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: the shift is lock


djchino4
May 24th, 08, 4:40 PM
how can i fix this problem. Its seems that the cable of the shifter is lock in parking, i took it apart and try to just pull the cable and its lock, what would this be? the trans i think its a powerglide, all help will be appriciated

thanks

Mike
May 24th, 08, 5:07 PM
With the cable disconnected from both ends ,does to have travel ?

djchino4
May 24th, 08, 5:37 PM
With the cable disconnected from both ends ,does to have travel ?

i just disconnected the part from the shifter only and no travel

Mike
May 24th, 08, 7:47 PM
Disconnect the cable from the trans and see if it moves.

Dean
May 24th, 08, 8:30 PM
What vehicle?
I've seen the cable get welded inside the housing when the negative battery cable connection was bad.

djchino4
May 24th, 08, 9:06 PM
Disconnect the cable from the trans and see if it moves.
cool ok i will do that tommorow

thanks

djchino4
May 24th, 08, 9:08 PM
What vehicle?
I've seen the cable get welded inside the housing when the negative battery cable connection was bad.

71 chevelle, actually the problem began when my starter went bad

so that might be it

Mike
May 24th, 08, 10:03 PM
Yeah Dean ,that's what I was trying to get him to confirm.
I've found that it's more the body ground straps (or lack of) that cause the shift cable to act as a ground more than the battery ground cable.
He'll need to check/replace the body grounds to prevent a re-occurrence.