The average cost for a Toyota MR2 Shift Cable, M/T Replacement is between $75 - $139. Get an instant quote with our AI repair estimator.
The shift cable in a manual transmission vehicle is an essential component that connects the gear shifter, located in the vehicle's cabin, to the transmission gearbox under the hood. This cable allows the driver to shift gears manually by moving the shift lever, thereby controlling the transmission response. In a manual transmission, accuracy and precision are key, and the shift cable ensures that when the driver makes a gear selection, the movement is smoothly transferred to the transmission's gear selectors. Typically made of strong, flexible steel, the shift cable is encased in a sheath to protect it from wear and environmental damage.
When a shift cable begins to fail or is already faulty, you may experience several noticeable symptoms that can affect the drivability of your manual transmission vehicle. Common signs include:
The urgency of repairing a faulty shift cable is relatively high. A malfunctioning shift cable can compromise your ability to control the vehicle effectively, particularly if it prevents you from engaging or switching between gears. Driving with a faulty shift cable might lead to situations where the vehicle is not safely operable, causing a risk to driver and passenger safety. Therefore, if you notice any symptoms of a shift cable problem, it is critical to have it inspected and repaired by a qualified mechanic as soon as possible to maintain vehicle safety and performance.
The cost of replacing a shift cable in a manual transmission vehicle can vary depending on the make and model of the car, as well as the labor rates of the repair shop. Typically, the replacement cost can range from $120 to $300. This includes both the price of the part and the labor charges. Some vehicles might require more extensive labor due to the intricate positioning of the shift cable, which can increase overall costs. It's advisable to get an accurate estimate from a professional mechanic based on your specific vehicle type.
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2000 Toyota MR2 L4-1.8L (1ZZ-FE) - Shift Cable, M/T Costs
Parts: $90.00Labor: $32.00{ "partPrice": 90, "laborPrice": 32, "alldata_id": 34934, "alldata_vehicle_id": 34934, "title": "Shift Cable, M/T", "parts": { "qualifiers": [ { "name": "C56, C56M", "qualifiers": [ { "name": "Shift Control Cable", "part": [ { "name": "Control Shift Cable", "price": "316.03", "pricecode": "", "partnumber": "3382117110" } ] }, { "name": "Selector Cable", "part": [ { "name": "Control Select Cable", "price": "316.03", "pricecode": "", "partnumber": "3382217080" } ] } ] } ] }, "labors": { "operations": [ { "operation": "Replace", "qualifiers": [ { "name": "Shift Control Cable", "labor": { "skill": "B", "standardtime": "3.4", "warrantytime": "0.0" }, "qualifiers": [] } ] } ] }, "year": 2000, "make": "Toyota", "model": "MR2", "engine": "L4-1.8L (1ZZ-FE)" }1995 Toyota MR2 L4-122 1998cc 2.0L DOHC Turbo (3S-GTE) - Shift Cable, M/T Costs
