Auto Shift Cable C6
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The most common problem is the bushing at the end of the cable where it attaches to the shifter. The cables do break but not often.
What are your symptoms? Have you taken anything apart yet?
What are your symptoms? Have you taken anything apart yet?
Last edited by RicK T; Apr 30, 2018 at 09:37 PM.
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Problem just happen yesterday. have not taken anything apart yet. Hoping it is just the bushing.
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To answer your question, there is a plastic bushing at each end of the shift cable. If one of them is broken, you can just replace the broken bushing.
This is likely your problem is your shifter is moving freely without actually shifting gears. If one bushing has snapped, keep in mind that the other end may soon follow.
If your car is stuck in park, you have a different problem
This is likely your problem is your shifter is moving freely without actually shifting gears. If one bushing has snapped, keep in mind that the other end may soon follow.
If your car is stuck in park, you have a different problem
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Be very gentle with the cable.......don't pull up on it to get a better look. It will break, ask me how I know.
It is hard rigid plastic, not flexible at all where it contacts to the shifter. I ended up needing to replace the whole cable.
It is hard rigid plastic, not flexible at all where it contacts to the shifter. I ended up needing to replace the whole cable.
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I have had both bushings break. First check the cable connection at the transmission. If it is connected then check the shifter. the transmission is the easiest to check, just jack the rear up so you can get under it. The cable attaches on the drivers side of the transmission. You can by the grommet kit at Advanced Auto for less then $10.
I replaced mine from inside the car. I removed the center console surround and then the 4 bolts that hold the shifter.
I replaced mine from inside the car. I removed the center console surround and then the 4 bolts that hold the shifter.