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YOUR RESEARCH2002 C4 6 Speed - Transmission Won't Shift to R, 1, 3, or 5
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Use zip ties
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The control rod on USCG Jayhawk came loose and we used zip ties to secure it.
2002 C4 6 Speed - Transmission Won't Shift to R, 1, 3, or 5
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Running a manual trans car without them is just asking for trouble, usually at the worst possible time.
2002 C4 6 Speed - Transmission Won't Shift to R, 1, 3, or 5
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It looks like a previous owner fixed the problem, then based on the PPI comments the seller (a private dealer) removed the ties.
This morning while getting onto the freeway, I shifted to 3rd only to be greeted with the engine hitting the rev-limiter and a loss of acceleration. Once I'd safely merged with traffic and I could try going through the gears a bit, I found I can't access any gears that require the shift **** in the forward position. The shifter moves into position, but it's mushy and obviously not engaging anything w/ the transaxle. Any suggestions on where to start looking? Thank
Wouldn't that be ironic! I recently purchased the car, and the PPI noted a couple of zip-tied attachments under the car which the seller "remedied." Thanks for the tip.
Those zip ties on those clips should actually be a Porsche part number. Running a manual trans car without them is just asking for trouble, usually at the worst possible time. Plus, it's not often that a 5 cent piece of plastic will fix your 996. Of course if they had a Porsche part number on them, they would be $19.95 each.
I dug out the PPI. It looks like a previous owner fixed the problem, then based on the PPI comments the seller (a private dealer) removed the ties. Photo from the PPI report:
That was our agreement, but I haven't been under the car since I bought it about two months ago, except to troubleshoot a rattling exhaust tip. If the factory clips are missing now I have no way of knowing if he did or didn't.
If you happen to already have safety wire pliers, it is another alternative to the zip ties that may be more durable. I use safety wires in place of zip ties in this area.
I haven't been home much to have time for wrenching, but I finally got under it last night:
A couple of zip-ties later and I'm back on the road. Thanks!
Zip ties are a lifesaver literally. The control rod on USCG Jayhawk came loose and we used zip ties to secure it. Had to as we just received mayday during crab season on the Bering sea. 6 fisherman saved.
