Loose Shift Lever, Gears Don't Change? How to Diagnose Shift Linkage!

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[@hadezplayzzz]

How do you fix this issue if the truck is stuck in reverse when the cable slips off how do you get it back on?

[@jessicapozos2645]

What if the car is on ?!

[@dinotrevino5497]

This video came in clutch. Mine popped off at a Walmart parking lot in Missouri around 11pm and I’m from Texas with no one to call and no mobile shops around. Found this video reconnected it with a certified mechanics zip tie and was back on the road in minutes 🙏🏼

[@JuNiOr-pd9ml]

This was a life saver. I thought I was gonna be stuck for hours and paying hundreds of dollars. Found the issue, reconnected it and I'm back on the road. Thanks so much!!

[@stevestamp2272]

How do y'all always know the exact video I need?😂

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[@kennydieu2694]

Great video tutorials and thanks for sharing .

[@myagentivan]

Straight up 😂

[@bluewater96795]

You totally saved my life!!! At least I can go home now until I’m ready to fix it. Thank you so much. I wish I could give you 6 million thumbs up.

[@nationsleather5506]

We were stuck. No experience in this type of problem. Watched this video. Took a ponytail holder and connected the cable to the pin on the transmission. We were back on the road in minutes. Thank you for a clear title of your video so it was easy to find. Praise God. Thank you.

[@512TXSDIY]

What a fun job! Love that you guys actually work on the cars and aren’t afraid to show others as well. Well done.

[@erichuie3329]

This exact situation happened today. Luckily, the cable came off the transmission. I popped it back on and secured it with wire ties.

[@mikedelaney3473]

I want to thank you guys I was broke down 3 hours from home on a Sunday and my shifter was free flowing like the one in the video , I temporarily fixed the problem to get home , thanks again and keep up the good work,

[@konfidential]

Well this video saved me a lot of trouble! Thanks guys!

[@louisaldrich6335]

Thank you , was locked in park with a 10,000 gvw trailer hitched to it. stressing on how to seperate them .After watching your video ,Took a second look and sure enough. Wired it back on .I was ready to call a tow truck.

[@sr20builders]

You guys are the best. Saved me after my wife’s escalade got stuck half way on the road & half way on the driveway

[@JohnnyStrawman]

I literally just now watched this video (12/27/2022) and fixed my Tahoe. You folks are really REALLY awesome. Very clear video, very understandable, very effective. Great job and thank you very much!

[@jessicahowell7369]

Want to say thank you!Thank You ,your video just saved me and my family including our new born was stuck in front of Walmart in middle of road my wife looked up the problem and on iTunes so thank you so much

[@mikekozlowski5305]

Thanks for posting this how-to video! The fix is exactly what I needed to do on my Chevy pickup. I used baling wire to help hold the linkage onto the shift lever on the transmission until I can replace the linkage.

[@ryanstpierre1062]

My wife was just stranded an hour away. Thankfully, we were able to get it home using your video. Thank you!🎉

[@kylerbilbrey3957]

Broo this video saved me at the top of the landfill dump on a day that was pouring down so it was so muddy but this fixed it in about 2 minutes 👏

[@ericcarr3961]

Just happened to me today. But I have great local mechanics who came and got it in gear then took it to the shop. No towing fees! I love those guys.

[@VoidR]

You blow my mind sometimes. All that great info in under 7 min. I'm having this problem with my Honda Element and based on what I saw here, its time to replace a broken cable.

[@Coxfame]

Wow... thank you so much... I was trying figure out why my cluster gauges and lights aren't working... i took it apart and put it back together, and it worked, but my shifting just stopped changing gears just flying in the air like in the video. This helped me out in a panic mode.

[@sadiuchiha3163]

My god this guide saved me and my boss from having the worst day on road... keep up on the good work and bless you.

[@scolpitts]

This literally happened to me last night. Thought my transmission failed. Called a tow truck then watched this video. Was able to fix myself thanks to you. Probably saved at least a few hundred dollars. Thanks! Another interesting indicator, after it happened I shut off my car then tried to restart but since the linkage popped off while it was in drive it wouldn’t start.

