How to Replace Gear Shift Cable Grommet (common problem) On A 2008 Nissan Frontier

[@UniversalCypher]

Hey, Roy. I had this problem at work today with my 2010 Frontier, and my girlfriend was able to stop by a parts store to get a grommet and came by the job and it took us about an hour to fix it. Hardest part was certainly getting the grommet into that loop, and then fitting the loop back on the shifter - those two things took the most time. Anyway, big time money saver so I am very grateful for you and your video. Big thanks!

[@RoysGarage808]

Thanks for watching 👍👍👍

[@preacherboym]

What part store did you find it

[@UniversalCypher]

@@preacherboym - advanced auto parts

[@tommyoneal2046]

Man you're greatest, I sat in the parking lot of lidl for 2hrs, until I came across your video.Thank u.

[@bethramirez6551]

My husband was able to replace the grommet on our 2008 Nissan Frontier, thanks to this video! Thank you for a detailed video with step-by-step directions.

[@divadrestas]

Amazing to see how easy this is! At first i thought i was looking at a major transmission repair.

[@seewaage]

Thank you for putting this video out. I have a 2005 Xterra and, one morning, it stopped going into gear. I opened up the gear shifter area and, like you said, the grommet was gone. I ordered one and it fixed the problem. I appreciate you sharing this with everyone!

[@randykuhns4515]

Thank you Mr. Roy,... I put mine in reverse, backed out, put it in forward and it kept backing up, couldn't get it to park either, frantic, I cut the truck off, and it wouldn't crank, found your video on google, after figuring it might be the shift cable, and your video makes it easily doable,.. Thanks again!

[@brianjohnson1305]

You sir saved my day AND my wallet!!! 2007 Pathfinder and this happened while I was pulling my pontoon boat to the lake! Due to your video I was able to get it apart and hold the cable on with my finger to get it back home. Will be ordering the kit today. THANK YOU! You now have one more subscriber.

[@RoysGarage808]

Thanks for watching 🤙🏽🤙🏽🤙🏽

[@dhaferalbayati294]

Thank you Roy … I now able to repair my Nissan Pathfinder 2008, a lot of time and money will be saved by following your video. Thank you very much and wish you all the best

[@m.pronstroller]

I'll be home for Christmas! Christmas Eve 2021, I couldn't start my 2014 Navara D40. My gear was stuck in Reverse. Watched your video and fixed the problem enough to get home. Thank you. Merry Christmas! Subscribing my good sir!

[@mollystarkweather]

Thank you so much for this video! My father used it to replace the grommet, which saved us tons of money we thought we'd have to spend on the transmission. Such helpful step-by-step instructions. Again, thank you so much!

[@russelljones7561]

You can also make it easier by removing the shifter knob. Just slide down the silver piece and remove the clip just below the handle.

[@beatricevonpage2249]

This is also an exact tutorial for a 2012 suzuki equator, thanks for the video, you saved me a 20 mile tow amd a ton of money.

[@Spazcan]

Thanks man. My Frontier left me walkin last night. This is the fix I needed to get back on the road.

[@RoysGarage808]

I’m glad I could help, thanks for watching!

[@aliyoussefi6656]

Super helpful video was able to fix it in less than 45 minutes. biggest issue was losing the grommet under the shifter and the tool breaking. luckily a flathead did the trick. big thank you!

[@thegreatbamboozler4837]

Mahalo Roy! Fixed mine today and took about an hour (most time was for me to get my fat fingers through the small space under the shifter to get it lined up on the shifter's pin). Ended up pulling the shifter cable out further so that I could see it better from the top and line it up that way. Thanks again, you saved me a ton of money!

[@asiba2]

.I just need a grommet but the dealer tells me that I have to buy -a whole cable @ over 300 dollars- worst yet, they have to order it and it will take 6 weeks

[@thegreatbamboozler4837]

@@asiba2 Amazon had mine for about $32...ordered it on a Tues night, got it Friday, installed Saturday.

