Can't shift, no gear, manual DBS
#1
Can't shift, no gear, manual DBS
Forgive me if this has been addressed elsewhere...
I lost access to all my gears (except 3rd, I believe) today. The shifter just wobbled around and wouldn't engage. Luckily, it stayed in a gear that allowed me to drive home, but I'm guessing the shifter cables are shot?
Something similar happened in the past, where I briefly could not engage a couple gears, but I didn't think much of it.
Has anyone had this problem before? Is this a simple dealer fix?
I lost access to all my gears (except 3rd, I believe) today. The shifter just wobbled around and wouldn't engage. Luckily, it stayed in a gear that allowed me to drive home, but I'm guessing the shifter cables are shot?
Something similar happened in the past, where I briefly could not engage a couple gears, but I didn't think much of it.
Has anyone had this problem before? Is this a simple dealer fix?
#3
Clutch feels fine. But I did notice a burning type smell.
#4
There is a service bulletin for DBS models with VIN E00001 to E01351 which has to do with the shift lever ball joint becoming disconnected. The bulletin is SB-07-0305. If your VIN falls into that range this could very well be the problem.
#5
That's an interesting possibility. My VIN falls within that range. I'll contact a local dealership on Monday. Thanks for the idea!
#7
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#8
Major problem? Anyone know of a solution?
I plan to put the car on a flatbed and tow it to an AM mechanic for repair. My problem is that the car is stuck in 3rd gear. I can't put it in reverse or neutral. So I can't even back it out of the garage! Yikes.
Any ideas?
I plan to put the car on a flatbed and tow it to an AM mechanic for repair. My problem is that the car is stuck in 3rd gear. I can't put it in reverse or neutral. So I can't even back it out of the garage! Yikes.
Any ideas?
#10
In your experience, do tow truck drivers generally carry those (I'll be using AAA), or is it worth springing for a set myself?
Also, what's the dish soap for?
#11
Never mind, problem solved. Spoke with AAA. Looks like the tow truck driver should have all the equipment needed. Thanks!
#15
Ha, thanks. Yeah, I'd been contemplating this as a one-person job, so this didn't even cross my mind. But you're right, easy as pie, when I have the tow truck driver to push to the car, while I depress the clutch and steer.
Anyway, all's good. Car's en route to the shop now.
Anyway, all's good. Car's en route to the shop now.