Shifter cable

ANSWER : As long as the shift cable end is not damaged and can hold a new bushing then a new bushing can be installed. Most models have an aftermarket bushing on the market. The dealer in most cases do not make a replacement bushing. You would need to check at aftermarket parts stores to see if they stock the bushings. Some come in a multi bushing kit with different sizes to fit many models.

ANSWER : If the cable has stretched, the position at the transmission, and the position shown on the shifter may not be the same. If possible, disconnect the cable at the transmission. Then shift the transmission to neutral by hand. Once this is done, put the shifter lever into the neutral position, and see if the cable lines up to the mount without having to push or pull on it. If it doesn’t slip on with very little effort, the cable could have stretched and need to be replaced. If you would like to have this problem scoped out, a certified professional from YourMechanic can come to your car’s location to diagnose the hard starting and assist with repair.

ANSWER : Hi there. The part that you are looking to replace is called a shifter seal and there is also a shifter spacer. The spacer is the plastic ring that hold the shifter in place. The metal shifter seal is the thin wavy seal that goes on the top of the shifter. If you need further assistance with your vehicle, then seek out a professional, such as one from YourMechanic, to help you with your shifter to have this addressed.

ANSWER : Hi there. When it comes to a vehicle getting in an accident and having issues with other components, this is a common problem that cannot be avoided at times. When the vehicle was looked at and quoted, the problem was not present and the insurance company is not in the business to fix all the problems that your car has – just the damage they seem to think was caused by the accident alone. The shifter cable is over 14 years old and may have been damaged by the accident, but it would be hard to prove unless something was bent or had physical damage to prove it. If you are skeptical about the diagnosis, you may want to have another expert inspect the shifter cable in person for a second opinion.

ANSWER : Hi there. If the cable was loose before you changed the clutch out and is loose after the clutch was changed out, then the cable is stretched. I recommend replacing the clutch cable and adjusting it to the correct pedal height. If you need further assistance with your clutch cable replacement, then seek out a professional, such as one from Your Mechanic, to help you.

ANSWER : This will have to be evaluated first hand by a trained professional especially as more than one issue could be occurring here. If you request a shift mechanism/manual lever/cable inspection, the responding certified mechanic will identify the underlying fault and let you know what has to be done to get this resolved once and for all. To address this briefly, though, if you are not able to start the car in park, that could be due to a faulty or poorly adjusted neutral start safety switch. If you can shift from park to any gear without putting your foot on the brake, then there is something wrong with the interlock mechanism. The failure in Park (vehicle moving) could be a problem with the manual lever (on transmission), the cable, or there could be a problem with the park rod mechanism within the transmission. The only way to get this resolved is to have it inspected and diagnosed by a professional and if you request the above inspection YourMechanic will get this fixed. If you have further questions or concerns, do not hesitate to re-contact YourMechanic as we are always here to help you.

ANSWER : It can be tricky, especially as the cable is usually buried amidst other components. The best approach is use the steps in the car manual because that way you do not have to improvise. However, if the manual is not accessible, you can request cable replacement by a trained professional and he or she will have that documentation at hand. The recommended service is shift cable replacement. If you request that service, the responding certified mechanic will get the cable replacement taken care of for you. If you have further questions or concerns, do not hesitate to re-contact YourMechanic as we are always here to help you.

ANSWER : You may have damaged the car you were jumping from. I have seen alternator, ECM, various relays, and fuses damaged from improper jumping. You should monitor the problem to see if it continues to get worse. If so, have a local expert inspect the clicking noise and pinpoint any appropriate repairs that should be made.