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Old 03-03-2009 | 10:36 PM
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My car is a mazda tribute Automatic transmission. the shift lever (steering column mounted) won't engage at all. the car is apparently stuck in neutral since I'm able to push the car back and forth. Help pls!!!
 
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Old 03-16-2009 | 07:39 PM
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The cable between the lever and transmission maybe broken. Is there any resistance when you move the lever between gears? If it feels loose, my guess is that the cable is broken.
 
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Old 03-19-2009 | 09:15 AM
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you're right. Thanks for the input.
 
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Old 03-20-2009 | 03:51 AM
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Good call!!
 
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Old 03-23-2009 | 07:53 PM
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Wow! It feels good to get something right...believe me, its rare! :-)
 
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Old 03-23-2009 | 08:01 PM
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Hahahaha!!! ^ ^ ^
We've ALL been there, Man.

 
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