Connect your shifter to the transmission with a cable made to OE specs: the Pioneer Transmission Shift Cable CA-8212. It is a direct-fit replacement for the listed applications, including the 1988-1989 Buick Skyhawk and Skylark, 1988-1991 Chevrolet Beretta, Cavalier and Corsica, 1988-1991 Oldsmobile Cutlass Calais, 1988 Oldsmobile Firenza, 1988-1991 Pontiac Grand Am and Sunbird, and 1989-1991 Pontiac Tempest.
The shift cable carries each movement of the shift lever to the transmission so the gears can be selected. Signs that it may need replacing include hard or vague shifting, a shifter that feels loose, trouble engaging certain gears, or a frayed, kinked or broken cable end. If a worn or damaged cable is the cause, CA-8212 replaces it. Other shifter or transmission problems can produce similar symptoms, so diagnose the cause before replacing parts. See the Buyer's Guide tab for complete application details.
Interchange: 16655 · 10079796 · 10111636 · 10142095 · 10174427 · 10186917
This part cross-references / interchanges with the following part numbers:
What does a manual transmission shift cable do?
It carries the movement of the shift lever to the transmission so the gears can be selected. The Pioneer CA-8212 has a steel inner cable inside a polymer outer housing.
Which vehicles does Pioneer CA-8212 fit?
It is listed for the 1988-1989 Buick Skyhawk and Skylark, the 1988-1991 Chevrolet Beretta, Cavalier and Corsica, the 1988-1991 Pontiac Grand Am and Sunbird, and more. See the Buyer's Guide tab for the full list.
What are signs that a shift cable may need replacing?
Signs include hard or vague shifting, a loose-feeling shifter, trouble engaging certain gears, or a frayed or broken cable end. Other shifter or transmission issues can cause similar symptoms, so diagnose the cause first.
Does CA-8212 come with brackets and grommets?
Pioneer states that its cables often include common brackets, grommets and ends where applicable, so the included hardware can vary by application.
What part numbers does CA-8212 interchange with?
CA-8212 cross-references 16655, 10079796, 10111636, 10142095, 10174427 and 10186917.
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