SOURCE: 1982 rabbit shift linkage
There is a plastic ball that is in the shift linkage that also wears and is usually not included in the shift linkage bushing kit. It is attached to a metal piece and is bolted to the shift linkage. This is generally the problem if you already replaced the bushings.
Sometimes the linkage is out of adjustment but I would make sure that the ball is not worn first. They generally cost $5.00 - $8.00 or so.
If you need to adjust the linkage you can try the following, but if the bushings or the ball is worn adjustment will not do any good.
There is an adjustment on the shift rod that goes from the shifter to
the transmission. It is a rod slipped into a tube with a locking
collar or clamp.
The way that I do this is to make sure that your vehicle is in 1st gear and then loosen the bolt on the clamp.
Make sure that the clamp is loose enough so that the shaft can slip in
the tube. Put the shifter in the 1st gear position and then tighten
the clamp.
You may need to fiddle with this a little to get it in just the right spot.
This is much easier if you have an assistant.
SOURCE: 2005 chevy uplander having diffculty putting into
check the brake lights and see if they work when this problem happens, U may have a problem with the Park lock system, this locks the gear shift out until the brake pedal is pushed, then a electric solenoid releases a pin and allows u to come out of park, if the brake lights check ok then the solenoid may be sticking at times. Does this sound more like your problem?
SOURCE: shift linkage for standard transmission
There are several vendors, OK maybe only 3 or 4, selling a shifter bushing repair kit on ebay for manual shift S series Saturns 91-99. I have read about what a common problem this is though I have never had it; and I have had 4 manual shift Saturns ....... knock wood. Anyhow I bought a kit, about 20 bucks, and keep it in a bag tucked under neath the shifter boot, 2 small parts and instructions seem straightforward. Note to fix this a dealer will sell you new cables and install them, very expensive!
SOURCE: My 2006 Chevy Uplander seems
Check the fluid level, if possible and fill until full when at normal operating temperature.
If this doesn't solve the problem, maybe consider a flush and fill of the transmission fluid, with the understanding that if this doesn't solve the problem, a rebuild may be required at that point.
Typical price for a flush and fill will be about $100.
Good luck on this repair.
SOURCE: 2005 Jeep Wranggler 6 cyl auto. Need shift lever
Well, in the interim, you could make one by cutting a small piece of rubber hose (like fuel line) and putting a flat washer on both ends or checking with a bushing manufacturer and see if you can find one that fits your application. I generally replace steel or plastic bushings with ones made from "oilite" which is generally used in small electric motors it's made from bronze and treated with a lubricant that stays in the metal...they last forever.
Be creative...bushings are used in nearly every machine, not only in cars.
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