Broken shift cable
08-13-2016, 08:15 PM
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Broken shift cable
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'09 SS, manual
I broke one of the shift cables, last night. I was stopped at a light, light turned green, I tried to put her in first, then felt a pop. I broke the "up-and-down" cable. I know it's broken because I disconnected it at the shifter and pulled it right out. The GM dealership I talked to (I have contacts) says the OEM part only comes as the pair of cables together, and no dealership in my state has it. Is there a generic cable I can make work? Also, how do I remove the other end at the transmission?
Thx.
'09 SS, manual
I broke one of the shift cables, last night. I was stopped at a light, light turned green, I tried to put her in first, then felt a pop. I broke the "up-and-down" cable. I know it's broken because I disconnected it at the shifter and pulled it right out. The GM dealership I talked to (I have contacts) says the OEM part only comes as the pair of cables together, and no dealership in my state has it. Is there a generic cable I can make work? Also, how do I remove the other end at the transmission?
Thx.
08-13-2016, 09:28 PM
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As far as I can tell, the book thinks it is intuitive after you look at it. It says "remove the cable end from the shift lever".
Once you get a part number type it into GoOgle you usually will get a lot of hits.
Our searc using "broken shift cable" came up with this link: https://www.chevyhhr.net/forums/ss-s...t-cable-40806/.
this is on eBay, so it should be in stock: http://www.ebay.com/itm/GM-15939191-...9V33GV&vxp=mtr
Once you get a part number type it into GoOgle you usually will get a lot of hits.
Our searc using "broken shift cable" came up with this link: https://www.chevyhhr.net/forums/ss-s...t-cable-40806/.
this is on eBay, so it should be in stock: http://www.ebay.com/itm/GM-15939191-...9V33GV&vxp=mtr
08-13-2016, 10:30 PM
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As far as I can tell, the book thinks it is intuitive after you look at it. It says "remove the cable end from the shift lever".
Once you get a part number type it into GoOgle you usually will get a lot of hits.
Our searc using "broken shift cable" came up with this link: https://www.chevyhhr.net/forums/ss-s...t-cable-40806/.
this is on eBay, so it should be in stock: GM 15939191 Manual Trans Shift Cable | eBay
Once you get a part number type it into GoOgle you usually will get a lot of hits.
Our searc using "broken shift cable" came up with this link: https://www.chevyhhr.net/forums/ss-s...t-cable-40806/.
this is on eBay, so it should be in stock: GM 15939191 Manual Trans Shift Cable | eBay
I've already disconnected the stick-shift end. On the tranny end of the cable, do I just pry with a big455 flat-head, or is there some sort of clip or pin under the rubber boot?
08-14-2016, 07:36 AM
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I was talking about the lever on the transmission. The link I provided has some info about replacing it.
As I said "the book" just says "remove it". I have never looked at one, you have, they make it sound intuitive. It is a ball & socket is all I know.
The dealers I looked at online said it was a special order part. Don't be ascared of eBay, normally you can't advertise something on eBay that you don't have on hand, but check anyway. That's why I mentioned it.
If you really want to wait 3 months and pay full retail plus shipping, forget I mentioned it.
As I said "the book" just says "remove it". I have never looked at one, you have, they make it sound intuitive. It is a ball & socket is all I know.
The dealers I looked at online said it was a special order part. Don't be ascared of eBay, normally you can't advertise something on eBay that you don't have on hand, but check anyway. That's why I mentioned it.
If you really want to wait 3 months and pay full retail plus shipping, forget I mentioned it.
08-14-2016, 08:56 PM
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I was talking about the lever on the transmission. The link I provided has some info about replacing it.
As I said "the book" just says "remove it". I have never looked at one, you have, they make it sound intuitive. It is a ball & socket is all I know.
The dealers I looked at online said it was a special order part. Don't be ascared of eBay, normally you can't advertise something on eBay that you don't have on hand, but check anyway. That's why I mentioned it.
If you really want to wait 3 months and pay full retail plus shipping, forget I mentioned it.
As I said "the book" just says "remove it". I have never looked at one, you have, they make it sound intuitive. It is a ball & socket is all I know.
The dealers I looked at online said it was a special order part. Don't be ascared of eBay, normally you can't advertise something on eBay that you don't have on hand, but check anyway. That's why I mentioned it.
If you really want to wait 3 months and pay full retail plus shipping, forget I mentioned it.
Hmm, the link you posted says the part is in Grapevine, TX. (I'm in Houston) My local parts guy says he can get one from Grapevine.
(un)Lucky for me, mine broke on Friday night, so I couldn't call around until Saturday, so they can't order me one until Monday, so I can't have it until Tuesday.
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