Turns out it was the shifter cables. Had the dealer replace them, and
haven't had a problem since htne....(knock on simulated wood panelling)

wavy wrote:
> Same thing happened to me 3 weeks ago!
> STUPID LINKAGE!
> Problem was the "front-back" attachment point. The plastic cap that
> kept
> the shifting rod/cable fitting in place snapped off. (WHIMPY piece of
> Engineering!!!)
> I used a large folder clip (essential huge paperclip) to hold the thing
> in place.
> No problems since then!!!
> -WaV
>
> psued0m wrote:
> > Actually, about 6-7 months ago I did have to have that clip replaced.
> > I was shifting from 4th to 5th, heard a grinding noise, and then
> > couldn't shift into 2nd, 4th or reverse. I could shift into 1st, 3rd
> > and 5th with no problems. So it sounds like it's this problem
> > recurring?