S-Type (X200) V8-4.2L (2005)
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Shift Cable: All Technical Service Bulletins
A/T - Cannot Select Gears With Shifter
S-TYPE
S307-20
DATE: 08-05
MODEL:
2003-05 MY
S-TYPE
VIN:
M45255-N52047
Inability to Shift Gears - Selector Lever Moves Freely Through J-Gate - Repair Procedure
Issue:
Some S-TYPE vehicles, within the above VIN range, may experience a condition where the selector lever can move, but the transmission will not shift
out of gear. Depending on the gear selected at the time of failure, the engine may not start.
Cause:
Selector lever cable bracket retaining bolts loose/adrift.
Action:
Should a customer express concern, follow the Service Instruction outlined below.
1.
Raise vehicle on lift.
2.
Remove the selector cable bracket retaining bolts (Illustration 1).
3.
Clean retaining bolts threads and apply Loctite 243.