[@xavierpuente1963]

Xavier Puente.Perfect description ,thank you so much for your help.I fixed my truck.you are 5**** stars

[@davidguzman7472]

Thanks so much Roy!! Literally after a few days of buying a used Frontier, I got stuck on Park!😱 Was freaking out bad till I saw your video and learned to fix it! Used a metal wire for now till I get the bushing:)

[@catheanderson2668]

Thank you , I searched for so long and your video made it so I could repair my truck myself ! Cathe Pomaikai 10:35

[@Michelle.scentswithlove]

Thanks for posting this up. Mine wouldn't go into gear the other day so I ripped it apart and was driving around the past few days pulling the cable by hand. Looks like I can buy the grommet and knock it out in a few minutes! Thanks!

[@RoysGarage808]

Glad I could help, thanks for watching!

[@ChutneyInc.]

So me today! Glad to know i don't have to spend 40+ dollars on a cable just to get the grommet. My gf literally jinxed me complaining about me shifting so fast lol. Ill be back at it again soon thasos to this video

[@ChutneyInc.]

It works 👍🏾 👌 thanks!

[@emilyb4991]

SAME!!! Was so proud of myself for figuring all this out by myself in a couple hours and now looks like I’ll even be able to do the repair job myself as well!! So grateful to find this video!

[@asiba2]

@@ChutneyInc. Asiba The Buffalo Soldier 1 second ago .I just need a grommet but the dealer tells me that I have to buy -a whole cable @ over 300 dollars

[@blkstd06]

Hello Roy, after following your instructions my 2008 Nissan Frontier is back in business! Thank you

[@RoysGarage808]

Glad I could help and thanks for watching 🤙🏽🤙🏽🤙🏽

[@williamfourt4669]

This video saved me 1300 bucks from a stealership. Thanks brother.

[@RoysGarage808]

Glad I could help. Thanks for watching 🤙👍🤙

[@PeytonOG]

This might have just saved me big time on my 07 frontier. My shifter went loose and I thought I was gonna have to do some major work on it, but this is such a simple fix.

[@ThorQuest]

Thanks Roy I used the pry par to take the plastic cover off the top and the cotter pin puller to remove the shifter handle but I needed more tools in the box so this was a good excuse to add rhem. It took me about an hour and between this and another guys video I was able to get it done no problem. Thanks again a mechanic would have cost me a fortune.

[@RoysGarage808]

Thanks for watching 🤙 🤙🤙

[@blackshirt5530]

Thank you- fixed my 2007 pathfinder- Aloha from Texas!

[@chrismiller3943]

Thanks for this video! It walked me through the process and I was able to fix the problem myself.

[@RosaLayman]

Thank you for this video, Roy. Followed step by step and replaced the bushing on our 2005 Nissan Frontier.

[@mikebailey5497]

Good job . I have a 2011 pathfinder that had a bad solenoid and relay. When I pulled the cable off the grommet was toast. The plastic is different but the linkage is about the same. This helped alot.

[@blancasc2571]

Thank you Roy for sharing such a detailed video. It worked for us!!! God bless you!

[@JuanSanchez-ik7wx]

I was looking in my garage for a tool (cotter pin tool) to remove the shifter cover when I tripped over my laminate flooring wedge! I worked perfect. I knew there was a reason I left that on the floor a few years ago!

[@texashardhitta214]

Great video!! No auto store near me had the bushing had to wait 2 days to arrive in the mail. Your video helped me out and saved me money thanks!!

[@RoysGarage808]

Glad I could help. Thanks for watching 👍👍👍

[@m0nk2k5]

Same thing I was looking for as well ... even though I have a 2008 Ford Escape this was identical process ... Roy da man !

[@RoysGarage808]

Thanks for watching 🤙🏽🤙🏽🤙🏽

[@bradshawjourney]

You saved the day for me! Thank you for this very helpful video. My '08 Frontier is back in action now.

[@RoysGarage808]

Thanks for watching 🤙🏽🤙🏽🤙🏽

[@asiba2]

@@RoysGarage808 -grommet for Nissan March ?

