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Old Jul 2, 2022 | 12:31 AM
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Default Car will not go into gear.

My automatic is not shifting. The gear shift just goes from park to third with no connection. It’s like it’s a stick. Is that a cable issue?
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Yes, you have a grommet that failed on the shift cable. Most likely it is the one at the shifter end. Though it could also be the transmission end. Have seen both ends fail.
You will need to remove the center console and radio surround to get to the mounting bolts for the shifter. There are instructions out there on how to do this.

Let me know if you have any more questions.

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Default Replace Shifter Cable from Under the Car :-)

Originally Posted by SilverC54me
Yes, you have a grommet that failed on the shift cable. Most likely it is the one at the shifter end. Though it could also be the transmission end. Have seen both ends fail.
You will need to remove the center console and radio surround to get to the mounting bolts for the shifter. There are instructions out there on how to do this.

Let me know if you have any more questions.

Gary
I had the same issue in my ‘03. Found this video showing how to replace the shifter cable from underneath, so you DON’T have to touch/remove ANYTHING on the inside.

I gave the video to my mechanic and he made it happen!!


Hopefully this works for you too. I was just glad we didn’t have to remove any part of the interior.

-Dave-
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