Parts: $32.00Labor: $29.00{ "partPrice": 32, "laborPrice": 29, "alldata_id": 21819, "alldata_vehicle_id": 21819, "title": "Shift Cable, M/T", "parts": { "qualifiers": [ { "name": "E153", "part": [ { "name": "Control Shift Cable", "price": "158.22", "pricecode": "Contact Dealer for most current part and price information", "partnumber": "3382117060" }, { "name": "Control Select Cable", "price": "158.22", "pricecode": "", "partnumber": "3382217090" } ] }, { "name": "S54", "part": [ { "name": "Control Shift Cable", "price": "275.11", "pricecode": "", "partnumber": "3382117080" }, { "name": "Control Select Cable", "price": "271.92", "pricecode": "", "partnumber": "3382217030" } ] } ] }, "labors": { "operations": [ { "operation": "Replace", "qualifiers": [ { "name": "E153", "labor": { "skill": "B", "standardtime": "1.3", "warrantytime": "0.9" }, "qualifiers": [] }, { "name": "S54", "labor": { "skill": "B", "standardtime": "1.3", "warrantytime": "0.9" }, "qualifiers": [] } ] } ] }, "year": 1995, "make": "Toyota", "model": "MR2", "engine": "L4-122 1998cc 2.0L DOHC Turbo (3S-GTE)" }1995 Toyota MR2 L4-132 2164cc 2.2L DOHC (5S-FE) - Shift Cable, M/T Costs
Parts: $75.00Labor: $19.00{ "partPrice": 75, "laborPrice": 19, "alldata_id": 21820, "alldata_vehicle_id": 21820, "title": "Shift Cable, M/T", "parts": { "qualifiers": [ { "name": "E153", "part": [ { "name": "Control Shift Cable", "price": "158.22", "pricecode": "Contact Dealer for most current part and price information", "partnumber": "3382117060" }, { "name": "Control Select Cable", "price": "158.22", "pricecode": "", "partnumber": "3382217090" } ] }, { "name": "S54", "part": [ { "name": "Control Shift Cable", "price": "275.11", "pricecode": "", "partnumber": "3382117080" }, { "name": "Control Select Cable", "price": "271.92", "pricecode": "", "partnumber": "3382217030" } ] } ] }, "labors": { "operations": [ { "operation": "Replace", "qualifiers": [ { "name": "E153", "labor": { "skill": "B", "standardtime": "1.3", "warrantytime": "0.9" }, "qualifiers": [] }, { "name": "S54", "labor": { "skill": "B", "standardtime": "1.3", "warrantytime": "0.9" }, "qualifiers": [] } ] } ] }, "year": 1995, "make": "Toyota", "model": "MR2", "engine": "L4-132 2164cc 2.2L DOHC (5S-FE)" }1994 Toyota MR2 L4-122 1998cc 2.0L DOHC Turbo (3S-GTE) - Shift Cable, M/T Costs
Parts: $62.00Labor: $96.00{ "partPrice": 62, "laborPrice": 96, "alldata_id": 20103, "alldata_vehicle_id": 20103, "title": "Shift Cable, M/T", "parts": { "qualifiers": [ { "name": "E153", "part": [ { "name": "Control Shift Cable", "price": "158.22", "pricecode": "Contact Dealer for most current part and price information", "partnumber": "3382117060" }, { "name": "Control Select Cable", "price": "158.22", "pricecode": "", "partnumber": "3382217090" } ] }, { "name": "S54", "part": [ { "name": "Control Shift Cable", "price": "275.11", "pricecode": "", "partnumber": "3382117080" }, { "name": "Control Select Cable", "price": "271.92", "pricecode": "", "partnumber": "3382217030" } ] } ] }, "labors": { "operations": [ { "operation": "Replace", "qualifiers": [ { "name": "E153", "labor": { "skill": "B", "standardtime": "1.3", "warrantytime": "0.9" }, "qualifiers": [] }, { "name": "S54", "labor": { "skill": "B", "standardtime": "1.3", "warrantytime": "0.9" }, "qualifiers": [] } ] } ] }, "year": 1994, "make": "Toyota", "model": "MR2", "engine": "L4-122 1998cc 2.0L DOHC Turbo (3S-GTE)" }1994 Toyota MR2 L4-132 2164cc 2.2L DOHC (5S-FE) - Shift Cable, M/T Costs
