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12-18-2016 | 10:08 PM

pelicantroopleader

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5 speed shifter problem

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the cable end should just snap back on it is reusable, so should just snap back on, if not and it pops off just shifting while the car is parked then , you'll need a new cable.
some members are parting out their HHR's perhaps they might have a used one available.

Lower gears 2nd, 4th, & reverse arent responding. How do I check my cable?

12-19-2016 | 08:12 AM

donbrew

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Lower gears 2nd, 4th, & reverse arent responding. How do I check my cable?

Welcome!

Start by looking at it. Driver side below the under hood fuse box.

Is the Check Engine Light on?

12-19-2016 | 10:47 AM

pelicantroopleader

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Yes check engine light is on. Took to a mechanic and he said replace both cables. How do I do that and what parts are needed? Trying to see if i can do this.

12-19-2016 | 10:57 AM

donbrew

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What are the code numbers?

There is only one cable.

It is pretty much a "intuitive" remove and replace. If you are mechanically inclined it is doable, otherwise pay someone.

12-19-2016 | 11:00 AM

pelicantroopleader

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What are the code numbers?

There is only one cable.

It is pretty much a "intuitive" remove and replace. If you are mechanically inclined it is doable, otherwise pay someone.

Code numbers? There are two cables. One upper on top that i can reach easily and one under that one that connects to a horse shoe looking thing.

12-19-2016 | 11:04 AM

pelicantroopleader

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What are the code numbers?

There is only one cable.

It is pretty much a "intuitive" remove and replace. If you are mechanically inclined it is doable, otherwise pay someone.

Mine is having the same problem as
http://www.justanswer.com/chevy/56wz7-chevrolet-hhr-lt-hhr-manual-transmission-shifting.html
But mine is 2nd, 4th, & reverse not working.

12-19-2016 | 11:06 AM

Oldblue

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Automatic transmission cable

Chevrolet HHR SHIFT CONTROL/AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

Is the transmission end engaged or broken?

12-19-2016 | 11:08 AM

pelicantroopleader

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Originally Posted by donbrew

What are the code numbers?

There is only one cable.

It is pretty much a "intuitive" remove and replace. If you are mechanically inclined it is doable, otherwise pay someone.

2nd, 4th, and reverse-when you try to put it in those gears it wont hold just shifter stick just goes back to neutral position. I can mess with top shifter cable to put it in 2nd and 4th but cant move cable enough to get it into reverse gear.