How to Diagnose and Fix Shifter Issues

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  • čas přidán 29. 04. 2017
  • In this video I am going to show you how you can fix shifting problems on your car. Whether you can't get your shifter lever out of park, or your shifter indicator is not matching the position of your shift lever, I am going to show you how the system operates so you can diagnose all said issues.
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Komentáře • 203

  • @aut0psy87
    @aut0psy87 Před 2 měsíci +3

    Bro, people like you are the unsung heroes of society. Thanks a lot, man 👍

  • @konnersehn9287
    @konnersehn9287 Před 4 lety +8

    I don’t know if your still making videos but this video helped me out beyond belief thank you

  • @HeAhaBro
    @HeAhaBro Před 7 lety +25

    You have the best videos for someone wanting to learn - no waffling, precise, clear, logical, and informative which makes them easy to follow and to understand . My car, my wallet and I thank you!!

  • @MariaRodriguez-bp1tl
    @MariaRodriguez-bp1tl Před rokem

    Thank god I found your video, I was mini panicking when I cleaned my 1995 Toyota Camry transmission range sensor using another video, and after assembling everything, my stick shift wasn't shifting properly, it would indicate the wrong gear. i watched your video about checking the tightness of the nuts on the sensor, went to check mine, prayed that I just needed to tighten it more and boom! That was it.
    Fixed the shifting in the stick shift perfectly and I'm super happy it was a simple fix

  • @MikeJSchindler
    @MikeJSchindler Před 4 lety +3

    Awesome info and well explained - just what I needed. Thank you!

  • @robertfernandez8852
    @robertfernandez8852 Před 4 lety +4

    Over the last few days I have found it impossible to move my automatic gear shift lever into Park. Before I go to the garage I wanted to identify the likely problem. Your video explains in simple terms what has gone wrong and what needs doing. Thank you.

  • @swittw6158
    @swittw6158 Před 2 lety +1

    Excellent video and explanation. The best I have seen on this topic. I found the wire harness was not fully clipped in and locked. You helped me resolve my daughters car issue. Thank you very much.

  • @sarahuniverse1028
    @sarahuniverse1028 Před 4 měsíci

    I absolutely love that you explain how these components work!!! It helps immensely with troubleshooting and just having an overall comprehension of how it all works. Thank you for sharing and putting this online! 😊

  • @eviemint1859
    @eviemint1859 Před 3 lety +2

    Wow so detailed. Best auto repair video I've seen!

  • @prodbygustavo
    @prodbygustavo Před 5 lety +2

    Great video! Simple and to the point. Thank you.

  • @SOLIZ49erFAITHFUL
    @SOLIZ49erFAITHFUL Před 7 lety +1

    Interesting yet pretty simple. A step missed was that you had the car in NEUTRAL but still went forward, the stepped missed was after fixing the loose nut you should have also checked to make sure the vehicle didn't move forward as before in NEUTRAL.
    I still enjoyed this & I hope that you keep supplying us with great info.

    • @sarahnordloh9438
      @sarahnordloh9438 Před 2 lety +1

      He did check that it moved in the correct direction

  • @frankgriffin6977
    @frankgriffin6977 Před 5 lety

    Great Video. Very informative, thank you for sharing.

  • @jayberavance1255
    @jayberavance1255 Před 2 lety

    I'm happy to watch your video everytime,it helps me a lot & learn about basic troubleshooting,keep it Boss.

  • @valeriebaca6566
    @valeriebaca6566 Před 2 lety +1

    Thank you for the help. Very thorough. Liked the diagrams!

  • @GodofKings-Raj
    @GodofKings-Raj Před 2 lety

    Your videos are always informative

  • @hngrypanda5973
    @hngrypanda5973 Před 6 lety

    Good video compadre. Saludos desde Chicago

  • @YXUHUNTER
    @YXUHUNTER Před 7 lety

    Great videos! Thank you!!

  • @mansouralblooshi3004
    @mansouralblooshi3004 Před 7 lety

    Thanks for sharing knowledge. Like👍

  • @SuperMIKevin
    @SuperMIKevin Před rokem

    I really enjoyed this video 😊
    Who knew something being loose could cause so many problems?

  • @chungaleta1234
    @chungaleta1234 Před 7 lety +4

    I always learn something from your vids. thanks for sharing your vast knowledge.

  • @paulofernandesjr
    @paulofernandesjr Před 4 lety

    One more subscriber! Great video, thank you.

  • @ProcrafterPvP
    @ProcrafterPvP Před 2 lety

    My transmission leaked hella fluid from a return like that slipped out while driving down the highway and locked up got it replaced and had that problem checked out the return line like you said and that was the problem the whole time thanks!!

