I have a 95 SL1 5-speed manual. Bought it new in 95 and until tonight about
the biggest problem I have ever had with it was a bad motor in my drivers
window.

Tonight though that changed. I was backing out of my driveway, when I was
out in the street I went to shift into first and I am not really sure what
happened. The shifter started flopping around like it disengaged from the
transmission and the car remained stuck in reverse.

I am guessing that what ever part connects the shift handle to the
transmission must have broke. Does anyone know if that is possible or have
any other idea what may have happened? Any ideas on how long this type of
fix takes and at what cost?

I know that it is not the clutch, that is still fine and I can still drive
the car, but only in reverse. Even if it were the clutch I could float the
gears if I had to.

I am supposed to be going out of town this Sunday and not having a car will
put a real damper on my vacation plans.

Thanks for any ideas yall may have.

Mark.

"Zaphod" <cmarkd (AT) mindspring (DOT) com> wrote

The shifter is connected to the transmission by 2 cables. 1 of the
cables may have become disconnected or broke. Relatively easy to see
where they hook onto the transmission.

Ken

Look between the transmission and firewall on the drivers side, you will see
the cables. A little bit back from where they attach to the transmission itself
is a cable holder on the case of the transmission. A little clip that looks
like a horseshoe goes into the holder and keeps the cable from moving. I had
one of the clips fall out and it left me with only 3-4-5 & R and I had to drive
the car home like that. Try looking there.