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I have a 94 Grand Am 5-speed. The shifter linkage is off, ...
Sent to Car Experts January 11 07:55 PM

I have a 94 Grand Am 5-speed. The shifter linkage is off, and it will not go into first or second gear. Is there an adjustment to make the rod pull out far enough to engage those gears?

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1994 Pontiac Grand Am Quad 4

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Took apart console in car to inspect the linkage right at the base of the shifter

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Status:  Closed   Value: $10
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January 11 8:21 PM (25 minutes and 42 seconds later)
         
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Place the shifter in neutral

Then lift the locking tab on the shifter cable (located at the shifter cable braket on the transaxle)

Place the transaxle shifer ear in the neutral position

Then push the locking tab back down.



Edited by enginboy on January 11 2006 at 8:24 PM
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Marc -- Technician -- 98% Positive Feedback on 1029 Car Accepts
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January 11 9:46 PM (1 hour and 25 minutes and 33 seconds later)
         
Reply to Marc's Post: Did not work. Still won't go into first or second.
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January 11 10:04 PM (17 minutes and 55 seconds later)
         
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If adjustment was done correctly and you still have a problem you should have the transmission checked for an internal problem.
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January 12 10:19 PM (1 day later)
         
Guess this is beyond my abilities. Thanks for the try.
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