Parts: $62.00Labor: $33.00{ "partPrice": 62, "laborPrice": 33, "alldata_id": 20104, "alldata_vehicle_id": 20104, "title": "Shift Cable, M/T", "parts": { "qualifiers": [ { "name": "E153", "part": [ { "name": "Control Shift Cable", "price": "158.22", "pricecode": "Contact Dealer for most current part and price information", "partnumber": "3382117060" }, { "name": "Control Select Cable", "price": "158.22", "pricecode": "", "partnumber": "3382217090" } ] }, { "name": "S54", "part": [ { "name": "Control Shift Cable", "price": "275.11", "pricecode": "", "partnumber": "3382117080" }, { "name": "Control Select Cable", "price": "271.92", "pricecode": "", "partnumber": "3382217030" } ] } ] }, "labors": { "operations": [ { "operation": "Replace", "qualifiers": [ { "name": "E153", "labor": { "skill": "B", "standardtime": "1.3", "warrantytime": "0.9" }, "qualifiers": [] }, { "name": "S54", "labor": { "skill": "B", "standardtime": "1.3", "warrantytime": "0.9" }, "qualifiers": [] } ] } ] }, "year": 1994, "make": "Toyota", "model": "MR2", "engine": "L4-132 2164cc 2.2L DOHC (5S-FE)" }1993 Toyota MR2 L4-122 1998cc 2.0L DOHC Turbo (3S-GTE) - Shift Cable, M/T Costs
Parts: $91.00Labor: $88.00{ "partPrice": 91, "laborPrice": 88, "alldata_id": 12327, "alldata_vehicle_id": 12327, "title": "Shift Cable, M/T", "parts": { "qualifiers": [ { "name": "E153", "part": [ { "name": "Control Shift Cable", "price": "158.22", "pricecode": "Contact Dealer for most current part and price information", "partnumber": "3382117060" }, { "name": "Control Select Cable", "price": "158.22", "pricecode": "", "partnumber": "3382217090" } ] }, { "name": "S54", "part": [ { "name": "Control Shift Cable", "price": "275.11", "pricecode": "", "partnumber": "3382117080" }, { "name": "Control Select Cable", "price": "271.92", "pricecode": "", "partnumber": "3382217030" } ] } ] }, "labors": { "operations": [ { "operation": "Replace", "qualifiers": [ { "name": "E153", "labor": { "skill": "B", "standardtime": "1.3", "warrantytime": "0.9" }, "qualifiers": [] }, { "name": "S54", "labor": { "skill": "B", "standardtime": "1.3", "warrantytime": "0.9" }, "qualifiers": [] } ] } ] }, "year": 1993, "make": "Toyota", "model": "MR2", "engine": "L4-122 1998cc 2.0L DOHC Turbo (3S-GTE)" }1993 Toyota MR2 L4-132 2164cc 2.2L DOHC (5S-FE) - Shift Cable, M/T Costs
Parts: $77.00Labor: $67.00{ "partPrice": 77, "laborPrice": 67, "alldata_id": 12328, "alldata_vehicle_id": 12328, "title": "Shift Cable, M/T", "parts": { "qualifiers": [ { "name": "E153", "part": [ { "name": "Control Shift Cable", "price": "158.22", "pricecode": "Contact Dealer for most current part and price information", "partnumber": "3382117060" }, { "name": "Control Select Cable", "price": "158.22", "pricecode": "", "partnumber": "3382217090" } ] }, { "name": "S54", "part": [ { "name": "Control Shift Cable", "price": "275.11", "pricecode": "", "partnumber": "3382117080" }, { "name": "Control Select Cable", "price": "271.92", "pricecode": "", "partnumber": "3382217030" } ] } ] }, "labors": { "operations": [ { "operation": "Replace", "qualifiers": [ { "name": "E153", "labor": { "skill": "B", "standardtime": "1.3", "warrantytime": "0.9" }, "qualifiers": [] }, { "name": "S54", "labor": { "skill": "B", "standardtime": "1.3", "warrantytime": "0.9" }, "qualifiers": [] } ] } ] }, "year": 1993, "make": "Toyota", "model": "MR2", "engine": "L4-132 2164cc 2.2L DOHC (5S-FE)" }1992 Toyota MR2 L4-122 1998cc 2.0L DOHC Turbo (3S-GTE) - Shift Cable, M/T Costs
