad theft deterrent relay
3. bad starter
4. bad VATS sensor in the ignition switch or dirt on the key contacts
Gary
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I was trying to get on so was vague. The car is a 5 speed manual transmission 2003 anniversary model. It has been through the recall and has been through the steering column lock issues a couple times. We last did the steering wheel permanent unlock. The car was starting after that butnow won't start, won't move. I am assuming the transmissions is locked. If I can just get it to roll, I can get it on a truck.
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Melting Slicks
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Are you sure it's a 5 speed, C5 Corvettes came with a six speed transmission, I will venture to guess that maybe your clutch is not disengaging, or your transmission is not really in neutral. If you need to take it to a shop, call a tow service with a truck that they load the entire car on to. Good luck
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