S won't shift into gear?

[Jager]

I have not opened my console but I know other members of this forum have, maybe someone will chime-in.

I would get underneath the vehicle and look at the transmission end of the cables while having a friend move the shifter. There is a great picture on this thread: [url]http://986forum.com/forums/showthread.php?t=28990[url] showing the ends of the cables that connect to the transmission linkage. See if you have movement there or if the cables are disconnected.

[rdougan]

After checking again, it seems to go into 3rd, 4th, 5th and 6th. Going near the left (1,2,R) is very "loose".

Where is that part located? Think I can get access to it without jacking the car?

[Jager]

I have worked on the linkage only while under the vehicle. You might be able to get to the transmission linkage if you remove the rear passenger side wheel, I'm not sure, but in either case you will have to raise the vehicle.

[rdougan]

Ok, bought a jack today and took a look:



It seems that the bottom most one is out of place. I tried quickly putting it back in, but it is awkward to get at. Any tips?

Also, Is it as simple as that? The top most one seems to have a loose washer as well. Issue?

[tommy986]

the brackets in the picture must be firmly seated and the retaining clip should be in place. Best viewed with wheel removed.

[BYprodriver]

Originally Posted by rdougan

Ok, bought a jack today and took a look:



It seems that the bottom most one is out of place. I tried quickly putting it back in, but it is awkward to get at. Any tips?

Also, Is it as simple as that? The top most one seems to have a loose washer as well. Issue?

These look good to me, shift to neutral to check alignment, but if they are connected I would not change adjustment. Easy to remove console as all panels pull off easily & ashtray comes out after removing T10 torx screw in bottom. Check pelicanparts.com tech info section for good trans repair pics.

[harryrcb]

Originally Posted by BYprodriver

These look good to me, shift to neutral to check alignment, but if they are connected I would not change adjustment. Easy to remove console as all panels pull off easily & ashtray comes out after removing T10 torx screw in bottom. Check pelicanparts.com tech info section for good trans repair pics.

Northing is good here. the bottom outer cable is more than half way out of it's holder and the top one is completely out of the holder. It will not shift unless the outer cable is mounted correctly.

[rdougan]

So, I had them put back into place, but while driving today they both came out again, which driving.

I'll have the clutch out next week, so I'll be able to take a better look then.