1993 Saturn SL1 My car won't shift or stay in gear

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CHONDA22
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Transmission problem
1993 Saturn SL1 4 cyl Manual 174000 miles

I was driving my car and everything. I stopped at a red a red light, but when the light turned green I couldn't put my car into 1st gear - no gear really. I played around with it and I think I got it into 4th gear - the only way I managed to drive home was because I didn't have to stop or slow down. The whole gear shift is wobbly & won't stay in any gear - what could it be? And if it's a part, can I go with a salvaged one if I can find it? Thanks for any info or advice you may have
Dec 17, 2009 at 10:39 AM
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SATURNTECH9
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sounds like ur shifter cable end broke where it hooks to ur shifter pull ur shifter boot up and see if the cable came unhooked if it did they sell a repair kit on ebay for like 20.just search saturn shifter cables.let me know what u found.
Dec 17, 2009 at 11:59 AM
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