[@marthaganey8908]

Grape video on how 2 replace the shift grommet on a 2008 Nissan Frontier. Better than the other 1 we watched as he didn't show how 2 remove control cover r 2 replace same. 👍👍👍

[@cdmixztermaniakorm8404]

Thanks man,I think that’s exactly what happened to my 07 frontier this morning,I gonna try to fix it today

[@RoysGarage808]

Glad I could help and let me know how it goes! Thanks for watching 🤙🏽🤙🏽🤙🏽

[@TheSnailypants]

This is great!! Just what I needed to get my 2006 Xterra running. You're the best!

[@RoysGarage808]

Glad I could help and thanks for watching 🤙🏽🤙🏽🤙🏽

[@eaugusto9504]

Thank you sooooooo much, this helped me out in a tough situation. Last night( Friday night) I was driving with my gf and I was reversing but when I tried to shift into drive the shifter didn't change.😰😰 I was horrified because I had just rebuilt the transmission 1 week ago. We managed to find parking ( while in that awkward position) and walked home that night in the rain🥶🥶🥶🥶. the morning I KZbin the issue and It seemed like your video described the problem. I went and followed your instructions and was then able to use the cable to change the gear into neutral so it can start, and I went home. I have a 2005 niisan pathfinder btw Now its just to get the grommet from Amazon or eBay I am soo relived I didn't have to call a mechanic. Thank you soo much 🙏

[@RoysGarage808]

Glad I could help, thanks for watching!

[@blkstd06]

Thank you very much! I have a 2008 Nissan Frontier and this happened to it, I’m going to give it a try and let you know how it went!

[@RoysGarage808]

Thanks for watching 🤙🏽🤙🏽🤙🏽

[@anemul266]

Thanks for the help. It went well with the exception of the little plastic tool they ship with bushing, it boogered up pretty quickly and wound up using a small screwdriver to push the rest of the bushing in on my 2006 Frontier.

[@tracywheeler8879]

Great job! You always make your videos so helpful and easy to understand. THANK YOU!!

[@glendongolden1116]

Thanks a bunch Roy. you saved me a small fortune.

[@ChutneyInc.]

Also the plastic gear selector cover can be released with a flat head or pocket knife instead of the cotterpin puller. And the c- clip can be removed by hand. I figured all this out when i arrived at work today. This video shows me that i can get the kit i see on Ebay for 24$ instead pid the whole cable for 45$

[@RoysGarage808]

Thanks for watching 🤙🏽🤙🏽🤙🏽

[@EagleRsDIY]

I just ordered the part for my Navara D40. Hope it arrives sooner. Thank you Roy

[@RoysGarage808]

Thanks for watching 🤙🤙🤙

[@cmcasey131]

Thank you so much. Had this exact problem and your video was spot on. Once again, thank you so much sir!!

[@bcuriel2010]

🙏thank you ! I fixed my frontier 2007. The only thing is that I can’t do shift 1. The rest works fine

[@Newlinjim]

Did you seat the slotted cable that takes the clip in the right position? Seems like it’s too far back(towards the front of the dash)?

[@frankperez2634]

Hi Roy Thank you so much for your video was so helpful to replace the bushing. Thanks !!!!! FP

[@alexreyes25]

Thank you very much, you save me money for the tow truck and mechanic.

[@RoysGarage808]

Glad I could help. Thanks for watching 🤙

[@gibranrayala6481]

Thanks uncle! My 07 xterra running good now

[@stevenandrade2225]

Where did you get the kit ?

[@iamaletha9946]

Hi Roy... so greatful for you... i got the grommet back on and snapped in place but can not seem to get the part lined up to clip it back in. Im not sure what im doung wrong. But if the grommet is in place it should at least start now right? Thank you for all your hard work and teachings!

[@peppermint_mocha]

Very helpful thank you. I need to change mine in my pathfinder

[@sgtz113ang]

thank you !!! the aloha spirit meets diy repair

[@thegreatbamboozler4837]

Aloha Roy!!!! Already ordered mine on Amazon. Hope it fixes mine.

