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Shifter out of alignment?

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Buy a shifter alignment tool they are around $12 from the dealer and check/reset your cable alignment, cheap way to ensure the car is setup correct, also you will need it if you ever fit a short shift kit.
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Check allso the transmission connections

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Check allso the transmission connections.
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Reset cable alignment, cheap way

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Buy a shifter alignment tool they are around $12 from the dealer and check/reset your cable alignment, cheap way to ensure the car is setup correct, also you will need it if you ever fit a short shift kit.
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Buy a shifter alignment tool they are around $12 from the dealer and check/reset your cable alignment, cheap way to ensure the car is setup correct, also you will need it if you ever fit a short shift kit.
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Check allso the transmission connections

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Check allso the transmission connections.
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Reset cable alignment, cheap way

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Buy a shifter alignment tool they are around $12 from the dealer and check/reset your cable alignment, cheap way to ensure the car is setup correct, also you will need it if you ever fit a short shift kit.
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POST 1 / ORIGINAL POSTEROriginal post

I've driven a few 996s prior to owning mine, but not much mileage or time under my belt. When I put mine into reverse, it goes all the way into gear, but the shifter feels like it makes contact when the internal edge of the shifter console when you pull it all the way left before moving it up into reverse. Is this normal? Or signs of an out-of-alignment shifter? Btw, it's a manual transmission (duh) and no known shifter modifications.

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Not normal for sure. It needs a re alignment or some bushing is worn beyond adjustment. Once yoi remove the center console and study how the linkage works, it should be obvious.

POST 3Original post

Shifter cables can allso be worn out. My shifter felt very loose just before one of the cables broke. Check allso the transmission connections.

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Buy a shifter alignment tool they are around $12 from the dealer and check/reset your cable alignment, cheap way to ensure the car is setup correct, also you will need it if you ever fit a short shift kit.

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