The shift linkage is located in the transmission tunnel of the vehicle and with exception of the shift knob, is accessed from underneath the vehicle.
How do I know if my shift linkage is bad?
Symptoms of a Bad or Failing Shift Selector Cable
- Indicator doesn't match the gear. If the shift selector cable is going bad, the indicator light or cable will not match the gear you are in. ...
- Vehicle will not turn off. ...
- Vehicle starts in another gear. ...
- Vehicle will not go into gear.
What happens when transmission linkage breaks?
If the cable is broken, you'll be able to move the shifter into any position, but the transmission will stay in the same gear. This may leave you stuck in gear, or even stuck in park depending on when the cable broke. ... If you can only rock the vehicle, but your indicator says neutral, the cable is probably broken.
