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Disconnect from the cables

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I have read about the "Cable Issues" and that the gear shift may have come disconnected from the cables.
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Check under the rear

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Check under the rear.
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Check under the rear

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Check under the rear.
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Check under the rear.
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I have read about the "Cable Issues" and that the gear shift may have come disconnected from the cables.
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Glad that worked out!
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POST 1 / ORIGINAL POSTEROriginal post

I live in a rural area of Ohio and the closest Porsche Dealer is in Columbus 2 hours away. My 2007 Manual Transmission Boxer is stuck in first gear. The stick shift has all kinds on play in it and feel like nothing is connected to it. I have read about the "Cable Issues" and that the gear shift may have come disconnected from the cables. My questions are as follows: 1. Do you agree that this is most likely the cause? 2. Is it an easy fix that I can do? ( I can do the minor stuff, but I can't drop the transmission out of it.) 3. If I can fix it, is it just a matter of going in through the top at the gear shift and reconnecting them?

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Sometimes cable ends pop off. Check under the rear. Find both cables and be sure they are connected.

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Actually, I would go to the back of the tranny and see if the cable popped off of the ball

POST 4 / ORIGINAL POSTEROriginal post

You guys are the best. If your ever in SE Ohio let me know and I'll by you both a beer. I take it that this common problem. Is there any way to secure them on there better? It just doesn't seem like it's being held on by much.

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There's a retaining clip inside the cable head. It's replaceable. Glad that worked out! Post some car pics and stick around!

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