Time for new shift cables?
#1
Time for new shift cables?
Cables feel frozen in the cooler months and I've read on here about checking the shift cables. For those that may be wondering, no issues such as getting locked out or anything while WOT, just difficult to shift and again only when it's cold out. Best way to describe it is the shifter being extremely notchy.
I also found this 'stuff' by/on the cables under the cupholders. Anyone experience any of this?
I also found this 'stuff' by/on the cables under the cupholders. Anyone experience any of this?
#3
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My old white cobalt did the same thing in 50F weather. got VERY notchy.
But a little bit later ended up being the clutch and I couldn't get into gear while making a left turn and *Poof* goes the side of the car.
But a little bit later ended up being the clutch and I couldn't get into gear while making a left turn and *Poof* goes the side of the car.
#7
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could try unhooking both ends and see how they feel. you can also work some lithium grease into the cables this way. if they feel stiff, change them.
there is more to notchy shifting than just cables. what oil are you running in the transmission? anything other than the gm oil can tend to cause notchy or stiff shifting when cold.
there is more to notchy shifting than just cables. what oil are you running in the transmission? anything other than the gm oil can tend to cause notchy or stiff shifting when cold.
#8
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I've seen that stuff since I got my car at 52k sitting at 112k now. Never really noticed stiff shifting somtimes it feels notchy but not every time usally when I'm lazy on the shifts and don't focus i put some grease on it when i did my ottp shifter with the ottp clamp. If your having trouble getting into reverse put it in 1st then R works every time haha
#10
Or are you just saying that you changed them because it was hard to shift?
#12
You need new cables. Please read this entire thread.
https://www.cobaltss.net/forums/driv...everse-320354/
https://www.cobaltss.net/forums/driv...everse-320354/
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