[@neilyakuza6595]

Great instructional video, Thanks very much!

[@RoysGarage808]

Thanks for watching 🤙🏽🤙🏽🤙🏽

[@unipeg4]

Exactly what I was looking for, thank you!

[@RoysGarage808]

Glad I could help and thanks for watching 🤙🏽🤙🏽🤙🏽

[@mb1636]

At 3:40 does the ignition need to be switch to on position to push the button Park release ? Thank you for video.

[@stevenschwizer627]

Thank you for the help Your video was extremely helpful

[@RoysGarage808]

I'm glad I could help, thanks for watching!

[@andresmartinez5998]

Good job, I will fix my tomorrow, tanks for the video

[@joshuaklemer6558]

Great video man! Helped me out a bunch

[@RoysGarage808]

Joshua Klemer glad to help, thanks for watching!

[@nikkoblaircorpus442]

Thankyou very much just had that issue right now but i dont know where to find a grommet here in the philippines may i ask what code number is that grommet ? Thankyouuuu

[@RoysGarage808]

You can buy this online at bushingfix.com and the part# NI1KIT. I hope that helps and thanks for watching 🤙🏽🤙🏽🤙🏽

[@nikkoblaircorpus442]

Roy’s Garage Thankyou very much Roy

[@bonfernandez5413]

Do have link where to buy this linkage kit sir? T.y.

[@Superman82686]

What exact company and part is it? Can you order one online?

[@DjNitroShock]

Thank you so much Roy, you’ve save me. Liked and subbed

[@TM10NTF]

Hey, I have a problem at my D44 Nissan, I have to hit or wiggle the gearshift until I can press the side button to be able to move the shifter from P to R or D. can you pls tell me what could be the problem ?

[@rubenrendon36]

Thank you good job that video helped me a lot

[@RoysGarage808]

Ruben Rendon thanks for watching!

[@timbiv99]

Thank you sir😊😊😊 perfect🔥🔥🔥

[@RoysGarage808]

Thanks for watching 🤙🏽🤙🏽🤙🏽

[@CarsonBarnhardt]

THIS IS FANTASTIC 🎉

[@oldcarguy700]

Excellent video

[@RoysGarage808]

Thanks for watching 🤙🏽🤙🏽🤙🏽

[@steezy6273]

Thanks man helped a lot

[@leimendoza1326]

My truck gets stuck to reverse and i cant even start the car .. even though hes in paek gear but stuck to reverse what should i do .

[@RoysGarage808]

I believe your gear shift cable came off, so I would take the console apart and check. If it is that put it back on, hold it in place and shift it back into park. Hope that helps. Thanks for watching 🤙🏽🤙🏽🤙🏽

[@1wtrahan]

Something not right with this ,no foot on brake but able to shift truck, also no key in ignition and still shift, all safety features been bypass?

[@RoysGarage808]

Great question & concern. Under the plastic panel of the gear shift handle, there’s a white button that you press to override the lock solenoid on the vehicle that keeps it in park, you can see it around 3:38 minutes mark of the video. I hope that eases your concerns and answers your questions. Thanks for watching 🤙🏽🤙🏽🤙🏽

[@1wtrahan]

@@RoysGarage808 wow that sure did , was wondering about that , I have to do the whole cable it’s damaged and needed to move the shifter like you did all out the way to get cable end back on, oh what a pain well this explains it and very helpful , they had a recall I believe on that lock got mine fixed but saw you vide wants sure though if your truck or not, but anyway Thanks again good information.

[@RoysGarage808]

@@1wtrahan Glad I could help!

[@Piggypro1]

Thanks buddy your a blessing

[@suzannewest3368]

Btw…it’s not a grommet its a “shifter cable BUSHING”…

[@Newlinjim]

Thank you!

[@vickiwinn4987]

I have a 2006 Nissan Frontier was in the parking garage when I turn the key put the car in reverse and attempted to go in Drive the shift gear moved free with out easy but stayed in reverse. I turned the key again lights on but the car eould not turn over. Saw a video on what it could be. Ordered the part from Amazon.

