How to adjust Auto Tran Cable?
How to adjust Auto Tran Cable? When I put my shifter in Park I have to shift it several times before it will go into park or it will stay in neutral. Also when it is in neutral it will start and be in D on occasion. When get under the car and shift the transmission lever by hand it will go into park fine. All I need to do is adjust the cable to it pushes it a little farther. I guess the cable has stretched over time?
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Re: How to adjust Auto Tran Cable? Larry, I don't have a stock shifter cable around to look at for reference, but I don't believe there's any wat to adjust it.
You'll probably have to replace the cable. <img border="0" title="" alt="[Frown]" src="gr_sad.gif" />
You'll probably have to replace the cable. <img border="0" title="" alt="[Frown]" src="gr_sad.gif" />
Re: How to adjust Auto Tran Cable? i had some problems on my wifes 97z after a converter install and it sounds like you are having a similar problem...the cable has a round plastic piece in the middle that should be locked allowing the cable to move in both directions. its been so long i cant quite remember what i did to fix it exactly but it shouldnt be to hard to figure it out if you know where to look. hope this helps.
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Re: How to adjust Auto Tran Cable? There is a plastic assembly that mounts to a metal bracket that mounts to the transmission pan bolts. This appears to be the adjuster as it is the mounting point. It has two prongs that push in but it still won't push out unless I'm doing something wrong. The cable is just not pushing the transmission lever quite far enough.
It's cold, barometer is high and the car is ready to run a new best with my new cam in and advanced. I can't let this problem stop me!
It's cold, barometer is high and the car is ready to run a new best with my new cam in and advanced. I can't let this problem stop me!
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Re: How to adjust Auto Tran Cable? I just looked through my service manual, and couldn't find anything about adjusting the shifter cable.
It will suck if you have to replace the cable. That thing is a PITA. <img border="0" alt="[bang head]" title="" src="graemlins/gr_banghead.gif" />
It will suck if you have to replace the cable. That thing is a PITA. <img border="0" alt="[bang head]" title="" src="graemlins/gr_banghead.gif" />
Re: How to adjust Auto Tran Cable? </font><blockquote><font size="1" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">quote:</font><hr /><font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">Originally posted by GeorgeC:
<strong> I just looked through my service manual, and couldn't find anything about adjusting the shifter cable.
It will suck if you have to replace the cable. That thing is a PITA. <img border="0" alt="[bang head]" title="" src="graemlins/gr_banghead.gif" /> </strong></font><hr /></blockquote><font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">I hope I don't have to replace it. It's just got to be adjustable. I guess I could drill the bracket holes bigger where it mounts on the tranny pan and slide it forward just a tad.
<strong> I just looked through my service manual, and couldn't find anything about adjusting the shifter cable.
It will suck if you have to replace the cable. That thing is a PITA. <img border="0" alt="[bang head]" title="" src="graemlins/gr_banghead.gif" /> </strong></font><hr /></blockquote><font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">I hope I don't have to replace it. It's just got to be adjustable. I guess I could drill the bracket holes bigger where it mounts on the tranny pan and slide it forward just a tad.
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Re: How to adjust Auto Tran Cable? You broke the rubber boot that keeps the shift cable in position. Its located at the interface on the floor. I broke mine, exact same problem. I still need to order the boot, but in the mean time I safety wired the shift cable in place.
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Re: How to adjust Auto Tran Cable? GOT IT!
All you have to do is remove the two pan bolts that hold the bracket to the pan. Once the bracket is off the transmission then squeeze the two hooks (they are visible with the bracket in place) and pull the plastic retainer that incoporates these two hooks out from the top. Once the retainer is out the cable just pushed back and forth which changes the spring compression and adjusts the shifter. Very simple once you got it figured out.
My tranny shifts perfect now!
<small>[ February 16, 2003, 11:43 AM: Message edited by: Larry ]</small>
All you have to do is remove the two pan bolts that hold the bracket to the pan. Once the bracket is off the transmission then squeeze the two hooks (they are visible with the bracket in place) and pull the plastic retainer that incoporates these two hooks out from the top. Once the retainer is out the cable just pushed back and forth which changes the spring compression and adjusts the shifter. Very simple once you got it figured out.
My tranny shifts perfect now!
<small>[ February 16, 2003, 11:43 AM: Message edited by: Larry ]</small>
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Re: How to adjust Auto Tran Cable? </font><blockquote><font size="1" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">quote:</font><hr /><font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">Originally posted by Larry:
<strong> GOT IT!
My tranny shifts perfect now! </strong></font><hr /></blockquote><font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">Glad to hear that you figured it out and didn't have to replace the cable! <img border="0" title="" alt="[Cool]" src="gr_images/icons/cool.gif" />
<strong> GOT IT!
My tranny shifts perfect now! </strong></font><hr /></blockquote><font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">Glad to hear that you figured it out and didn't have to replace the cable! <img border="0" title="" alt="[Cool]" src="gr_images/icons/cool.gif" />
Re: How to adjust Auto Tran Cable? Cable is like $30 and took about 30 minutes to swap... Once the cable is messed up you have to rig it to stop it from moving.
There is also a big U-clip like a big staple in the assembly too.
There is also a big U-clip like a big staple in the assembly too.
Re: How to adjust Auto Tran Cable? </font><blockquote><font size="1" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">quote:</font><hr /><font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">Originally posted by Pro Stock John:
<strong> Cable is like $30 and took about 30 minutes to swap... Once the cable is messed up you have to rig it to stop it from moving.
There is also a big U-clip like a big staple in the assembly too. </strong></font><hr /></blockquote><font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">This U-clip you refer to what I was calling a retainer with the two hooks. Once you remove it then you can adjust the shift lever. This adjustment is simple once you know what to do.
<strong> Cable is like $30 and took about 30 minutes to swap... Once the cable is messed up you have to rig it to stop it from moving.
There is also a big U-clip like a big staple in the assembly too. </strong></font><hr /></blockquote><font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">This U-clip you refer to what I was calling a retainer with the two hooks. Once you remove it then you can adjust the shift lever. This adjustment is simple once you know what to do.
Re: How to adjust Auto Tran Cable? Adjusting it is easy.
But if the assembly gets stripped out by the bracket, then you experience the problem you have.
I had to change a cable and I just followed Helms.
But if the assembly gets stripped out by the bracket, then you experience the problem you have.
I had to change a cable and I just followed Helms.
