×
- Hello
- Login or Register
- Quick Links
- Live Chat
- Track Order
- Parts Availability
- RMA
- Help Center
- Contact Us
- Shop for
- Honda Parts
- Honda Accessories
My Garage
My Account
Cart
Genuine Honda Fit Shift Cable
Transmission Shift Cable- Select Vehicle by Model
- Select Vehicle by VIN
Select Vehicle by Model
orMake
Model
Year
Select Vehicle by VIN
For the most accurate results, select vehicle by your VIN (Vehicle Identification Number).
9 Shift Cables found
Honda Fit Shift Cable
The Honda Fit Shift Cable allows the driver to confidently pick gears by connecting the cabin shifter directly to the transaxle and converting hand movement into sharp gear engagement. Running through a flexible sheath, the Shift Cable transforms the forward and backward throw of the lever into a push and pull motion at the transmission selector arm such that each notch on the gate corresponds to a given gear. Early Fit models with manual gearboxes had a dual-cable set, one for H-pattern selection and one for in-out actuation, whereas automatic versions had a single selector Shift Cable that locked in PRNDL positions. Despite the difference in layouts, both types have the same objective, precise and easy shifts without heavy metal rods. Over the years, Honda experimented with sheath materials and bushing designs to minimize friction and cabin vibration, but some of the most frequent problems are stretching, frayed strands, or cracked bushings that cause a sloppy feel or prevent the transmission from engaging. Because the cable is constantly moving, any play at either end is quickly compounded, so even a slightly elongated eyelet can leave a Fit stuck in Park or refusing second gear on a spirited drive. Ignoring a damaged Shift Cable can also cause dashboard warnings on the later editions of Honda. Regular inspection, light lubrication, and timely replacement of a worn Shift Cable keep every Honda Fit crisp and responsive on the road.
In search of affordable OEM Honda Fit Shift Cable? Consider browsing through our extensive inventory of genuine Honda Fit Shift Cable. Not only do we provide market-leading prices and a manufacturer's warranty, but we also pride ourselves on exceptional customer service and swift delivery.
Honda Fit Shift Cable Parts Questions & Experts Answers
- Q: How to replace the shift cable on Honda Fit?A:Place the shifter in Park and detach the shift cable from the shifter assembly. Remove any exhaust or heat shields to allow access to the shift cable from under the vehicle. Working from under the vehicle, remove the two nuts and shift cable bracket, dislodging the grommet from the floor pan, then pull the shift cable out. Remove the shift cable cover mounting bolts from the side of the transaxle and the two shift cable bracket bolts. Bend the lock washer tabs away from the cable-to-selector lever bolt and remove the bolt, ensuring the lock washer is not lost. Detach the cable from the selector lever and remove the cable from the vehicle, including the bracket. Installation is the reverse of removal, bending the lock washer tabs up against the bolt after installation and adjusting the cable. Place the shift lever in the "N" position and remove the center console if not already done. Remove the nut and shift cable from the shifter assembly pivot, twisting the cable fitting so the tab is at the top before pulling the cable from the shifter bracket. Turn the ignition on and move the shift cable until Neutral "N" is displayed on the instrument cluster. With the shifter lever in "N", insert a 1/4-inch (6 mm) drill bit into the alignment holes to set the correct Neutral position. Install the shift cable into the bracket and onto the shifter assembly pivot, ensuring the pivot is squared up with the shift cable hole, then install and securely tighten the nut. Remove the drill bit and verify that the correct gear position is displayed, matching the shift lever, and that the engine can be started in Park and Neutral only.
