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Walter Hale Aug 22, 2020 06:12 PM

Truck won't shift gears
 
We have a 1999 ram 2500 2wd automatic that will not shift gears. It feels like the gear shift isn't connected to anything anymore. We can move the gear shifter from park to 1st but the linkage on the other side of the firewall doesn't move. Anyone have an idea of how to fix the issue?

HeyYou Aug 23, 2020 08:39 AM

Did something break in the column??

Walter Hale Aug 23, 2020 09:37 AM

Not that I know of.

HeyYou Aug 23, 2020 10:43 AM

If the column shifter moves, but, the linkage underneath does not....... Somethin' ain't right. Block the wheels, crawl under the truck, and see if you can move the shift linkage by hand. (key off.)

Walter Hale Aug 23, 2020 11:16 AM


Originally Posted by HeyYou (Post 3490687)
If the column shifter moves, but, the linkage underneath does not....... Somethin' ain't right. Block the wheels, crawl under the truck, and see if you can move the shift linkage by hand. (key off.)

Yes, I am able to move it by hand.

HeyYou Aug 23, 2020 01:25 PM

Then something is definitely broke. May need to replace the column. So far as I know, individual parts are not available.

Walter Hale Aug 23, 2020 03:50 PM

Ok, thanks for the info. I will look for a replacement column.

HeyYou Aug 23, 2020 05:55 PM

Careful doing that. Airbags can kill. :D


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