How a Car Shifter Works
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 Published On Mar 18, 2024

Here's a look inside an automatic transmission shifter mechanism and how it works!

The shifter mechanism is responsible for controlling the cable going to the transmission, providing interlock between gears, inputting the gear position into the vehicle's CANBUS system, selecting the intended gear in manual mode and notifying the driver what gear the vehicle is selected in.

Inside, there are multiple pivot points - one to disengage the selector for manual mode, one main one for the PRND function, and one to pivot the shifter to the side for manual mode. It's made up of a series of small mechanisms, such as little arms that move out of the way to disengage the lever, the shift lock out mechanism, a parking lock solenoid, spring loaded detents and an electronic circuit board that will receive all the inputs from the mechanical components.

This shifter came out of a 2006 Volkswagen Jetta TDI with a dual clutch automatic transmission.

Toyota Corolla automatic transmission shifter:
   • How a Shifter Works  

Infiniti G35 automatic transmission shifter:
   • How a Shifter Works  

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