Shift Cable
Thread Starter
Safety Car
Joined: Jun 2013
Posts: 4,399
Likes: 792
Shift Cable
So I return from the stores in my 07 base car running fine. Decided an hour later to go out and the car runs and just sits there not moving no matter what the shifter says. So it sounds like one of the plastic cable ens or both have gone south. Also trying to figure out if I can winch the car into my trailer and drive 500' to my lift in the shop, or jack and jack stands where it is in the house garage. Oh well I'll figure it out..................................... .........
Le Mans Master
Joined: Sep 2006
Posts: 9,593
Likes: 959
From: Palm Harbor not far from Sebring Florida
St. Jude Donor '11
Oldtimer
I would first jack the car up and check the cable connection at the tranny. If it is still connected then as long you can remove the center console to see if that grommet is still attached. If it is then you need to replace the cable. Most times it is just a grommet. No need for a lift if it is either grommet. I have replaced both on my '07. The first to go was the shifter grommet. picked up a grommet assortment package at Advanced Auto for less then $10. Next the rear broke I bought a new package (could not find the first pages) and while I was able to find a grommet the fit the rear none were as tight fitting as the front. I called a friend that specializes on Corvette's and he recommended replacing the cable so I got the car down to him and he replaced the complete cable assembly.
Melting Slicks
Joined: Oct 2015
Posts: 3,299
Likes: 769
From: Mead Wash
2020 C6 of the Year Finalist - Modified
C6 of Year Finalist (appearance mods) 2019
Grommets
Dorman #14055. Cable very seldom goes bad. Cable from GM is under $50.00 if you go that route and yes your lift will be handy in that case. GL.
Racer
Joined: Oct 2009
Posts: 288
Likes: 12
From: AZ
Mine broke two weeks ago after taking off the wideband sensor after having my Vette dynoed, (installed Kooks headers that I got from Steve at RDP; went from 340hp/350 ft/lb torque to 372 hp/375 ft/lbs with the headers and a tune.) The tuner was able to jack the rear up and get it in gear so I could drive approximately 15 miles home. Jacked up the rear and the cable was attached, removed the console and the bushing was broken. Ordered the $50 cable, then read about the Dorman kit and picked one up at an auto parts store. Had to use a drill bit to ream out one of the white bushings a little bit to get it to seat; after it popped on.
