Gear shifter

2005 CHEVROLET VENTURE
220,000 MILES • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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WALLACE EMMANUEL DICKERSON
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The shifter moves freely without the brake engaged, but the vehicle says it's in reverse so it won't start.
Sep 17, 2019 at 6:19 AM
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ASEMASTER6371
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Good morning,

It sounds like the cable has either broken or came off where it hooks to the transmission.

Open the hood and look under the battery. There should be a cable that attaches to the top of the transmission. Make sure it is connected.

Roy
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