Transmission not shifting into gear

2016 CHEVROLET CRUZE
106,757 MILES • 2WD • MANUAL
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KERMITMARTIN
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While driving it became hard to shift then it quit shifting all together. I was told to replace the shifting cable, so I did. Now, it has a new shifting cable but still doesn't want to shift. It's like it wants to but isn't catching. Please help. Thanks.
Mar 1, 2022 at 12:20 AM
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ASEMASTER6371
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Good morning,

Do you mean shifting from park into any gear? If not, do you mean upshifting while you drive?

Can you be more specific as it makes a big difference?

Roy
Mar 1, 2022 at 4:21 AM
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KERMITMARTIN
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It will not go into any gear...
Mar 1, 2022 at 5:09 AM
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Okay, the first thing I would check is the fluid level. I attached the procedure below for checking the fluid level and condition.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-check-and-add-transmission-fluid

Roy
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Mar 1, 2022 at 8:11 AM
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KERMITMARTIN
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Fluid seems to be in good standing order. I kind of fiddled with the shifting cable and managed to get it to shift between neutral and reverse today though...
Mar 1, 2022 at 5:15 PM
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Can you post pictures of your connections?

Roy
Mar 1, 2022 at 5:25 PM
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KERMITMARTIN
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It'll take me a little bit as I'm currently not home but when I get home I sure will...
Mar 1, 2022 at 5:28 PM
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I will be waiting so we can continue.

Roy
Mar 1, 2022 at 5:47 PM
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