  • @michellempierce
    @michellempierce Před rokem

    thank you! I've been having shifter cable issues. I needed this

  • @alexdashevsky2180
    @alexdashevsky2180 Před 5 lety

    Love your videos

  • @oscarp1800
    @oscarp1800 Před 4 lety

    Great video bro! Gracias!!!

  • @peterswanepoel2807
    @peterswanepoel2807 Před 2 lety

    Again an excellent video Good info You Speak loud and clear and to the point YOUR the greatest Thanks a ton

  • @garyslaby1853
    @garyslaby1853 Před 11 měsíci

    Great video, very clear and I also like the use of the white board.

  • @vapingnewfie6562
    @vapingnewfie6562 Před 10 měsíci

    Exactly what I was looking for, thank you very much. Subbed

  • @kristoffmclean6695
    @kristoffmclean6695 Před 4 lety +1

    Thank you really helped alot

  • @VexingFob
    @VexingFob Před 4 lety +1

    Wow. This a great tutorial. Is replacing a neutral safety switch expensive to fix?

  • @Leto4900
    @Leto4900 Před 2 lety

    thanks for that great explanation.
    it was helpful 👍👍👍

  • @jafar633
    @jafar633 Před 2 lety

    Very useful! Thanks

  • @conquistadortl9892
    @conquistadortl9892 Před 2 lety

    awesome work 👏 helped me out thanks

  • @AllPraiseToYah
    @AllPraiseToYah Před 2 lety

    You're the man!

  • @charleshoward9983
    @charleshoward9983 Před 7 lety +1

    Good video Thanks for the info.

  • @mairegency3975
    @mairegency3975 Před 3 lety +1

    Hi! I just want to ask if its normal to hear a clicking/clunking sound when you press the shift button to change from Park to Reverse/Drive. The shift button only makes sounds when its on park and its a little bit loud.. Thanks!

  • @lunnic88
    @lunnic88 Před 2 lety

    Thank you so much, bro...helped me a lot...

  • @wimadehi8116
    @wimadehi8116 Před rokem

    Your are good teacher ❤

  • @shaylacheever9008
    @shaylacheever9008 Před 6 měsíci

    You are a lifesaver!!!!thank you!!!!!

  • @RonnieAlmore-qd9tq
    @RonnieAlmore-qd9tq Před rokem

    Man that's good car info

  • @newls1
    @newls1 Před 7 lety +14

    love the dog

  • @PetitCorpsSalade
    @PetitCorpsSalade Před 7 lety

    Could you do the same about manual cars? I'm interested especially in why a shifter would shake a lot at all times but even more so when cold (worst is at start up). Thanks a lot for all your videos mate! They're all very well explained :)

    • @myRatchets
      @myRatchets  Před 7 lety +4

      I just bought a project with a manual, said project will have a lot of video's done on it. stay tuned :)

  • @vikaghostwave
    @vikaghostwave Před rokem +1

    Ford mustang just had a trans rebuild everything clicks in to place except when I go from drive to reverse its a little off. I can feel it but it will pass the R a bit then I have to pull it down to make sure its clicked in . This only happens when I do from drive to reverse not park to reverse or any of the others what could it Be ? Is it the shifter ? Please answer if possible thanks :)

  • @PeterBissonnette
    @PeterBissonnette Před 2 lety +9

    This is a fantastic video. The explanation is clear and there's no unnecessary monologuing, aside from the dog joke, which was well-timed and actually funny! Congratulations on making a great video! Subscribing!

  • @elijahcisco2694
    @elijahcisco2694 Před 2 lety

    great video

  • @Dyverze25
    @Dyverze25 Před 6 měsíci

    Awesome vid 🎉cheers

  • @lynnehardman7057
    @lynnehardman7057 Před 6 měsíci

    Your white board really explained things that I can understand as a women it made sense thank you for keeping us in mind great way to communicate about the cable system thank you

  • @hemexchauhan7204
    @hemexchauhan7204 Před 2 lety

    You are awesome bro

  • @billyr9840
    @billyr9840 Před 7 lety

    Nice !

  • @adidaelm2001
    @adidaelm2001 Před 4 lety

    Would this apply to a 2008 Hyundai elantra as well? As far as where to adjust shifting cable

  • @martinlim6204
    @martinlim6204 Před rokem

    THanks for the great video. I am troubleshooting a Chev Captiva, it just able to move for not more than 30s when put to D. Thereafter, the D and R not effecting any movement of the car. No DTC registered. Could this be something to do with the shifter or cable? Bgrds Martin

  • @patrickmcdaniel8123
    @patrickmcdaniel8123 Před 9 měsíci +2

    New battery, engine runs, but stick shift wont come out of park? Why?

