XJ (X350) V8-4.2L (2005)
Shift Cable: All Technical Service Bulletins
A/T - Shift Lever Moves But Won't Shift Gears
XJ307-08
DATE
08/05
XJ range
Inability to Shift Gears
Selector Lever Moves Freely Through J-Gate
Repair Procedure
MODEL
2004-05 MY
XJ range
VIN
G00442-G48700
Issue:
Some XJ range 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.