psued0m wrote:
> Turns out it was the shifter cables. Had the dealer replace them, and
> haven't had a problem since htne....(knock on simulated wood panelling)
>
> wavy wrote:
> > Same thing happened to me 3 weeks ago!
> > STUPID LINKAGE!
> > Problem was the "front-back" attachment point. The plastic cap that
> > kept
> > the shifting rod/cable fitting in place snapped off. (WHIMPY piece of
> > Engineering!!!)
> > I used a large folder clip (essential huge paperclip) to hold the thing
> > in place.
> > No problems since then!!!
> > -WaV
> >
> > psued0m wrote:
> > > Actually, about 6-7 months ago I did have to have that clip replaced.
> > > I was shifting from 4th to 5th, heard a grinding noise, and then
> > > couldn't shift into 2nd, 4th or reverse. I could shift into 1st, 3rd
> > > and 5th with no problems. So it sounds like it's this problem
> > > recurring?


Just few questions:
What year is your Saturn?
Model? SOHC?
If the dealer replaced the linkage; how much "did it hurt"?

thanks.

daniel r.