Can't Shift Into Gear

[danks]

I have a 2001 gmc sierra, today i was installing a new gauge cluster and i had to pull the shift lever down to get the old one out and the new one in. After installing it i went to shift back into park and i noticed it didn't feel right. Then i couldn't start my truck but had everything except crank. I manually pushed the shift rod at the transmission as far forward as i could and now it starts but the shift lever still moves up and down with no resistance and i don't have to press the brake to shift out of park. Also none of my gear indication lights appear except park when i have it all the way up, and i have no reverse lights either.

[AJE]

Was there something wrong with the old cluster?

[ayaws]

If I'm not mistaken, the gear shift lever is attached to the transmission by two cables. You should check them and make sure you didn't accidentally disconnect one. If I remember correctly, the connections are just above the steering column but below the gauge cluster.

 

Hope this helps,

Adam

[danks]

<br />If I'm not mistaken, the gear shift lever is attached to the transmission by two cables. You should check them and make sure you didn't accidentally disconnect one. If I remember correctly, the connections are just above the steering column but below the gauge cluster.<br /><br />Hope this helps,<br />Adam<br />

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The cable that runs down through the floor and to the tranny seems like it broke right before the trany. When the shift lever moves up and down i can feel the cable moving inside but right before the trany when the cable turns into a metal rod it won't move that metal rod. and also i noticed i dont have to hit the brake to move the lever any more.

[ayaws]

<br />If I'm not mistaken, the gear shift lever is attached to the transmission by two cables. You should check them and make sure you didn't accidentally disconnect one. If I remember correctly, the connections are just above the steering column but below the gauge cluster.<br /><br />Hope this helps,<br />Adam<br />

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The cable that runs down through the floor and to the tranny seems like it broke right before the trany. When the shift lever moves up and down i can feel the cable moving inside but right before the trany when the cable turns into a metal rod it won't move that metal rod. and also i noticed i dont have to hit the brake to move the lever any more.

 

 

Looks like you'll have to get new shift cables. Not sure but I would bet that's a dealer only part.