[@erikhedrick2346]

Thank you so much, mine popped out as I was at the car wash, got in a parking spot watched this video , put the emergency brake on, got underneath, pushed the lever up into park and pushed the shifter back on, took a few seconds thank you SO MUCH

[@erikhedrick2346]

Reminded me of reconnecting the bicycle chain when I was a kid

[@Grandsport12]

Awesome video! Just had this problem with my 2013 Yukon XL. 1A Auto puts together the best DIY repair videos!

[@donmahone4847]

The loose steering cable is exactly I have... 2004 Blazer with no prior warning...shifter goes all the way through the entire gear shifting range without changing transmission.

[@paulgray1089]

Man thank you. This video saved the family trip

[@BrandonEDeadpool]

Thanks so much for this video! I had the exact same problem happen in my 2011 Chevy Express 1500 van, linkage setup exactly the same and the pin holding them together melted right through. Looked like it was disintegrated with battery acid, had a powdery white look to it. My shifter went loose and I was stuck in reverse until I found this and was able to get it parked properly. Thanks again. 👍👍

[@Chris-jt2sk]

Thank you for the video. I was able to find the cable end and snap it back on. THANKS AGAIN! SAVED ME FROM HAVING AN EXPENSIVE MECHANICS BILL. I still have to get it fixed but I don't have to worry about the tow truck dragging my truck up onto the ramp while it's in park

[@MarkZielenski]

This happened to me today, on the road; I was stuck in Drive. The good news is, the shift cable end had popped off the pin on the transmission actuating lever, and I was able to pop it back on. Of course I didn't know to look there until I watched your video, which was very helpful. I can't help adding, I secured the cable end with two chained cable ties, a better bodge IMO than "mechanic's wire". I also greased the pin; it was quite rusty.

[@ChristinaMartinez-t5w]

Thank you soooo much for this video!!!!! Really saved the dayy!!! I was able to fix my truck temporarily and leave the parking lot i was stranded at with my 3kids under 2 and get it fixed!

[@Sixbears]

This video saved me a tow. Now I've got a replacement cable and will be changing it shortly. Thanks!

[@montrelliondakeyz]

Y'all are God sent 😭😭😭 this literally just happened to me. God bless you guys for real.

[@FaithwalkerTodd]

Thank you so much for this video. A true asset to the community.

[@Yanaywilsin]

Feel more capable everytime I watch this video saved me at the store popped it back on and got home safe

[@daphnye]

I have a similar issue, but only between neutral and drive and overdrive, reverse holdss in place and park, wound it be the same issue?

[@StiglerPanther]

I was at the gas station and all the sudden this happens. At first I got extremely worried. But after watching this video, I feel much better! I was able to find exactly what you said, and it a jam, I was able to set it back on manually (Parking brake and truck turned off of course)

[@triplesix3160]

Y’all saved me this issue happened at work and was temporarily resolved

[@herbertharris4511]

Thank you! I had to be in a training 5 minutes from my house and of course that is when that under the truck joint came apart. Watched this video, fixed it and was only 25 minutes late.

[@jeffglasman19]

Why not just replace the plastic bushing on the end of the cable, that you can buy from doorman. The rest of the cable wasn't broken.

[@jaayyseea1911]

This video saved my work day. Definitely worth a like and subscribe❤

[@maganrivera2447]

I love the way that mechanic talks thru the video and would enjoy to learn more about self car care from her. Does she have a channel?

[@deucescullyful]

Thank you for this video! You saved me when i was on the side of the road thinking i would need a tow home.

[@MrKillamiller]

This video just saved me a tow on my 98 chevy silverado...thanks a bunch

[@tazin8r]

Great video. That's the problem with cars these days. So many critical parts like shifter linkage ends made out of plastic. Also Chevs leaking oil, but that's for another day

[@GoodeMooreStudios]

Thank you so much, I knew it was the shifter that was disconnected from the transmission because I could feel no tension at all and it has happened to me before in my Chevy Impala. However in my Tahoe the connection to the shifter and the transmission is located at the bottom like in this video

[@samuelfenton5187]

If this video didn’t exist my truck would be stuck on a jobsite right now. Thank you

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[@beautybyhammerllc]

1A always has legit tech's showing us the way it's done !

