Shift linkage/Auto Transmission cable broke
My 2000 Camry Solara V6, when I move the shift handler, it feels loosen
without traction and the gear does not change. The last gear position is
"PARK". And I found that the transmission cable is broken, like the pic from
mrobs617 post, as attached.
In order to tow the car to garage, I need to shift the gear from "Park" to
"Neutral". Can I push/pull down/up the lever to change the gear? I tried it,
but just can not move the level up/down. It seems that it's stuck. I turned on
the engine and hit the brake when tried it.
If I can push/pull down/up the lever to change the gear, since the last gear
position is "PARK", should I "push down" or "pull up" 2 clicks to "Neutral"?
Any suggestions? Thanks in advance.
Roger
Here is the pic.
Usually the tow truck can get under the front wheels with their " dollys " and you won't have to worry about it . I don't suppose you can grab the steering column and turn that to shift can you ?
Hi beatupchevy, thanks the response. My problem is that car is at underground parking with limited space. And worse, I did not reverse parking. No. I did not try turning the "steering column" after starting the engine. You mean the "steering wheel" , right? In normal situation, I recall I need to perform the following steps to shift the gear: 1. Start the engine. 2. Turn the steering wheel a little bit, not sure I do this? (What's the purpose of this? ) 3. Hit the brake 4. Push the button on the side of "shift handle" 5. Shift the gear 6. release the hand brake. ( Did not do this when I tried for safety). So what are the reasons, steps missing, I can NOT push/pull the lever? I suspect the joint/bolt at the other end of the lever is very rusty. Does the "transmission cable" have some kind of help from "oil pressure", like steering wheel? Does the rusty bolt prevent me from moving the lever? Is it possible? Thanks. Roger PS: I read the following message from one response of youTube video: "This saved my and my wife on our three hour drive across the skyline in Virginia. We pulled off at an overlook to enjoy the view. Jumped back in the car and shifted into drive. the shifter moved, but the car stayed in park. managed to get a signal, watched this video, popped the hood and shifted the car into drive using that lever. we would've been stuck on the mountain waiting for a tow truck."
" I don't suppose you can grab the steering column and turn that to shift can you ?" start the engine, and the steering wheel/column can turn the front tries without problem. Even the cable broke/disconnected, should the auto shift lever be moved by hand? Kroil is on the way to lubricate the lever bolt.
