12-18-2012, 03:28 PM
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Join Date: Sep 2009
Location: Atlanta
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AOS Replaced, now cannot shift beyond 2nd
Have a 02 Boxster S. Today I had my AOS replaced by a local generic auto mechanic, I provided part etc.
It is an experienced shop but not specific to Porsches.
When I picked up the car I quickly realized I could engage reverse, first and second but could not physically move the shifter to a position such that could engage third through sixth. :ah:
Tech put the car on lift and fiddled with shift linkage. We could then get all gears but after a short distance the problem reappeared.
They have the car tonight and my hope is this is a simple issue resolved tomorrow morning, however I know the AOS is in a position that is in the proximity of where the shift linkages connect to the tranny. So clearly they messed something up when AOS was replaced.
Any ideas as to what transpired? 
Thanks in advance,
Joe in Atlanta
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12-18-2012, 06:54 PM
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Location: Coral Springs FL
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The shifter cable has a ridicules locking tab. If it's not fitted properly, the cable will jump out of its support, and you will loose gears.
I truly hope and ( believe ) that's your issue.
Couple of minutes with consternation, he will get it right.
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12-18-2012, 07:16 PM
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What Meir said is very true. This happened to me when I was driving back from a car meet with Homeboy981 and I had the exact symptoms as described. Remarkably, I drove and started out off in 4th gear, back to a garage to pop the cable tab in.
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12-18-2012, 07:28 PM
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Schatten-Baum-Mechaniker
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This is what it looks like with the clips locked in place. Zip ties are there to keep them from popping out.
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12-19-2012, 06:04 PM
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Location: Houston, Texas
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I have zip ties on mine too. It's a crappy design.
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12-19-2012, 06:52 PM
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Porsche "Purist"
Join Date: Aug 2003
Location: Wisconsin
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Always use new clips.
986-424-411-00 Clip transmission cable (at transmission) 2 per car $3.59 retail
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2001 Boxster original owner. I installed used motor at 89k.
1987 924S. 2002 996TT. PST-2
Owned and repaired Porsches since 1974. Porsche: It's not driving, it's therapy.
Last edited by Paul; 12-19-2012 at 07:05 PM.
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12-19-2012, 07:10 PM
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Porsche "Purist"
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1998 Boxster with 7.8 DME, 2005 3.6 liter/325 hp, Variocam Plus, 996 Instrument panel
2001 Boxster original owner. I installed used motor at 89k.
1987 924S. 2002 996TT. PST-2
Owned and repaired Porsches since 1974. Porsche: It's not driving, it's therapy.
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12-19-2012, 07:12 PM
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Porsche "Purist"
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1998 Boxster with 7.8 DME, 2005 3.6 liter/325 hp, Variocam Plus, 996 Instrument panel
2001 Boxster original owner. I installed used motor at 89k.
1987 924S. 2002 996TT. PST-2
Owned and repaired Porsches since 1974. Porsche: It's not driving, it's therapy.
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12-20-2012, 01:37 PM
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Autobahn Glanz
Join Date: Dec 2010
Location: Charlotte, NC
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Ya they messed it up. I used zips also. After I did my transmission and IMS I had one pop off and only had 2nd, 4th, and 6th gear to drive home in...no problem though fixed it in minutes.
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02-05-2023, 05:03 PM
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Does this get too hot for zip ties?
Anyone melted the zip tie?
Is safety wire better to use?
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02-05-2023, 05:34 PM
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Porsche "Purist"
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I never reuse these as they are easily damaged when removing. I have never had an issue when using new ones.
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1998 Boxster with 7.8 DME, 2005 3.6 liter/325 hp, Variocam Plus, 996 Instrument panel
2001 Boxster original owner. I installed used motor at 89k.
1987 924S. 2002 996TT. PST-2
Owned and repaired Porsches since 1974. Porsche: It's not driving, it's therapy.
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02-06-2023, 11:09 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by professorman
Does this get too hot for zip ties?
Anyone melted the zip tie?
Is safety wire better to use?
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I used a heavy duty zip ties here as a precaution just in case the OEM clip fails, and never had an issue with the zip ties here.
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02-06-2023, 11:48 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Gilles
I used a heavy duty zip ties here as a precaution just in case the OEM clip fails, and never had an issue with the zip ties here.
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Awesome! Great to hear. I will get some heavy duty zipties.
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