What is a Shifter Cable and how much does it cost to replace in a 1990 Honda?

Question

I have a 1990 honda and its stuck in park. the mechanic says its the "shifter cable" . What's the average cost for that repair? I dont want to get ripped off by these guys.

Answer 1

Before you get carried away, the problem may be with a shift interlock rather than the cable. On these cars you have a system that prevents you from taking the car out of park without having your foot on the brake. It's called the shift interlock system. If there is a problem with the brake light switch or circuit then the control doesn't "know" you have your foot on the brake. first thing to do is to check to see if you have brake lights that are "On" when you step on the brake. if they are not on, the problem is usually with the brake light switch. If they do work, you can look in the owners manual to see where the manual release for the shift interlock is. usually you have to pry up the rectangular trim plate that goes around the shifter to find the interlock release slot on the older hondas. When you get the trim plat up you simply insert a key into the slot, push down on the key then move the selector out of park to neutral while you are pressing down on the key. then you can start the car in neutral. newer hondas have a rubber plug in the trim plate that can be removed for the same purpose.
It would be very unusual for you to need the shift cable
hope that helps

Answer 2

Gear Shifter Cable

Answer 3

I own a transmission shop, and I can tell you this; the cable is broken. The cable goes from the shifter to the transmission to change gears with. When it breaks you can't change to any other gear. This cable is a dealer item, meaning you can't purchase it from a parts store. The cost of the cable is pretty high, and even a used one out of a junkyard is expensive. Now, with all of this in mind no-one can tell you the cost of having it done without knowing the cost of the cable. The shop will get you for about 2 hours labor to change it. You could call a dealer and see what the cable will cost, and add about $60 per. hour labor to the cost, and you should be in the ballpark.
Glad to help out, Good Luck!!!

Answer 4

i own a repair shop,and this is what puts it in gear when you move the shifter to one if its positions,there not too bad expensive and don't cost that much to install either the whole thing shouldn't cost you over 125.00 bucks at the very most,but that's what it is,, and does,and its not a hard job so they cant say it takes all day to do this,good luck i hope his helps.