[@1AAuto]

+joe macalpine Thanks for the feedback!

[@jtomtl]

She is amazing as always, great video!

[@darinp5612]

Does GM make an updated or upgraded part for this cable? I've seen this problem a lot

[@smolcan4984]

Thank God for you guys! I almost got scam of 1,600$ they telling me the transmission went off 🤦‍♀️

[@austin8396]

Friday after work and my truck wouldn’t go into drive! Thanks for helping me start my weekend 😂

[@1AAuto]

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[@bryancaamano8392]

SUPER helpful. Easy to understand and definitely saves you guys money.

[@pyrat42]

Thanks to you I'm no longer stranded in LA!

[@BlayzinWithAngelOfficial]

Do I need to disconnect the negative due to the airbag ? I need answers asap please

[@winnerscreed6767]

Love the acting real life stuff, Sue is great. Just not the video I was looking for on the wrong vehicle. keep up the great videos. Maybe on day one will apply to mine.

[@thomasharv5169]

Thank you for this vid. I had a noob kid work with his dad on changing the front bumper on a 2013 car of mine, but the car was in P where I left it for them to work it. It turns out that the shifter was stuck in P. When the kid noticed that the shift was stuck in P, he forced the button on the shifter, pressing it as much as possible, and somehow breaking or detaching the cable from the transmission. As a result, the gears would not shift at all and the shifter was stuck in P.

[@tryinitout]

Just saved me from calling a tow truck, and whatever expensive fix. Thanks.

[@BarryLicious2588]

Finally! A video I'm looking for! I'm not sure if this is the replacement i need (something slipped) but at least i can locate the part and diagnose it a little better. Always near the holidays 😭

[@80s-Fan]

I have a 2005 Chrysler town and country have similar issues would everything be the same way to fix like in this video or will it be different?

[@christyminjarez4748]

my 2008 silverado 1500 has a shifter cable that keeps popping out of that clip that keeps the cable in place. Whats that part called at 05:17-05:22? thats the part that keeps having me going back underneath my truck to pop it back into place :(

[@corabrantley5860]

Thank you. Saved me thousands. This video showed exactly how to fix.

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[@cjgriego9740]

This video saved me was getting a hair cut and boom no gears thank you

[@sunnyboy9794]

Hoo man this video save me a hundred or thousands dollars , thank you very much, I'm very sure if I take it to the mecanic he going to said , you need a new transmission man, thank you again

[@PuraClikaUaaa]

Saved my life keep makeing more

[@Charles-fs4tl]

This was VERY helpful! My hear lever is loose just like that!! Hopefully that's all that I need.. Thank You!!!!

[@tbicaretaker4232]

Do you have any advice why the gear shift lever on my chevy Silverado won't move/shift and change gears after replacing the full linkage cable? Before I replaced the linkage cable everything worked fine. Thanks.

[@ruthjrodriguez8381]

Thanks to your your video I was able to fix my truck in a moment who are I thought that I was going to have to call a tow truck.

[@robinktabares]

So if you lay under the truck head at cab feet at Tailgate and u grab the automatic shifter when you pull it all the way forward tell it stops is that park or is it L1

[@bill2677]

Thanks for the video, My cadillac escalade just died as soon as i went from drive to reverse and i had to tow it to my house but i noticed that i got no shifter indicator light and my gas gauge is not working so any idea if i need to replace that part?

[@1AAuto]

+Bill We wouldn't be able to diagnose an issue like that here, you may want to have a local mechanic take a look at it. Thanks for checking us out! 1aau.to/m/Shop-1AAuto-c

[@hyankov]

This happened to my 09 Silverado. AAA bro got me back on the road with some plastic ties. Thanks for the video.

