I have a 2004 Mazda 6 S for the past 20 years and still running. I can tell you also have the 3.0L V6 engine just like my car, but I am shocked that you have to replace the shift cables because I have everything original since I purchased my car brand new, but I had other services done as well. I have to get 3 new catalytic converters replaced when the car was under warranty at 38,000 miles, batteries every 5 years, 3 rack and pinion replacements where I would get bad leaks, a new alternator, and a polyurethane torque mount. I only have 143,700 miles on the car.
Thank you for this video, it really helped me to know what I was looking for. I have a 2005 Mazda 6 and I completely agree with the 10mm swivel head ratchet wrench, and that insulation from over the mounting plate put up a good fight is now going to a landfill. What I did was to simply use some small bolt cutters to cut off the bad ends of the cables to pull right through the firewall, it made it much easier as they were bad anyhow.
My buddy called me today saying he's dumb mazda 6 had a totally loose shifter, so im expecting this video to come in handy this weekend, thank you very much
I have a 2012 mazda 2 and gear 2 4 and reverse is very hard to put into those gears but 1 3 5 is smooth. So got 1 bad cable. Mazda wanted $1,500 to replace them. $1,000 for cables and $500 labor.
Shift knob was a download from thingiverse that I 3D Printed. It prints in 3 pieces, the base (I printed in silver), the knob and the Batman logo insert. Not my model but it is nicely done. www.thingiverse.com/thing:2609627
@@ven0msho thank you! damn! It is really nicely done. I love how the Batman logo looks like a Mazda logo at the same time. What material did you use to print if I may ask?
The issue I am facing is the bloody thing won’t register park, unless I wiggle it a bit. Also putting it in reverse it takes it time to clunk into reverse. Replacing the transmission cable (as its auto) will that fix my problem?
@@jwhit4075 hey mate, I think it depends on what the problem is. In my case.. it wasn’t engaging P at all.. so I adjusted the cable within the gear stick. Made it either lose or tight.. A absolute shit fight to do.. that didn’t work. Changed the cable completely.. still didn’t work. Replace the Neutral safety switch, and that made it worse. However, the new neutral safety switch I used was faulty. Then I gave up. So I think it’s the neutral safety switch mate. Do a bit of research on them, there are videos of how to change it etc… good luck.
@@awilly1991 Thanks for the fast comment, I just had my transmission rebuilt 1 month ago, and now my park light in dash is never on and my car is no crank no start. the other lights (R,N,and D) are now coming on and off intermittently, jumping the car didnt help, and although it could be the starter i think it's most likely a problem from the new transmission rebuild. sorry to hear how tough of a problem this was for you.
@@jwhit4075 yeah mine wouldn’t start in P either because of the issue, you can start it in N though. I would take my car back to where ever the rebuild was done and lay it on them.
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I have a 2004 Mazda 6 S for the past 20 years and still running. I can tell you also have the 3.0L V6 engine just like my car, but I am shocked that you have to replace the shift cables because I have everything original since I purchased my car brand new, but I had other services done as well. I have to get 3 new catalytic converters replaced when the car was under warranty at 38,000 miles, batteries every 5 years, 3 rack and pinion replacements where I would get bad leaks, a new alternator, and a polyurethane torque mount. I only have 143,700 miles on the car.
Thank you for this video, it really helped me to know what I was looking for. I have a 2005 Mazda 6 and I completely agree with the 10mm swivel head ratchet wrench, and that insulation from over the mounting plate put up a good fight is now going to a landfill. What I did was to simply use some small bolt cutters to cut off the bad ends of the cables to pull right through the firewall, it made it much easier as they were bad anyhow.
Glad it helped, cutting up the old cables is a smart play, thanks for the comment.
@@ven0mshosabes dónde puedo encontrar la palanca de los cambios de ese mismo modelo
My buddy called me today saying he's dumb mazda 6 had a totally loose shifter, so im expecting this video to come in handy this weekend, thank you very much
I was just going to RIP and pull the old ones out didnt know they were bolted in great video
Good work fella, saves pulling the dash!
Pain in the azz...took me hour to get two bolts out.
Thanks for video.
Omg fyxking same
He was right about the angle wrench
Yup
My engine spun a bearing and cracked the block a few months later...was so mad that spent money for part. I wasn't taking it back out either.
Thank you so much bro, My cables snapped and a mechanic wanted to charge me 300 to put it on lmao
That's pretty cheap unless you already had cables but it's still pretty cheep
Yea that’s cheap the shop near me was charging $950 and the part was $220
Thanks for all that help man!!!
You’re a godsend sir
Hope you find it helpful. Good luck.
Thank you bro, this viddo definitely helps a lot!
I have a 2012 mazda 2 and gear 2 4 and reverse is very hard to put into those gears but 1 3 5 is smooth. So got 1 bad cable. Mazda wanted $1,500 to replace them. $1,000 for cables and $500 labor.
Thank you!!!
Hey man, thank you for this video. Btw, where did you get your shift knob?
Shift knob was a download from thingiverse that I 3D Printed. It prints in 3 pieces, the base (I printed in silver), the knob and the Batman logo insert. Not my model but it is nicely done.
www.thingiverse.com/thing:2609627
@@ven0msho thank you! damn! It is really nicely done. I love how the Batman logo looks like a Mazda logo at the same time. What material did you use to print if I may ask?
@@nc7432 that was done in PETG which holds up just fine with Ohio interior temps.
The issue I am facing is the bloody thing won’t register park, unless I wiggle it a bit. Also putting it in reverse it takes it time to clunk into reverse. Replacing the transmission cable (as its auto) will that fix my problem?
hey im having similar issues, were you able to figure out whats wrong?
@@jwhit4075 hey mate, I think it depends on what the problem is. In my case.. it wasn’t engaging P at all.. so I adjusted the cable within the gear stick. Made it either lose or tight.. A absolute shit fight to do.. that didn’t work. Changed the cable completely.. still didn’t work. Replace the Neutral safety switch, and that made it worse. However, the new neutral safety switch I used was faulty. Then I gave up. So I think it’s the neutral safety switch mate. Do a bit of research on them, there are videos of how to change it etc… good luck.
@@awilly1991 Thanks for the fast comment, I just had my transmission rebuilt 1 month ago, and now my park light in dash is never on and my car is no crank no start. the other lights (R,N,and D) are now coming on and off intermittently, jumping the car didnt help, and although it could be the starter i think it's most likely a problem from the new transmission rebuild. sorry to hear how tough of a problem this was for you.
@@jwhit4075 yeah mine wouldn’t start in P either because of the issue, you can start it in N though. I would take my car back to where ever the rebuild was done and lay it on them.
@@awilly1991 Thanks for the advise sir
10mm.... The one size that gets lost more than any other...
Probably also the most frequently used hence why it is the most lost.
Como ordenar los cables de mazda 6 2005
300$ wtf i just bouht them for 148eur you got scamed very hard
I bought mine for 48