Stick shift stopped working

TERRY 2234

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1994 SATURN SL2
13,000 MILES

My 5 speed manual Saturn 1994 's stick shift stopped working it was like it was not connected to anything what happened? We can not move it is it worth repairing? Worked fine on one day next day it would not go into gear like it was "broken and lose"the stick not responsive.

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RIVERMIKERAT

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Does this happen only with the engine running or both running and off?

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Monday, January 2nd, 2012 AT 4:33 AM

TERRY 2234

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When both the engine was running an off

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Monday, January 2nd, 2012 AT 4:53 AM

RIVERMIKERAT

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Does the stick move? Or is it stuck in one position? Have someone look under the hood at the shift linkage as someone else moves the stick shift. A portion of the linkage appears to have broken or become disconnected.

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Monday, January 2nd, 2012 AT 5:09 AM

SATURNTECH9

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Just to add to this one after you look under the hood for disconnected cables at the transmission. Look under the center console at the base of the shifter most likely the cable closest to the driver has broken loose. If it has I have the fix for it let me know what you find. Some of the fixes out there just dont work I know the one that works great.

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Monday, January 2nd, 2012 AT 12:31 PM