[@vickiwinn4987]

I have 127,000 miles on my truck hope to keep it for many more years

[@RoysGarage808]

This definitely could be the video for you! You’ll have to take the console apart to put it back into brake to turn on the car. Let me know how it goes and Thanks for watching 🤙🏽🤙🏽🤙🏽

[@jarez3781]

dorman 14797 bushing found at auto parts should work.

[@TheSeveredmind]

Thank you! You really saved me, no auto parts store carried the kit in the video and it was a few days wait to order it. I seen your comment and hurried down to the auto parts store asked for the 14797 bushing and it worked perfectly. Thanks again!

[@jarez3781]

@@TheSeveredmind You and everyone else that benefit from the info are very welcome. I'm just glad I stumbled across this bushing that worked. I tried to find every vid that had to do with this bushing problem and left the part number to make life a little easier for you and others who have or will have this problem. So I'm glad I could help. And I am very thankful to the people who have putout these awesome how to vids.

[@Newlinjim]

@@jarez3781very much appreciated!

[@DustinHarrelson]

So helpful, thank you so much!

[@abnernakihei]

Mahalo Ron! I going try em

[@billycoats3154]

Awesome training

[@mr.lesliedeleon965]

hi roy thank you for sharing your fruitful video on how to replace a grommet on a 2008 nissan. my question is their a exact size for that? thanks again

[@RoysGarage808]

I don’t believe so, I usually just input year make model to find parts. Thanks for watching 🤙🏽🤙🏽🤙🏽

[@Chris101st]

THANKS I'LL TRY, MY SHIFT FAILED TODAY...

[@brianfatony6115]

Thanks for the help friend subbed!

[@kimkelley8218]

Thank you, loved it not I'm looking forward to fixing my Nissan Frontier tomorrow.

[@RoysGarage808]

Thanks for watching 🤙🏽🤙🏽🤙🏽

[@asiba2]

Hi Roy I need a grommet for a Nissan MARCH- but the dealer tells me that I have to buy -a whole cable @ over 300 dollars

[@brokanikgarage2129]

Mahalos good info! 🤙🤙

[@mikeythebold8299]

Thanks Roy!

[@grantster2323]

Appreciate it Roy

[@Bernythebear]

28 bucks on Amazon for a piece of plastic is overpriced but rather 28 than car dealer money

[@yoda5930]

Hey that’s a great video and sorry to bug you from where are you got the part I got the same problem with my truck

[@RoysGarage808]

Hey, I got the part online through bushingfix.com part# ni1kit, I hope my videos help you fix you car!

[@Spazcan]

23 bucks on amazon

[@dcool2u2]

Does it matter which way the bushing goes in. After I installed mine I noticed I faced the side with the grooves out and you have the smooth side out. It seems to stay in place...🙏

[@jorge97991]

Thanks buddy

[@SuperMbarrientos]

Thanks good video

[@alejandro110379]

Excelente video

[@kalaipaa]

Roy, your fingers too fat for this job. Should let Arlyn give it a try. LOL

[@memous13]

Thanks for sharing

[@Schoolsucks2020]

Just fixed the problem but now it won’t shift into 1st

[@RoysGarage808]

It’s most likely not the cable side but id recommend taking it apart again, press the white button again to release the locking solenoid and try to manually shift it around. Underneath the plastic cover of the gear shift lever (stick) there’s a track that it’s suppose to be on, make sure it’s on that track. I hope that helps and let me know if you have any more questions. Thanks for watching 🤙🏽🤙🏽🤙🏽

[@mguerrero9072]

I did this now my truck won’t release the key🤔

[@jonathanalejandrosanchez4030]

Gracias por el video

[@bmg963]

Than you so much!

[@RoysGarage808]

Thanks for watching 🤙🤙🤙

[@aunghtwelinnaunghtwe9733]

Thanks

[@tanjalathomas4186]

This just happened tonight to my husband after changing it his starter the 08 frontier would not go into gear

[@Chris101st]

I am looking how to fix...