  • @warshatube
    @warshatube Před 7 lety +1

    awesome

  • @warrdatt8312
    @warrdatt8312 Před 6 lety

    Hello, I installed an engine and transmission together in my 2003 Honda Accord 4 cylinder, now I can’t get the car out of park. I must’ve did something wrong with the shifter cable when connecting it to the transmission and the gear shifter. Do you know how can I adjust the cable on my car? I put the key in slot to release from Park but the shifter still does not move. The car starts and the indicator on the cluster light shows it in park. can you share your insight please
    Thank You

  • @RICREYNOLDSMUSIC
    @RICREYNOLDSMUSIC Před 4 lety

    Can you direct me on shifter does not move on 2001 lexas rx300? Brake lights work but VSC alarm comes on when the shift will not move out of park unless releasing safety switch.

  • @whatjoshydoestv6741
    @whatjoshydoestv6741 Před 4 lety +1

    Thanks for the video. Question: on a cold start, when I put it in drive, the car won’t move. Theres a long delay until it moves on it’s own when the brake is released. Or I have to press the gas a little bit to get it to move. Any idea why it does that? Only happens on cold start. 2000 VW beetle 1.8T

    • @JM-qt5mg
      @JM-qt5mg Před 4 lety

      Dude I have the same exact problem with my Altima. Exactly the same. Did u find anything out??

  • @brandy_lish
    @brandy_lish Před 4 lety

    hey i have a 98 elantra an when im in drive an an driving it starts making a noise,kinda sounds like when your trying to drive but its in neutral,and i have to move the shifter around to stop or take my foot off the gas,i no its my trans but does that mean its done or could it be something else? an my check engine popped on to

  • @austenlejeune2599
    @austenlejeune2599 Před 4 lety

    Yo I changed my cv axles on my 2006 acura mdx. I went to test drive and it did not roll in idle reverse. Now it didnt wanna go back into park without grinding something. What's my issue ?

  • @Space_Nugget001
    @Space_Nugget001 Před 7 lety

    Awesome :D and keep up the great videos. Oh just curious where is he located? since im curious to know :D.

    • @myRatchets
      @myRatchets  Před 7 lety +1

      I am in Socal, thanks for watching.

    • @Space_Nugget001
      @Space_Nugget001 Před 7 lety

      Whoop whoop thanks for the info. Well long story short I was a watching chrixfix channel and I came upon yours, and I do like the way you give detail within your videos. With demonstration of how to fix it or diagnoses and stuff. So, now I am a fan and these tricks has started to help out, but although I am not great I do learn what I can for my own car. And yeah, I may have to take to to a shop since I am limited on space and things I can store for tools, but for the time being this helps out. So I want to say thank you for the hard work in making your video's, and keep up the great work. Oh by the way im all so from SoCal :D.
      A side not, it is difficult to find shops that can do the work right without being scammed or over price and so on, but based on your videos and the way you work I may( cough couch) become a new customer. But thank you again and stay awesome :D

  • @irondisciple2984
    @irondisciple2984 Před 10 měsíci

    I have a question. My cars shifter seems to have messed up. But i had days prior to it failing now that it seemed to struggle to put it on park. Like when you shift it from drive to park, right before it reaches its position it already gets set on park when it worked fine but then it would put itself on park just when the shifter reached the limit it moves to when its on park. Now my shifter stopped working and i cant set it on park to turn off or turn on it can't turn on since its not on park. Im curious if the shifter cable got loose. Ill have to check.

  • @wyattoneable
    @wyattoneable Před 7 lety +2

    Your white board of knowledge is always appreciated. Your a pretty good artist too! great tips and editing.

    • @myRatchets
      @myRatchets  Před 7 lety

      I am glad you liked the video, however I am a lousy artist unless I have a ruler.

  • @Ali-jabbar
    @Ali-jabbar Před 3 lety

    Very useful, thanks.
    Can I ask, my car shows gear 1on dashboard when I shift the lever on D, Which makes me drive it in manual mode only, can be the same thing in the video?

    • @liontamer182
      @liontamer182 Před rokem

      Did you ever find the answer to that question? Mine is doing the same thing

  • @wshyarramadhan7777
    @wshyarramadhan7777 Před 3 lety

    good luck bro

  • @nunochoosesfreedom
    @nunochoosesfreedom Před 3 lety

    I have a question... what will happen if you leave the cable like it was? Any safe mode (limp mode) is triggered?

