Jeep wont start?

[BennyB]

Okay so I have a 2005 Jeep Rubicon with about 105'000 + miles, I hop in start her up procede to make a uturn and when I put her in reverse she won't shift. Shifter feels real loose without any tension I can move in-between gears without really leaving reverse. I had to shut it off and push her to the curb. Now she won't start back up. And the check engine light is blinking, or, it started to blink. Anybody know what the trouble is and know how I can fix this or what it would cost to repair?? and how long to fix?

Thanks

[aw12345]

Sounds like a problem with the shift linkage, assuming it's an automatic the trans is not in park or neutral and therefore will not let the starter engage

[6spdYJ]

You got the answer from the best.

[BennyB]

Okay so i figured out what it was. apparently the bushing around the shifter nipple under the console that connects to the gear lever broke off. So i bought a new one but cant get the lever to fit onto the bushing. The white thing in the picture is the bushing and the black arm is the lever that wont snap on.Anybody have any solutions?

[aw12345]

Got to squeeze it with a pair of pliers it's an interference fit

[BennyB]

Okay. Just worried about breaking that rubber lever deal or even bending that metal piece. Thanks for the feedbak