Adjust shifter cable transmission - 2007 Jaguar S-Type 3.0 Sedan

Replacing the transmission cable on a vehicle can be a complex task that requires some mechanical and electrical knowledge. The transmission cable is responsible for connecting the transmission to the gear shifter mechanism and allowing the driver to change gears.
Here's a general guideline on how to replace the transmission cable on a vehicle:

1. Locate the transmission cable. It runs from the transmission to the gear shifter mechanism and is typically located under the vehicle.
2. Remove the old transmission cable. This typically involves disconnecting the cable from the transmission and the gear shifter mechanism, and removing any clips or retaining bolts that hold the cable in place.
3. Install the new transmission cable. This typically involves connecting the new cable to the transmission and the gear shifter mechanism, and installing any clips or retaining bolts that hold the cable in place.
4. Adjust the cable. Make sure that the cable is properly adjusted and that the transmission is in the correct gear.
5. Test the new cable. Test the new cable by shifting gears and making sure that the transmission is shifting smoothly.

It's important to have a good understanding of the vehicle's transmission and gear shifter mechanism, and to be familiar with the tools and materials needed to do the job properly. Also, make sure to have the right replacement cable for your vehicle.
A professional mechanic or a transmission specialist could be the best choice to do this task. They will have the necessary knowledge and experience to safely and effectively replace the transmission cable on your vehicle.

if it is cable controlled , then there will be an adjustment to position the selection across the gate properly
if it needs adjustment , have the cable inspected as that indicates failing cable

If you can't move the shifter into PARK OR FIRST GEAR manually I would say you need to adjust the cable shifter. Try to move the shifter while someone looks at the transmissions cable underhood and see if the cable move normally and not out of the adjustment lock.
1- At the transmission end cable unhooks the cable from the transmission.
2- Try to move the transmission's selector manually from Park to
D1.
3- If you cannot move the selector then your problem is inside the transmissions.
4- If you can move normally the selector then you have to adjust the cable.

rtm? no symptoms so i must guess, ill say , cant shift. and is not park lock out causing that.
want to read the manual or me to you.'?
ill guess you.

http://www.jeep4x4center.com/knowledge-base/index.htm?utm_source=cj#service

click 1996 to 2001
it replaces like all cables do
detach both ends and remove it. if clamps seen those too.
what matters is adjustment is needed.

some have 2 cables, one to gear box and one to ignition switch.
Chapter 21, page 150 states
REMOVAL
(1) Shift transmission into Park.
(2) Remove shift lever bezel and necessary console
parts for access to shift lever assembly.
(3) Disconnect cable at shift lever and feed cable
through dash panel opening to underside of vehicle.
(4) Raise vehicle.
(5) Disengage cable eyelet at transmission shift
lever and pull cable adjuster out of mounting
bracket. Then remove old cable from vehicle.
INSTALLATION
(1) Route cable through hole in dash panel. Fully
seat cable grommet into dash panel.
(2) Place the auto transmission manual shift control
lever in "Park" detent (rearmost) position and
rotate prop shaft to ensure transmission is in park.
(3) Connect shift cable to shifter mechanism by
snapping cable retaining ears into shifter bracket
and press cable end fitting onto lever ball stud.
(4) Place the floor shifter lever in park position.
Ensure that the pawl is seated within the confines of
the adjustment gauge clip.
(5) Snap the cable into the transmission bracket so
the retaining ears are engaged and connect cable end
fitting onto the manual control lever ball stud.
(6) Lock shift cable into position by pushing
upward on the adjusting lock button.
(7) Remove and discard the shift cable adjustment
gauge clip from the park gate of the shifter.

easy?

I have seen adjusters on the console shifters for GM. You have to remove the handle and pull the bezel and boot off the shifter. Where the cable is mounted to the bracket/ floor, there is some adjustment. But there isn't enough to adjust for what your's is doing. This adjustment is for the shifter handle more than an adjustment for the range. The only thing I can think of is that the shifter arm on the transmission isn't in the right position, mounted to the transmission.. Any thing else wouldn't work.

Not likely a blown transmission. More of a shifter cable issue. There is an adjustment nut on the ****** end. It could be loose or missing. If the nut is fine you have a broken cable.

Maybe the mounting bracket that holds the cable to the transmission is different?

you may have a bent shifter rod under your car. can you pull the rubber boot up on shifter and see if it has not came loose from the shifter inside? you will need to remove the screws that hold the cover on. on the floorboard. if the problems not there,it's on the shifter linkage rod. the bushings in the shifter rods may have gone bad or have been jammed by erratic shifting,or just every day useage.that was solution for manual shift transmission.[this is solution for automatic transmission] your shifter cable may only out of adjustment,or your shifter cable may have stretched due to cold weather or just worn. open your hood, this will take 2 people to work together.one to see the transmission shift on top of transmission,the other to shift the transmission. apply the emergency brake,engine off, shift the gears back and forwards from drive to park. does it look like the cable or linkage has play or slop in it? if it does you can adjust it by putting the car in park and then tighten the bolt on top of the cable,on the top of the transmission. hope this helps and thank you for choosing fixya.com

It sounds like the shifter cable has popped loose.  You should be able to see the shifter cable on the transmission.  See if it is disconnected there.  If it is not, then the cable most likely popped loose at the shifter end.  You might be able to see the cable at the shifter end if you raise the vehicle (safely!) and crawl under there to see it.  Otherwise the shifter will have to be removed to inspect the cable connection on that end.