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Nov 11, 2024 | 01:56 PM

Willco45

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Automatic transmission issues

My 2001 with 85k miles on it has a hard time going into park and it seems like it is back a little to far when in drive.

Has anyone else had this problem?

Nov 11, 2024 | 07:38 PM

Beast

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Never had that problem. Shifter cable???

Nov 11, 2024 | 11:40 PM

jim993

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Probably the shift cable bushings are failing.

Numerous posts on how to fix.

Nov 12, 2024 | 07:00 AM

Willco45

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Probably the shift cable bushings are failing.

Numerous posts on how to fix.

Thank you. I am replacing the gauge cluster today, so I will have it opened up and I will check it out.

Dec 4, 2024 | 09:19 AM

Raymond Shartrand

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2001 Shifter cable.

I tried replacing just the bushings, but broke it at the guide/ bracket behind the shifter. Ordered the cable assembly from C&S corvettes. Replaced the cable without removing the center exhaust or the tunnel cover. It wasn’t easy but after looking it over I did it. The artist part actually was at the shifter area, trying to get the new assembly to slip back into the bracket, which is only about 6 to 8 inches behind the shifter.

Dec 5, 2024 | 03:15 PM

T-RAY1978

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Originally Posted by Willco45

My 2001 with 85k miles on it has a hard time going into park and it seems like it is back a little to far when in drive.

Has anyone else had this problem?

I had this problem, I jacked the back up and crawled under , everything looked good but when i reached up to the cable, it was a hair loose and i just snapped it up, then it was all tight.....

Jan 29, 2025 | 02:19 PM

Willco45

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I fixed it finally. When I was in drive it would show 3rd. I lifted the car, and just adjusted the shifter cable in the rear. Took longer to lift the car then the fix.

Jan 29, 2025 | 10:22 PM

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Congrats, it’s definitely a great feeling when you fix your own car, and I’m not a mechanic at all. Not sure if you’re a mechanic. But congrats again. Local auto repair shops are charging 180 an hour now. I think some dealers around here are 200-225 an hour.