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Hoping someone can give some idea on what the problem might be for before I start tinkering and make it worse. Can't shift into reverse and the shift lever doesn't have any "spring gate" to get through before pushing the shifter up to reverse- the shifter moves all the way to the left without resistant, then pushing it up to where reverse would normally be puts it in first gear. Moving the shifter all the way to the left, then up where reverse should be. This happened just as I was backing into the garage, but so far first and second seem to work. Searched the forum without a whole lot of luck aside from finding that there are a few plastic parts in the shift linkage that can break.
Hoping that this is something easily fixable in the garage and, if not, get it to the shop while it's still drivable. Any thoughts?
Hi Jimbo,
I would rule out worn shift linkage issues before going any further.
With the car off the ground, the underbody covers removed, one can see what is going on with the linkage.
Here is a listing of the linkage rebuild soft parts: https://993servicerepair.blogspot.co...-key-part.html
Andy
Thanks, Andy. Haven't messed with the linkage before but, if it needs to be serviced from underneath, will have the shop get it on a lift. Was planning on having them take care of a couple items, anyway, so this will make the visit happen a little sooner.
I had similar issues... started with reverse, then 1st gear, then no gears. Ended up being the shifter linkage, the bearing sleeves to the specific (964 424 028 00, part 26 on the diagram). One was completely disintegrated, while the other was not too far behind. Pretty inexpensive and easy to replace once under the car, just make sure to replace both regardless
Chances are great it is your shift linkage: totally normal breakage given the years now. The diagram above illustrates several key bushings that are nylon which, not surprisingly, have gotten brittle with age and have failed. Fwiw, it's an easy fix with the car on 4 jackstands if you are willing ...and lots written on this very subject right here on RL. But if you want the shop to do it, it's not hard ...just be wary of what they may try to "sell you" on is all.
Thanks, all. Looks like, from the diagram in Sagres76's post #4, replacing parts #2, 3, 4 and 26 might solve the problem(?). Just to confirm, those parts aren't readily replaceable from above?
The older I get, the less excited I become about getting under a car on jackstands. I can take the diagram to the shop and show them what might need replacement.
My initial search was keyword "reverse", but will do a search on "shift linkage" to see what more I can learn.
EDIT: Saw Andy's comprehensive list of plastic linkage parts. If some of those are broken, will probably replace all.
Thanks, all. Looks like, from the diagram in Sagres76's post #4, replacing parts #2, 3, 4 and 26 might solve the problem(?). Just to confirm, those parts aren't readily replaceable from above?
The older I get, the less excited I become about getting under a car on jackstands. I can take the diagram to the shop and show them what might need replacement.
My initial search was keyword "reverse", but will do a search on "shift linkage" to see what more I can learn.
EDIT: Saw Andy's comprehensive list of plastic linkage parts. If some of those are broken, will probably replace all.
Your parts 2, 3, and 4 are likely fine, as is that whole "clamshell" assembly. It is 26 (two of them iirc) and the "cup" bushing (cut off from view but it's at the bottom of the diagram) that need replacement. Try lifting up on your gearshift ****: I bet you can because yours is busted ...it should have no vertical travel whatsoever. When it's all apart, the failed bushes are readily evident, but even if not, absolutely replace #26 (if not already crumbling in hand at disassembly).
I get what you're saying about getting underneath the car. If you trust your mechanic, it's a straight-forward job that itself should not be pricey as the bushings are cheap and time involved is not much.
^^^Tried gently lifting the shifter **** and it comes up easily, so that seems to confirm a diagnosis of a linkage issue rather than a trans issue. (whew!) Thanks for that tip. The next challenge will be to drive it to the shop. HopefulIy, it'll get it into 2nd gear, then leave it there for the trip. I'm inclined to replace all the plastic parts on Andy's list so as to leave nothing to chance.
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Not shifting into reverse
I can take the diagram to the shop and show them what might need replacement.
