Avensis Gear Cable

[Steve587]

Avensis 2001 1.8 VVTi

Unable to select reverse, but can drive (in what seems like 2nd or 3rd gear - not first) - local garage diagnosed snapped gearlever cable.

Does that sound the true reason??

When ringing around for replacement, they quoted £327 for a (dual) cable

Does that sound right?

[gazza1286]

Avensis 2001 1.8 VVTi

Unable to select reverse, but can drive (in what seems like 2nd or 3rd gear - not first) - local garage diagnosed snapped gearlever cable.

Does that sound the true reason??

When ringing around for replacement, they quoted £327 for a (dual) cable

Does that sound right?

The diagnosis is probably correct. The price for the part (from a Toyota Dealer) is also probably correct. But these cable are widely available from auto salvage companies at a fraction of the price.

Try:

http://www.247spares.co.uk/toyota