Shifter not working properly

100,000 MILES • 2.7L • V6 • 2WD • MANUAL
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KRISTEN420
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The shifter only goes straight and back and it has no catch to it at all. what could cause this?
Feb 25, 2021 at 10:56 AM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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Hi,

The first thing I would check is the linkage at the transmission to see if things are still attached.

I attached a few pics below. Check these areas for damage, something disconnected, or a broken cable. When checking at the transmission, have a helper shift through the gears to see what is happening.

Pic 1 below is for a 5-speed transmission. Pic 2 is for a 6-speed transmission.

Let me know what you find or if you have other questions

Take care and God Bless,

Joe
Feb 25, 2021 at 11:28 AM
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KRISTEN420
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It was the pin that holds the linkage to the shifter! Thank you so very much!
Feb 25, 2021 at 4:47 PM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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Hi,

You are very welcome. I'm glad to hear you found it. Please feel free to come back anytime in the future if you have questions. You're always welcome here.

Take care,
Joe
Feb 26, 2021 at 10:36 AM
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