1997 covette transmission cable replacement

Yes, it is Cable Operated.

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Could be a cable adjustment or the cables need replaced.

Is this an automatic? or standard transmission? If standard, you may be talking about the clutch cable? Usually, the transmissions are controlled by Linkage between the transmission and the shift lever. Better detail if you are DIY is a repair manual. you will want one next time. Your library may have one, you auto parts store, or try filepeep.com if they have it, or try manualslib.com

A speedometer cable on a 1997 model year?I doubt it has one! It most likely has a vehicle speed sensor(all electronic).These sensors can go bad,should be easily replaceable from the outside of the transmission.

start at the throttle linkage and disconnect there follow routing of old cable and place new one in same was old cable and finish at the transmission, suggest a chilton or hayes repair manual with diagrams and step directions, and helps with future repairs, auto stores around $30

Those dont have a speedo cable they have a sensor and if it is shot the transmission wont shift because it never gives the signal to do so. Good luck!

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

Does the shifter move freely or is there resistance?

If it moves freely, the problem is a broken cable. If it has resistance, the problem is in the transmission

first of all, check the kickdown cable to transmission. it may be out of adjustment. or just bad.if its the cable out of adjustment, it is sure cheaper then a tranny.

1. the automatic transmission for bmw 328i 1997 move to front to rear