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  1. #1 Is this why i can't use my shifter? 
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    Ok can't use the shifter without pressing the shift lock switch. Did some digging and found this

    Why is this cut smh. What exactly are these wires that have been cut?
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    Bump bump


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    What do you mean you can't shift without pressing the shift lock lever? Like from D-1? or from park to reverse to drive? And where are those wires located, and what year?

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    if those wires are in the console, that could be why its locked in park on you. look for a plug with cut wires where ever its located.

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    I had the same problem and the wires had to be soldered back together.
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    99 gtp in a 98 gt shell. Those wires are under the center console right by the shifter.

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    look at the shifter for the other end of those cut wires. or for where the plug should be.

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    The plug for those should be on the base of the shift lever. It's kind of a pain to get it out, but I found shifting into 1 helps give you room to wiggle it out.
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    I'd hit a junker and grab the pigtail with about 4 inches of wiring. Reconnect and smile when your car works properly.
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    Funny story. I see no connector. Unless I'm super blind

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    Funny story.. your cars PO probably cut it and then sold it to you. You bought it effed up. Now go get it and fix it.
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    Well i can't be too mad for 500 bucks lol

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    finally found the connector. After looking again. Is there a way to connect to the wires to the connector again? I mean they are cut off at the base of the connector. Can u just pop the silver pieces out?

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    Sure..it's tough w/o the proper tool for pinning etc. Or you can do it the super quick and easy way I suggest.

    Your choice...Battle Royale or BillBoost method.
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    Junkyard here I come lol

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    You're already half-way to a fancy ratchet shifter. Rip out that garbage stock shifter and throw in a B&M Quicksilver.
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    Fixed! Next issue here I come!

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