2013 shifter cable deja-vu

[HappyGuy]

Annnnd I also have the same problem (2013 sedan 3.8)... again.

2019 June, cruise control at 55, car starts coasting, tach to idle. Pull off, shift to park, then to R fine, N fine, spongy shift to D fail. Shift to P, shut off car, cuss for 30 seconds, restart, and shifts just fine. Three days later, back out of store parking, spongy shift to drive and will not move (still in neutral). Stranded, slant-bed to H dealer ($80), warranty covered "adjust of shift cable". Three months later, AFTER warranty apparently expired, stranded again, slant-bed to H dealer ($112), $380 to replace "bad shift cable". H would not help.

Now in 2022 April, stranded again, one hour from home, with 8yo grand kid. Can P/R/N all hot afternoon, but no Drive. After one hour of cool down and kid tears, started and drove home without a problem???? Backed into garage and now will not shift to drive.

My dilemma: take to H dealer ($???), or order shift assy and take to trusted mechanic?

Still the best touring car I have ever owned. Any sage advice?

 

[PMCErnie]

If you are the original owner you may still be covered by the powertrain warranty 10/100,000. Are you?

 

[HappyGuy]

If you are the original owner you may still be covered by the powertrain warranty 10/100,000. Are you?

I am original; Hyundai N.A. and dealer both deny warranty coverage.

 

[PMCErnie]

I am original; Hyundai N.A. and dealer both deny warranty coverage.

That’s too bad. My ‘12 has an extended warranty till August ‘24, or 120,000.