Parts: $7.00Labor: $81.00{ "partPrice": 7, "laborPrice": 81, "alldata_id": 12318, "alldata_vehicle_id": 12318, "title": "Shift Cable, M/T", "parts": { "qualifiers": [ { "name": "Control Shift Cable", "qualifiers": [ { "name": "To 1/92", "part": [ { "name": "Control Shift Cable", "price": "310.88", "pricecode": "", "partnumber": "3382117070" } ] }, { "name": "From 1/92", "part": [ { "name": "Control Shift Cable", "price": "275.28", "pricecode": "", "partnumber": "3382117090" } ] } ] }, { "name": "Control Select Cable", "qualifiers": [ { "name": "To 1/92", "part": [ { "name": "Control Select Cable", "price": "263.79", "pricecode": "", "partnumber": "3382217040" } ] }, { "name": "From 1/92", "part": [ { "name": "Control Select Cable", "price": "275.28", "pricecode": "", "partnumber": "3382217060" } ] } ] } ] }, "labors": { "operations": [ { "operation": "Replace", "qualifiers": [ { "name": "Mrdec00 Shift Control Cable", "labor": { "skill": "C", "standardtime": "1.3", "warrantytime": "0.0" }, "qualifiers": [] } ] } ] }, "year": 1992, "make": "Toyota", "model": "MR2", "engine": "L4-122 1998cc 2.0L DOHC Turbo (3S-GTE)" }1992 Toyota MR2 L4-132 2164cc 2.2L DOHC (5S-FE) - Shift Cable, M/T Costs
Parts: $10.00Labor: $41.00{ "partPrice": 10, "laborPrice": 41, "alldata_id": 12319, "alldata_vehicle_id": 12319, "title": "Shift Cable, M/T", "parts": { "qualifiers": [ { "name": "Control Shift Cable", "qualifiers": [ { "name": "To 1/92", "part": [ { "name": "Control Shift Cable", "price": "275.00", "pricecode": "", "partnumber": "3382117061" } ] }, { "name": "From 1/92", "part": [ { "name": "Control Shift Cable", "price": "275.11", "pricecode": "", "partnumber": "3382117080" } ] } ] }, { "name": "Control Select Cable", "part": [ { "name": "Control Select Cable", "price": "271.92", "pricecode": "", "partnumber": "3382217030" } ] } ] }, "labors": { "operations": [ { "operation": "Replace", "qualifiers": [ { "name": "Mrdec00 Shift Control Cable", "labor": { "skill": "C", "standardtime": "1.3", "warrantytime": "0.0" }, "qualifiers": [] } ] } ] }, "year": 1992, "make": "Toyota", "model": "MR2", "engine": "L4-132 2164cc 2.2L DOHC (5S-FE)" }1991 Toyota MR2 L4-122 1998cc 2.0L DOHC Turbo (3S-GTE) - Shift Cable, M/T Costs
Parts: $68.00Labor: $37.00{ "partPrice": 68, "laborPrice": 37, "alldata_id": 12304, "alldata_vehicle_id": 12304, "title": "Shift Cable, M/T", "parts": { "qualifiers": [ { "name": "Control Shift Cable", "qualifiers": [ { "name": "To 1/92", "part": [ { "name": "Control Shift Cable", "price": "310.88", "pricecode": "", "partnumber": "3382117070" } ] } ] }, { "name": "Control Select Cable", "qualifiers": [ { "name": "To 1/92", "part": [ { "name": "Control Select Cable", "price": "263.79", "pricecode": "", "partnumber": "3382217040" } ] } ] } ] }, "labors": { "operations": [ { "operation": "Replace", "qualifiers": [ { "name": "Mrdec00 Shift Control Cable", "labor": { "skill": "C", "standardtime": "1.3", "warrantytime": "0.0" }, "qualifiers": [] } ] } ] }, "year": 1991, "make": "Toyota", "model": "MR2", "engine": "L4-122 1998cc 2.0L DOHC Turbo (3S-GTE)" }1991 Toyota MR2 L4-132 2164cc 2.2L DOHC (5S-FE) - Shift Cable, M/T Costs