  • @TAS1965
    @TAS1965 Před 4 lety

    My son’s 01 Hyundai Sonata is stuck in park, won’t move at all. It’s been sitting for awhile so do you think the linkage is just rusted?

  • @alannobakht8503
    @alannobakht8503 Před 3 měsíci

    Awesome tips-- however, I have with my 2014 Hyundai Tucson shifter not moving out of Park- P without OBDII Error.. But my Brake light was OK so I went to 3-different mechanics, one said it the brake switch that provides power to the Park-shift Solenoid, the second put scanner on the car and said the BCM is not working properly and the third said it is the Shifter-Solenoid is BAD. Also the Solenoid MUST click to TURN a Plastic assembly to let the shifter to come out of the "P" anytime you press the brake to go to Drive or Reverse.

  • @marycooley9561
    @marycooley9561 Před 4 lety

    Have a 2004 Hyundai Santa fe 3.5. Changes out of gears on it's own. Goes from drive to sport mode on it's own. Any ideas?

  • @macy-a-7151
    @macy-a-7151 Před 4 měsíci

    thank you this might help my dad

  • @devonmisner8917
    @devonmisner8917 Před 3 lety

    Shifter assembly is going out could that cause your transmission to go into limp mode it has trouble getting all the way down into drive and sometimes does the neutral and drive we're can't tell which one it's in so I think it is my shifter assembly what would that cause a transmission to go into limp mode

  • @alyl2064
    @alyl2064 Před 3 lety

    So, my car won't let me switch into* park or reverse sometimes. My break lights still work but I have been unable to find a video for the specific issue.
    All will be fine and then I'll get home and go to put it in park, but it won't shift past neutral (won't go up to reverse or park) unless I manually override. My fuses aren't blown, although one looks a little bit less fresh than the others on the prongs

  • @heartmonger751
    @heartmonger751 Před 5 lety

    I asked you before you didnt answer me. I ve mitsubishi mirage automatic. It keep showing brake light on but when u put it on reverse gear it go off but on N D or L it keep on. Help please. I have checked every other sensors they are totally fine

  • @MaquiCastelo
    @MaquiCastelo Před 2 lety

    Hi! I have an Elantra similar model.
    When I shift from any gear to park there’s a "clicking" noise that comes from the gear stick area (not under the hood). Is this a cause for immediate concern or can i still drive it?

    • @yohanpyro
      @yohanpyro Před rokem

      That is the interlock solenoid releasing so you can shift into your desired gear. Completely normal

  • @duduki5
    @duduki5 Před rokem

    Hello, corolla 2013 S - why sometimes it hard to pull gear stick from "P" to "R" and sometimes perfectly ?! maybe there is some kind combination before stoping the car in parking ?!

  • @12012channel
    @12012channel Před 2 lety

    Hello, I have a shifter that is stuck in park. I may have found the reason why. When I push the shift lever button to start the mechanism to push the rod down( the one with the triangular piece on top) into the middle of the bigger cylinder. It does not go into the middle but instead gets stuck on the edge. How do I fix that?

  • @yohanpyro
    @yohanpyro Před rokem +1

    got a 2016 elantra. brake switch is good but shift interlock wont release to allow me to shift. also had the same exact issue with a 2010 elantra. any testing help or advice would be greatly appreciated thanks

    • @SL-pg4dh
      @SL-pg4dh Před 10 měsíci

      Hi, did you ever get it fixed? I'm having the same problem with my 2009 Hyundai sonata

  • @WillieCleo
    @WillieCleo Před 4 lety +3

    Awesome information! Thank you. I couldn't get my lever to move, followed your advise and it worked. People were telling me to trash my car, can you imagine? Now I have to figure out how to get my motor oil to circulate throughout since the wrong oil was put in it twice and finally the proper oil was put in it. It shrubs and has trouble pulling. Any suggestions???

  • @suregains_tip8722
    @suregains_tip8722 Před 3 lety

    Is the automatic shift gear repairable?

  • @randystein1228
    @randystein1228 Před 2 lety

    My 2012 elantras problem I'm having is that ,after the car is warmed up and driving like 15- 20 miles , I lose the shift indicator on the dash cluster and the shifter gets stuck in neutral or at park , I have to release it from the shift lock with a small screw driver , then I can drive , if I shut the car off and restart it the cluster lights up I can then shift to drive but then it gets stuck again and I have to start the process over. Once the car is parked over night or for long hours , I can drive with no problem until this acts uo again. What can cause this problem?
    TIA

  • @ed2335
    @ed2335 Před 4 lety

    Crossed trailer wires, and now santa fe shifter wont shift. Have to press shift inhibit button. Can you suggest anything? I feel like its a fuse?

