06 C6 Shift problem-Need Opinions
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Melting Slicks
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From: Mesquite NV
06 C6 Shift problem-Need Opinions
Pulled into the garage after a long road trip, went to put it in Park ... no go. Would shift between R, N & D; wouldn't go into P or S. Was eventually able to get into Park by pressing the shift **** button hard and forcefully 'jiggling' the shifter; it made a 'popping' sound when it went in. A friend has suggested it could be the cable; he says it's a known problem on the C5 & C6s.
If it's something I can easily fix, I will; if not, I'll be taking it to the dealer next week. Any ideas on what it could be and/or I could check would be greatly appreciated.
If it's something I can easily fix, I will; if not, I'll be taking it to the dealer next week. Any ideas on what it could be and/or I could check would be greatly appreciated.
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The common, and best, advice is you need a new shifter. Very common problem with the A6 shifters for some reason. It's a pretty pricey job at the dealer though.
Here's a DIY fix with some related discussion to give you some idea what's involved:
https://www.corvetteforum.com/forums...rive-gear.html
Here's a DIY fix with some related discussion to give you some idea what's involved:
https://www.corvetteforum.com/forums...rive-gear.html
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Melting Slicks
Joined: Jul 2015
Posts: 2,800
Likes: 565
From: Mesquite NV
The common, and best, advice is you need a new shifter. Very common problem with the A6 shifters for some reason. It's a pretty pricey job at the dealer though.
Here's a DIY fix with some related discussion to give you some idea what's involved:
https://www.corvetteforum.com/forums...rive-gear.html
Here's a DIY fix with some related discussion to give you some idea what's involved:
https://www.corvetteforum.com/forums...rive-gear.html
Correction, after reading the full thread more carefully, it looks like I will need to replace the shifter and that's something I can't do at home these days. Fortunately, although I'm sure it will still cost me, I know a pretty good dealership that I've dealt with for a few years and their Service Department has always treated me right. Thanks again
Last edited by Welker1; Aug 8, 2015 at 07:28 PM.
