My gear shifter is moving freely and stuck in low gear
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Mike S.
289 days ago
Greetings. I work here helping customers like you repair their vehicle. Let’s begin with a diagnosis, plan and repair that will save you money.
Customer
289 days ago
Ok
Mike S.
289 days ago
Do you mean the transmission itself is stuck in low gear but the shifter moves freely?
If so, it appears the shifter cable may have snapped or come off.
Mike S.
289 days ago
it appears the shifter cable may have snapped or come off.
Get it up on a lift and look underneath at the cable and see what is going on, if it's broke or come off, if not down there you may have to gain access to the shifter inside to check that end.
Customer
289 days ago
how much would that cost me to get fixHow much would it cost to have someone do it
Mike S.
289 days ago
It's about 1.8 hours to replace it.
Let me see how much the cable cost
Customer
289 days ago
Ok thank u
Mike S.
289 days ago
Rockauto has the cable for $28, so shop around.
Or buy it from them online.
Customer
289 days ago
Ok thank u again
Mike S.
289 days ago
So a little over $100 part and labor
Mike S.
289 days ago
Let me know if there is anything further that you need on this topic.
Thanks for visiting justanswer.com and good luck with your repairs!
Customer
289 days ago
Mike i have another question
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