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2001 Ranger shift indicator problems

Old Feb 12, 2016 | 11:37 AM
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2001 Ranger shift indicator problems

After taking apart my instrument panel to change the bulbs, I went to reconnect everything, but now the gear shift indicator isn't working. I can change gears fine, and everything else on the instrument panel works just fine.

The copper cable that connects to the shifter doesn't move when the shifter does.

Is there a way to fix this problem, or do I need to find a replacement cable?
 
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Old Feb 25, 2016 | 10:11 PM
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I ended up being able to fix later that day. I took it all back apart and found there is a white plastic piece that attaches to the indicator and the instrument cluster that came detached. I put it back in and everything works great again.
 
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Old Feb 25, 2016 | 11:08 PM
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Good to know as I will be ripping mine out tomorrow. Thanks for the tip.
 
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