Gear Change

1998 CHEVROLET CAVALIER
158,000 MILES • AUTOMATIC
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AEDWARD79
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Have a 1998 chevrolet cavalier and recently it won't change gear, it seem that the stick is loose, it will not catch at all. Got in car cranked up and it went to neutral and wouldn' catch to any other gears. I'm hoping a transmission is not needed. :(
Jan 1, 2011 at 10:25 PM
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DAVE H
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start by checking the control linkage
Jan 2, 2011 at 3:03 PM
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AEDWARD79
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Where and what exactly is the control linkage?
Jan 2, 2011 at 3:57 PM
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DAVE H
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Neutral safety switches come in 2 different types. See Fig. 16. Ensure shift cable is adjusted. To adjust switch, place gear selector lever in Neutral.
Place transaxle lever in Neutral detent. Loosen switch attaching screws. Rotate switch on shifter assembly to align adjustment hole with carrier tang hole.
Insert a .094" (2.4 mm) wire gauge about 5/8" (16 mm) into switch holes. Tighten attaching screws. Remove wire gauge. New switches may have a plastic pin installed in hole. Plastic pin is designed to shear off during initial shift lever operation.
Fig. 16: Adjusting Park Neutral Position (PNP) Switches (FWD)
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Jan 5, 2011 at 9:56 AM
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