997 Shifter adjustment

[cmgleason]

I have just installed a 997 OEM shifter into an 04' Targa. This car has 17K miles on it & shifted perfectly prior to the update. I used the old end fittings but did not have the cable adjustment tool 997-424-383-00 to check centering. The 1st -6th shifts seem to work great but getting into reverse requires me to slap the lever hard to the left before the lever will move into reverse gear. Just moving the lever left & forward will not allow the lever to engage reverse. I don't recall it being that difficult with the 996 shifter. I'm thinking that the 997 shifter simply requires a bit more force or possiblly the cable is out of adjustment. Anyone have a similar experience and or does someone have the correct plastic tool for sale or loan? also how is the cable adjusted. Thanks much. I'm near Atlantic city NJ cmg

[Loren]

Your reverse cable adjustment (blue cable) is off. You will need the alignment tool to adjust.

As I recall the tool is just a few dollars.

[cmgleason]

Thanks Loren Can you point me to how the cabel is adjusted? Does it screw out at the console or elsewhere?

Your reverse cable adjustment (blue cable) is off. You will need the alignment tool to adjust.

As I recall the tool is just a few dollars.

[Loren]

Thanks Loren Can you point me to how the cabel is adjusted? Does it screw out at the console or elsewhere?

Your reverse cable adjustment (blue cable) is off. You will need the alignment tool to adjust.

As I recall the tool is just a few dollars.

Did you read the instruction here and B&M's short shifter instructions?

The threaded end of the cable is the adjustment.

[cmgleason]

Yes I did but the B & M instructions simply say to go back to step 35 if one encouters resistence. That step has you installing the base. I did not see apicture of the adjustment but now that I know it is a threaded end I will find it. Thanks much!!

Thanks Loren Can you point me to how the cabel is adjusted? Does it screw out at the console or elsewhere?

Your reverse cable adjustment (blue cable) is off. You will need the alignment tool to adjust.

As I recall the tool is just a few dollars.

Did you read the instruction here and B&M's short shifter instructions?

The threaded end of the cable is the adjustment.

[Loren]

That is why I always count threads (from the end). If it worked before the short shifter it should work after the short shifter.

[perryinva]

You don't actually turn or adjust anythjing threaded..I don't think it's actually a thread, but lots of consecutive rings that appear to be threads. The shifter end snaps down and grabs the rings. Loren is correct, always better to count the rings (threads), then the shifter end HAS to end up in the same place. You do have to remove the center console again, but that's it. When in Neutral the shift knob should be pretty much plumb, but can be a little canted towards the driver. I've had the 997 one in mine for over a year, no issues at all, all better than original.

[cmgleason]

Thanks much! That makes it much clearer. I kept trying to turn the rod but eventually ended up placing the ringed fitting in the various groves. Now the reverse shift is fine but I did order the adustment tool from the dealer for $15. After I finish double checking the neutral position anyone needing to borrow that tool let me know & I'll send it along.

You don't actually turn or adjust anythjing threaded..I don't think it's actually a thread, but lots of consecutive rings that appear to be threads. The shifter end snaps down and grabs the rings. Loren is correct, always better to count the rings (threads), then the shifter end HAS to end up in the same place. You do have to remove the center console again, but that's it. When in Neutral the shift knob should be pretty much plumb, but can be a little canted towards the driver. I've had the 997 one in mine for over a year, no issues at all, all better than original.

Edited October 3, 2009 by cmgleason