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Old Apr 29, 2018 | 09:00 PM
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Seems as if the Gear Shifter cable or linkage is not working.
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Old Apr 29, 2018 | 09:16 PM
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if you have an automatic - it is likely the solenoid inside the shifter has failed. Some claim you can rebuild the shifter unit, I have not had any success and just replaced the whole unit. Not a tough job to do , just pricey. this is a common issue with the C6 corvette with an automatic transmission .
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Old May 3, 2018 | 11:45 AM
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The shifter on my '06 would not pass Neutral into Reverse. Had to force it. Is this part of the same issue?
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Old May 3, 2018 | 04:17 PM
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The shifter on my '06 would not pass Neutral into Reverse. Had to force it. Is this part of the same issue?
No. I can start the car which means it is in Park, but once started I can move the gear shifter in to Reverse, Neutral, and Drive but the car does not respond to anything.. Gear shifter moves freely but is still in park. I think the bushing has come lose at the shifter.
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Old May 3, 2018 | 04:20 PM
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There is also the same bushing at the transmission end of the cable. Very likely one of those two bushings snapped.
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Old May 3, 2018 | 05:01 PM
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Ok.
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