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yesterday i tried to take my car over to my mechanic to do some work to maxy and i can't get her past reverse, and she barely goes into reverse. cable lock up somehow? i mean it's moving but it wont extend, i think the shifter cable somehow stretched and won't extend back, shift lock solenoid is fine. brake pedal switch doesn't sound like it clicking when i press it down to engage the transmission. thoughts? thanks
Damn misfire and now this? I'd just pay a professional diagnose fee to clean up the mess before it becomes throwing parts at it..
i'm so annoyed right now over this car i could punch a hole in the wall. was just getting ready to finish off what few things are left and now this.....
Check the control cable for splits in the plastic casing. I've seen these things develope a split in the casing and cable pooches out kinda like a hernia and it no workie no more.
thanks turbo, i am aware of the cable stretching issue. i think i need a new cable as i remember a shop 3-4 years ago just doing a quick fix on it and not replacing it. i can get it into reverse barely, but not past it unfortunately.
As a temporary fix and based on the location of the split, if you can actually get to it ... a length of appropriately sized fuel line or other reinforced or hard plastic hose/tubing can work.
Split the hose and slip it it over the “injury” like a splint. Works like a hernia mesh.
Secure it with a bunch of zip-ties secured all along the length of the hose/tube.
As a temporary fix and based on the location of the split, if you can actually get to it ... a length of appropriately sized fuel line or other reinforced or hard plastic hose/tubing can work.
Split the hose and slip it it over the “injury” like a splint. Works like a hernia mesh.
Secure it with a bunch of zip-ties secured all along the length of the hose/tube.
Might work in your sitch, might not.
i believe that was already done, which is why it's shot now. i am going to replace it new as i know it's due.
