Shift linkage Issue? WTF?

[Murdered0ut150]

So last night i made a quick run to the market, barely 5 miles away if that. On my way back, came to a stop sign - clutch in > neutral > looked > clutch in an go to put it in first and i get this???

I literally cannot feel any gear and can rotate the shifter 360 degrees in a circle. Seems to be stuck in 4th i think.

Wasn't beating on it and haven't had a spirited drive in months... what gives? I dropped it off at the dealership this morning but wanted to see if anyone else has had this issue and what it could be / worth me purchasing any upgraded components. What a great Monday.

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[Anthony 05 GT]

Sounds like the linkage rod came disconnected or broke

 

[Jobodizo]

There's only one screw holding the linkage to the input shaft on the transmission. Could be that backed out. There are also, what, 3 joints in the "floppy d" linkage? Either way, if it isn't seeing gates you're not connected to the transmission. Might be a good time for an MGW, Barton, or Triax. I love my MGW. :-)

 

[Murdered0ut150]

There's only one screw holding the linkage to the input shaft on the transmission. Could be that backed out. There are also, what, 3 joints in the "floppy d" linkage? Either way, if it isn't seeing gates you're not connected to the transmission. Might be a good time for an MGW, Barton, or Triax. I love my MGW. :-)

Thanks for the reply I appreciate it. Quick update the dealership called and said two of the bolts that mount it to the trans , 1 was gone and the 2nd was holding on by a thread :/. The BEST news is it’s not stock lol, previous owner within 9k miles of owning it dropped something in it aftermarket ( hoping it’s a Barton haha) they’re calling me back tmrw because they had moved onto another car and didn’t take 2 secs to look what brand it was.


I was always thinking, why are so many people complaining about the stock shifter, mine seems incredibly awesome hahah I guess the previous owner installed with his eyes closed smh...

 

[Jobodizo]

two of the bolts that mount it to the trans , 1 was gone and the 2nd was holding on by a thread :/.

I think that almost HAS to be an MGW then. The Barton and Steeda both use the stock linkage, so there would only be 1 screw. Previous owner probably just didn't use lockite on it, which is ridiculous because they GIVE you little pouches in the install kit. Glad it wasn't something major.

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