  • @user-ot5ct4gk9f
    @user-ot5ct4gk9f Před 11 měsíci

    How much does it cost including labor chan=rges to adjust this shift gear?

  • @samuelgarza9812
    @samuelgarza9812 Před 8 měsíci

    I have a Chevy traverse lt 2018 when I move the shifter all the way down it won’t go to low BUT if I put it if drive let it click then it will let me go all the way to low gear is that normal? Runs fine

  • @patrickconnolly9335
    @patrickconnolly9335 Před rokem

    I have a el80e i have a internal mode switch invalid range code but dont know what cauld be causing it or where to start but i changed internal mode switch what else cauld be at fault

  • @nayabnoba5482
    @nayabnoba5482 Před 3 lety

    Hi if you don't mind can you help me i have santa fe 2008 with 2.7 engine gear leaver stuck on reverse means r its don't move and i can not start my car

  • @solzok7962
    @solzok7962 Před měsícem

    Thanks goat

  • @EARTHKEENING
    @EARTHKEENING Před 4 měsíci +1

    Can stuck on neutral prevent car from starting ? 2012 hyundai elantra .

  • @big_R_
    @big_R_ Před 7 lety +2

    Sometimes my shifter light doesn't come on but other times it does, could this be a sign of bad wiring or the bulb going out? (2010 escape 112k miles)

    • @pywindmillz
      @pywindmillz Před 7 lety +1

      Ray Klotz no, it's not properly seated. push forward on ur shifter and the light should click on

    • @big_R_
      @big_R_ Před 7 lety

      Ok thanks, I'll give it a try

  • @NikeSoccerTennis
    @NikeSoccerTennis Před 4 lety

    what about a nissan altima 2005, the shifter got stuck on parking and all the lights on the roof dont work anymore

  • @cristiandeanda6970
    @cristiandeanda6970 Před 5 lety

    on my dashboard my truck shows park and on the shift lever it shows drive and the wheels move?

  • @boatengdarkwa8072
    @boatengdarkwa8072 Před 8 měsíci

    Pls do you a video on how to replace the shift selector cable for Hyundai Elantra 2013?

  • @clintmurray9815
    @clintmurray9815 Před 2 lety

    On my 2021 Lexus GX I had a problem with the shifter blocked from shifting into park. I had already turned off the engine, but I could not turn off the accessory mode. I tried pushing the lockout button, but that didn't work. I disconnected the battery for a few minutes, but as soon as I reconnected the battery the accessory mode lit up again. I disconnected the battery again, and returned after an hour. That worked and now could shift into park. After a day it is still working okay. I had been in the habit of turning off the engine, then shifting into park, and then turning off accessory mode. From now on I will shift into park before I shut down the engine.

  • @jgjg3848
    @jgjg3848 Před 3 lety

    My button doesn't do anything. I can shift between gears without pressing the button. I just had a new transmission shifter cable installed and now my shifter gear button doesn't engage. I can put the car in all gears without pressing the button now. This makes me nervous because it isn't actually "locking" in any position now. Any suggestions?

  • @forbesy8568
    @forbesy8568 Před 2 lety

    brilliant

  • @CKT1138
    @CKT1138 Před 6 lety

    My car goes into Park but the light for Park on my dash won't always light up and until it does (usually achieved by pulling back or wiggling the shifter) I can't remove my key

  • @aymenmohamed1134
    @aymenmohamed1134 Před 8 měsíci

    Awesome

  • @myselfcet
    @myselfcet Před 5 lety

    I have 2006 Sonata 2.4l . My problem is when i put in Drive, the console does not show 'D' if i put in Manual mode, there is no indication. also the cruise is not setting. I think all are connected, but not able to figure out the problem.
    Gear indicator shows P, R, N . there is no problem with gear shifting also. Can anybody help

  • @pedrohanandez2668
    @pedrohanandez2668 Před 10 měsíci

    I have a 2012 Murano it shifts fine but I have to wiggle it a little bit to have go into a specific gear what could be the problem?

  • @GodofKings-Raj
    @GodofKings-Raj Před 2 lety

    I need your assistance regarding hyundai i20 automatic..can you?

  • @ds2985
    @ds2985 Před 2 lety

    Hi mate my car will shit into drive but not move just revs. But it moves in reverse no problem. Any idea what the problem could be?

  • @joywatkins9092
    @joywatkins9092 Před 2 měsíci

    My 2015Hyundai Elantra won’t shut off in park. If I put it in neutral or Reverse it goes off. Is that a sensor or ecm problem?

  • @andrewpena4020
    @andrewpena4020 Před 4 lety

    What could cause the sport shifter not to work ?