2007 Range Rover Sport slips into neutral - issue resolved in under an hour.

A 2007 Range Rover Sport automatic with a fault that causes the transmission to shift into neutral when stopped. In this video we adjust the shifter cable under the car so that the problem is resolved.
Note that this probably is likely caused by the shifter linkage seizing up or becoming stiff from rust. Its a cheap part; Atlantic British does a kit for $40 (plus about $4 shipping if you live in the US) so I recommend changing the part. Your shifter will be a lot easier and smoother to move after the linkage is replaced. This video doesn't show the replacement but if you are under there trying to adjust the cable you've already got the hard work done. Adjusting the shifter cable will just buy you time.
Warning! Its not my fault if you some how screw this up. I'm just a guy that likes to fix things himself. Also, you may get a face full of black stuff and end looking like me in this video. No idea where that came from but its dirty under there!

[@docnoisewater6481]

Best explanation on the net on how to fix this! Thank you!

[@Simon_Rafferty]

Thanks for posting this. I diagnosed the problem this morning (after a few days of thinking the car was junk) and will hopefully have it fixed by lunchtime!
Other temporary 'fixes', until you can get underneath to do it properly are - a long elastic band, pulling the stick backwards or drive it in Sport Mode where it doesn't seem to jump.

[@bigdana]

Wow thank you as this video is very clear on what to do as my 2007 RRsport been sitting for about two years and wouldnt go into gear after started. Makes sense this rod could be stuck :) Will try this for sure and then have towed to mechanic for MVI

[@TheJoshuaAkhtar]

I’m recently having the same problem! Gonna try this out

[@KendillMiller]

❤

[@jbones5119]

I bought a 2013 Range Rover sport, got half way home and it popped in neutral. Now I either have to drive in manual mode or hold the gear selector back into drive while driving.

[@Simple-Pollination]

I have the same problem on my 2010 range rover sport. I'll trybto push the cable inside

[@jessiejackson4098]

Hi,
I've message says: "Transfer box in Neutral" and the car doesn't move forward or back ward, do you think I can make same what you made?
Also, flashing the Hill light.

[@adrianopatteri9388]

thanks

[@Maverickautomobiles]

Mine does this but it rattles when it slips.

[@austanhall]

I have to hold mine in drive to drive

[@TheJoshuaAkhtar]

I’m having todo the same thing

[@austanhall]

I tightened the cable and it's better but some times it kicks out of drive sometimes

[@johndroc11]

I am having same issue with my 2012 RR HSE, did you guys fix your issue yet?

[@austanhall]

@sagar basnet when I first tighten it when I put it in drive I would have to tap it backwards but it's been a week and it has been working perfectly but sometimes when it's in drive the gear sector says neutral but it's work perfectly

[@bsto5000]

um ahh umm ahh umm ahhh come on!