[@commodoresixfour7478]

I was hoping to just put on a new C clip, but it might make sense to just get a new cable. THANK YOU!

[@vikaghostwave]

Ford mustang just had a trans rebuild everything clicks in to place except when I go from drive to reverse its a little off. I can feel it but it will pass the R a bit then I have to pull it down to make sure its clicked in . This only happens when I do from drive to reverse not park to reverse or any of the others what could it Be ? Is it the shifter ? Please answer if possible thanks :)

[@typeostegg]

Thank You! You saved me a tow and a bunch of wasted time

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[@DanielAllen-tx5xy]

Ok so I did exactly what yall did in video but gear shifter sticks as it goes into reverse shift lever is loose adjusted underneath several times but still same issue

[@lifeasReno]

There's no need to change the cable with this video. All you had to do was replace the grommet in the eyelet. They sell replacements. Don't argue with me 😂

[@Izzy-duzz-it]

Do you have to change the whole cable if it’s loose?

[@petersquatch]

It's a GM... what did you expect? (Sitting in a work Sierra stuck at home depot) That being said, great video. Got me to the job, so im happy

[@Chris-ru6cn]

Thank you guys exactly what was wrong with my Chevy!!

[@laikynnbilliot4990]

Im having same issue on my 2012 silverado where the center piece that clicks onto transmission is broke. Do I have to replace whole cable or can I just get a plastic piece to click it back on

[@el_digge]

same issue I'm looking for the bushings and locking pin as we speak

[@dfdrescue]

I’m in the same spot. 2009 Silverado. Cable is good but the plastic bushing that snaps on to the shifter is worn out.

[@DanielFaulkner-s7n]

You were the best though. Itz you and that Chris fix guy. I'll watch

[@norrisyeo6558]

You can only do this if you can fit under the car right? I suspect this is my issue but I can't go under my car because its too low for me to squeeze under.

[@lorenzovonmatterhorn4756]

Great video. Great details. Keep them coming. More on OBS trucks lol

[@ChrisKaakau]

aloha from Hawaii! Thank you for sharing this information. This just happened to my daughter today.

[@bernellholsey56]

Is it safe to drive with loose gear that shifts from Drive to OverDrive?: I have been manually holding gear in drive . 2008 Volvo .

[@TealCheetah]

Thank you, using this vid as a starting place!

[@RobinParks-i9n]

How long does the labor take

[@_projectbuild]

Story of my life for the past few days😂😂

[@MAF545]

Thanks for your advice, fixed my 1995 Caddy!

[@cindeamulholland6338]

Thank you ! That's the problem with my 1998 toyota Camrey. I haven't driven it for a year! I don't know anything about cars. But today I decided to ask the question differently. The dang thing quit on me at the scrap yard of all places.i know that this is what's wrong with it.

[@mcd930]

Saved me! Thank you so much for this great video!

[@davem9939]

So I have discovered the problem with my 98 Sierra is not the cable, but broken metal where the shift lever connects to the steering column. Can these parts be replaced ?

[@angelharrell104]

My gear shift will move like is working r but I backed in my driveway and then I went to go leave and it want go in to drive it asks like it is in a in bind but it will go in reverse and it will go innuteral ?

[@AntonioRodriguez-r8b]

Thank you from Orange county California

[@Lynn-td3ly]

Would this also cause the car to not crank after the shifter cable breaks??

[@codman45]

The shifter on ours doesn't move pass parked. Like it stuck. So what would it be

[@zoonthabeat6869]

Had my cable replace twice and still have issues. Doesn’t go into park and will roll. Could it be the lever

[@potatosalad-xn8tn]

What if my shifter seems to work fine but when it gets to neutral it is really hard to get it to D, what could be wrong?

[@TheZxyLady]

Thanks so much for your video simple and informative. Really easy to digest as woman who doesnt have troubleshooting background.

[@guilestan2743]

1A Auto Always helping! Great information and production. Thank you!

[@mikes2082]

Excellent "How To" video!!!