how do you repair a broken gear shifter
25

Asked by stuckstill2000 Jun 21, 2008 at 12:49 AM about the 2000 Dodge Caravan FWD

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

My gear shift locked, I couldn't get it out of park. Then all of a sudden my shifter poped and now the handle moves loosly but it won't put the car in gear. I have had no previous trouble with the transmission in fact it drove fine all that day until the shifter handle locked. The vehicle starts up still but I just cant drive her. Where abouts in the mechanism of the gear shift handle is the issue?

2 Answers
35

Beren answered 15 years ago

it sounds like you've snaped the linkage, wat sort of car is it

2 people found this helpful.
Mark helpful
105

Keith1007 answered 15 years ago

I'm stating the obvious here, but do you have your foot on the brake when you try to move the gearshift? I had this problem with my Sebring and it took me a week to figure out why it would go into gear one day and not the next. and on my 1997 Venture the gearshift sometimes won't move sometimes unless I move the steering wheel. Other than that you will have to look under the hood and see if the linkage is hung up or broken somewhere.

2 people found this helpful.
Mark helpful

Your Answer:

Related Questions

  • how do you repair a broken gear shifter 2 Answers

    My gear shift locked, I couldn't get it out of park. Then all of a sudden my shifter poped and now the handle moves loosly but it won't put the car in gear. I have had no previous trouble with the tra...

    2000 Dodge Caravan FWD

    -

    Maintenance & Repair

  • how do you change spark plugs in a 1999 dodge caravan 1 Answer

    how do you change spark plugs in a 1999 dodge caravan

    1999 Dodge Caravan SE FWD

    -

    Maintenance & Repair

  • how do you remove the transmission? 4 Answers

    i need to remove and reinstall a transmission on my caravan and need the instructions on how to do so

    1996 Dodge Caravan

    -

    Maintenance & Repair

  • do you have a picture of how a alternato belt is put on??? Thanks. 1 Answer

    HI, I need a picture of how a alternator belt is put on??? Thanks Lance.

    1998 Dodge Caravan FWD

    -

    Maintenance & Repair

  • ignition and gear shifter 2 Answers

    I tried to start my van about an hour after driving it a few miles to a doctor's appointment and then back home. I put the key in the ignition. It will not turn at all. The gear shift lever will ...

    1998 Dodge Caravan

    -

    Maintenance & Repair

Shortcuts

Search Dodge Caravan Questions

CarGurus Experts

  • #1
    Paul
    Reputation
    2,070
  • #2
    tenspeed
    Reputation
    1,610
  • #3
    Dan Ritz
    Reputation
    1,530
View All

Find great deals from top-rated dealers

Search

Related Models For Sale

Used Dodge Grand Caravan
114 Great Deals out of 1,969 listings starting at $2,495
Used Honda Odyssey
30 Great Deals out of 829 listings starting at $2,495
Used Chrysler Town & Country
7 Great Deals out of 119 listings starting at $3,900
Used Dodge RAM 1500
95 listings starting at $9,594
Used Dodge RAM Van
2 listings
Used Toyota Sienna
48 Great Deals out of 624 listings starting at $2,499
Used Dodge Durango
54 Great Deals out of 1,902 listings starting at $6,987
Used Jeep Wrangler
132 Great Deals out of 5,983 listings starting at $8,990

Content submitted by Users is not endorsed by CarGurus, does not express the opinions of CarGurus, and should not be considered reviewed, screened, or approved by CarGurus. Please refer to CarGurus Terms of Use. Content will be removed if CarGurus becomes aware that it violates our policies.