Shifter cable
Team Owner
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From: Plantation Florida USAF(Retired) 1966-1990
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I would say you know he coming, it's just when, if the shifter isn't smooth sliding through the gears, it's time to replace?
Melting Slicks
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From: Phoenix, AZ to Quakertown, PA.
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I had my speed shop change my cable out when they were servicing transmission and installing headers, cost for labor then is negligible.
After that the micro switch went bad and instead of repair it, I just broke the pawl, easy peasy, no worries now. I know what some will say but I’m keeping this car as I have to much $ tied up in engine work….
After that the micro switch went bad and instead of repair it, I just broke the pawl, easy peasy, no worries now. I know what some will say but I’m keeping this car as I have to much $ tied up in engine work….
Safety Car
Joined: Jan 2004
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From: Macedonia Ohio
I had my speed shop change my cable out when they were servicing transmission and installing headers, cost for labor then is negligible.
After that the micro switch went bad and instead of repair it, I just broke the pawl, easy peasy, no worries now. I know what some will say but I’m keeping this car as I have to much $ tied up in engine work….
After that the micro switch went bad and instead of repair it, I just broke the pawl, easy peasy, no worries now. I know what some will say but I’m keeping this car as I have to much $ tied up in engine work….
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Safety Car
Joined: Jan 2004
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From: Macedonia Ohio
Some people actually cut the pawl out completely which I personally think is dangerous.
Cruising
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Attach a cable to the shifter park pawl and run it thru the console into the storage area under the armrest. This way if there ever is a problem I can pull the cable and release the shifter.
Some people actually cut the pawl out completely which I personally think is dangerous.
Some people actually cut the pawl out completely which I personally think is dangerous.
Instructor
Joined: Jun 2025
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From: Atlanta, GA
If budget-wize you can do it, why not? A garage will charge around $600 to $1k for a shifter cable replacement. Otherwise, you can just drive until it happens...but I'd replace both bushings when one breaks and falls out.
