Gear selector stuck to left side and transmission stays in second gear

Tiny
SAM.CARSON
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  • 2006 KIA SPORTAGE
  • 2.0L
  • 4 CYL
  • 2WD
  • MANUAL
  • 130,000 MILES
I was driving yesterday when I tried to shift to third and realized the shifter wouldn't go any more to the right than the first and second gear I pulled over, and when I tried to start again, from where first gear usually is I found I was still in 2nd. Limped it home took apart the console and found the cable that responds to moving the shifter from left and right wouldn't give anymore cable. That's where I left it. Any advice would be helpful.
Wednesday, July 14th, 2021 AT 4:01 PM

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Tiny
JACOBANDNICKOLAS
  • MECHANIC
  • 110,176 POSTS
Hi,

Either we have a problem with a bushing or a broken cable. Inspect where the cables attach with bushings and make sure none are damaged.

If you find it is one of the cables, I attached the directions below showing how to remove and replace them.

Let me know what you find or if you have other questions.

Take care,

Joe

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Wednesday, July 14th, 2021 AT 9:24 PM

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