Parts: $100.00Labor: $67.00{ "partPrice": 100, "laborPrice": 67, "alldata_id": 12305, "alldata_vehicle_id": 12305, "title": "Shift Cable, M/T", "parts": { "qualifiers": [ { "name": "Control Shift Cable", "qualifiers": [ { "name": "To 1/92", "part": [ { "name": "Control Shift Cable", "price": "275.00", "pricecode": "", "partnumber": "3382117061" } ] } ] }, { "name": "Control Select Cable", "part": [ { "name": "Control Select Cable", "price": "271.92", "pricecode": "", "partnumber": "3382217030" } ] } ] }, "labors": { "operations": [ { "operation": "Replace", "qualifiers": [ { "name": "Mrdec00 Shift Control Cable", "labor": { "skill": "C", "standardtime": "1.3", "warrantytime": "0.0" }, "qualifiers": [] } ] } ] }, "year": 1991, "make": "Toyota", "model": "MR2", "engine": "L4-132 2164cc 2.2L DOHC (5S-FE)" }1989 Toyota MR2 L4-1587cc 1.6L DOHC (4A-GE) - Shift Cable, M/T Costs
Parts: $1.00Labor: $19.00{ "partPrice": 1, "laborPrice": 19, "alldata_id": 12275, "alldata_vehicle_id": 12275, "title": "Shift Cable, M/T", "parts": { "qualifiers": [ { "name": "Control Shift Cable", "part": [ { "name": "Control Shift Cable", "price": "266.43", "pricecode": "", "partnumber": "3382117030" } ] }, { "name": "Control Select Cable", "part": [ { "name": "Control Select Cable", "price": "228.97", "pricecode": "", "partnumber": "3382217010" } ] } ] }, "labors": { "operations": [ { "operation": "Replace", "qualifiers": [ { "name": "Mrdec00 Shift Control Cable", "labor": { "skill": "C", "standardtime": "1.0", "warrantytime": "0.0" }, "qualifiers": [] } ] } ] }, "year": 1989, "make": "Toyota", "model": "MR2", "engine": "L4-1587cc 1.6L DOHC (4A-GE)" }1989 Toyota MR2 L4-1587cc 1.6L DOHC SC (4A-GZE) - Shift Cable, M/T Costs
Parts: $8.00Labor: $95.00{ "partPrice": 8, "laborPrice": 95, "alldata_id": 12276, "alldata_vehicle_id": 12276, "title": "Shift Cable, M/T", "parts": { "qualifiers": [ { "name": "Control Shift Cable", "part": [ { "name": "Control Shift Cable", "price": "375.39", "pricecode": "", "partnumber": "3382117040" } ] }, { "name": "Control Select Cable", "part": [ { "name": "Control Select Cable", "price": "228.97", "pricecode": "", "partnumber": "3382217010" } ] } ] }, "labors": { "operations": [ { "operation": "Replace", "qualifiers": [ { "name": "Mrdec00 Shift Control Cable", "labor": { "skill": "C", "standardtime": "1.0", "warrantytime": "0.0" }, "qualifiers": [] } ] } ] }, "year": 1989, "make": "Toyota", "model": "MR2", "engine": "L4-1587cc 1.6L DOHC SC (4A-GZE)" }1988 Toyota MR2 L4-1587cc 1.6L DOHC (4A-GE) - Shift Cable, M/T Costs
Parts: $29.00Labor: $94.00{ "partPrice": 29, "laborPrice": 94, "alldata_id": 11959, "alldata_vehicle_id": 11959, "title": "Shift Cable, M/T", "parts": { "qualifiers": [ { "name": "Control Select Cable", "qualifiers": [ { "name": "Without Turbo", "part": [ { "name": "Control Select Cable", "price": "228.97", "pricecode": "", "partnumber": "3382217010" } ] } ] } ] }, "labors": { "operations": [ { "operation": "Adjust", "qualifiers": [ { "name": "Shift Cable, Adjust", "labor": { "skill": "B", "standardtime": "0.4", "warrantytime": "0.0" }, "qualifiers": [] } ] }, { "operation": "Replace", "qualifiers": [ { "name": "Mrdec00 Shift Control Cable", "labor": { "skill": "C", "standardtime": "1.0", "warrantytime": "0.0" }, "qualifiers": [] } ] } ] }, "year": 1988, "make": "Toyota", "model": "MR2", "engine": "L4-1587cc 1.6L DOHC (4A-GE)" }1988 Toyota MR2 L4-1587cc 1.6L DOHC SC (4A-GZE) - Shift Cable, M/T Costs
Parts: $49.00Labor: $58.00{ "partPrice": 49, "laborPrice": 58, "alldata_id": 11960, "alldata_vehicle_id": 11960, "title": "Shift Cable, M/T", "parts": { "qualifiers": [ { "name": "Control Select Cable", "qualifiers": [ { "name": "Without Turbo", "part": [ { "name": "Control Select Cable", "price": "228.97", "pricecode": "", "partnumber": "3382217010" } ] } ] } ] }, "labors": { "operations": [ { "operation": "Adjust", "qualifiers": [ { "name": "Shift Cable, Adjust", "labor": { "skill": "B", "standardtime": "0.4", "warrantytime": "0.0" }, "qualifiers": [] } ] }, { "operation": "Replace", "qualifiers": [ { "name": "Mrdec00 Shift Control Cable", "labor": { "skill": "C", "standardtime": "1.0", "warrantytime": "0.0" }, "qualifiers": [] } ] } ] }, "year": 1988, "make": "Toyota", "model": "MR2", "engine": "L4-1587cc 1.6L DOHC SC (4A-GZE)" }1987 Toyota MR2 L4-1587cc 1.6L DOHC (4A-GE) - Shift Cable, M/T Costs
Parts: $47.00Labor: $25.00{ "partPrice": 47, "laborPrice": 25, "alldata_id": 11976, "alldata_vehicle_id": 11976, "title": "Shift Cable, M/T", "parts": { "qualifiers": [ { "name": "Control Select Cable", "qualifiers": [ { "name": "Without Turbo", "part": [ { "name": "Control Select Cable", "price": "228.97", "pricecode": "", "partnumber": "3382217010" } ] } ] } ] }, "labors": { "operations": [ { "operation": "Adjust", "qualifiers": [ { "name": "Shift Cable, Adjust", "labor": { "skill": "B", "standardtime": "0.4", "warrantytime": "0.0" }, "qualifiers": [] } ] }, { "operation": "Replace", "qualifiers": [ { "name": "Mrdec00 Shift Control Cable", "labor": { "skill": "C", "standardtime": "1.0", "warrantytime": "0.0" }, "qualifiers": [] } ] } ] }, "year": 1987, "make": "Toyota", "model": "MR2", "engine": "L4-1587cc 1.6L DOHC (4A-GE)" }1986 Toyota MR2 L4-1587cc 1.6L DOHC (4A-GE) - Shift Cable, M/T Costs
Parts: $81.00Labor: $4.00{ "partPrice": 81, "laborPrice": 4, "alldata_id": 11997, "alldata_vehicle_id": 11997, "title": "Shift Cable, M/T", "parts": { "qualifiers": [ { "name": "Control Select Cable", "qualifiers": [ { "name": "Without Turbo", "part": [ { "name": "Control Select Cable", "price": "228.97", "pricecode": "", "partnumber": "3382217010" } ] } ] } ] }, "labors": { "operations": [ { "operation": "Adjust", "qualifiers": [ { "name": "Shift Cable, Adjust", "labor": { "skill": "B", "standardtime": "0.4", "warrantytime": "0.0" }, "qualifiers": [] } ] }, { "operation": "Replace", "qualifiers": [ { "name": "Mrdec00 Shift Control Cable", "labor": { "skill": "C", "standardtime": "1.0", "warrantytime": "0.0" }, "qualifiers": [] } ] } ] }, "year": 1986, "make": "Toyota", "model": "MR2", "engine": "L4-1587cc 1.6L DOHC (4A-GE)" }1985 Toyota MR2 L4-1587cc 4A DOHC - Shift Cable, M/T Costs
Parts: $26.00Labor: $90.00{ "partPrice": 26, "laborPrice": 90, "alldata_id": 3835, "alldata_vehicle_id": 3835, "title": "Shift Cable, M/T", "parts": { "qualifiers": [ { "name": "Control Select Cable", "qualifiers": [ { "name": "Without Turbo", "part": [ { "name": "Control Select Cable", "price": "228.97", "pricecode": "", "partnumber": "3382217010" } ] } ] } ] }, "labors": { "operations": [ { "operation": "Adjust", "qualifiers": [ { "name": "Shift Cable, Adjust", "labor": { "skill": "B", "standardtime": "0.4", "warrantytime": "0.0" }, "qualifiers": [] } ] }, { "operation": "Replace", "qualifiers": [ { "name": "Mrdec00 Shift Control Cable", "labor": { "skill": "C", "standardtime": "1.0", "warrantytime": "0.0" }, "qualifiers": [] } ] } ] }, "year": 1985, "make": "Toyota", "model": "MR2", "engine": "L4-1587cc 4A DOHC" }