Replacement CVT shift control cable for the 2013-2017 Honda Accord 2.4L, replaces 54315-T2A-A51. Fixes a shifter that no longer matches the gear.
When a 2013-2017 Honda Accord with the 2.4L and the CVT shows P on the dash but rolls, will not crank until you jiggle the lever, or will not let you switch off because it does not think it is in Park, the shift control cable is one of the first things to check. This is a replacement for Honda part number 54315-T2A-A51, the cable that connects the floor shift lever to the control lever on the transmission. It matches the factory length, end fittings and mounting points, so no brackets need to be cut or modified.
The 2.4L Accord of this generation pairs a belt-and-pulley CVT with a conventional floor shifter. The CVT has no gears to select, but it still has Park, Reverse, Neutral and Drive. The cable carries the lever movement back to the transmission control shaft, which moves the manual valve that routes fluid to the forward or reverse elements and engages the parking pawl. The same shaft also turns the range switch, which tells the engine computer which position you have selected. That is why one stretched or loose cable can cause several unrelated-looking problems: a dash indicator that does not match, a starter that will not engage, and a car that will not register Park. In Honda's parts diagram, the cable is reference number 10 in the select lever group. The shift lock solenoid and the P-pin lamp switch are separate parts in the lever housing.
With the parking brake set and the engine off, have someone move the lever through every position while you watch the control lever on the transmission. It should move with the shifter, with no lag and no slack. If it lags, moves only partway, or does not move at all, the cable or its end bushing has failed. A popped bracket clip gives the same result, so check those first. If the lever will not come out of Park even with the brake pedal pressed, the problem is usually the shift lock in the lever housing, not the cable. If the cable moves the lever correctly but engagement is slow or harsh, the fault is inside the transmission. Our CVT harsh or delayed engagement guide walks through that diagnosis.
Honda's catalog lists 54315-T2A-A51 for 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016 and 2017 Accord 2-door and 4-door models with the CVT, in LX, LX-S, Sport, EX, EX-L and (for 2017) SE trims, with both federal and California emissions. The 3.5L V6 automatic, the manual and the hybrid use different shift hardware and are not covered by this part. The surest check is the part number tag on your old cable. If you are not sure which version you have, send us your year and VIN before ordering. For other CVT service parts, see our CVT parts collection.
The transmission stays sealed for this job. If the cable itself is fine and only the plastic end bushing has crumbled, a shift cable bushing repair kit may solve it, as long as it matches your cable end. While you are working on it, check the fluid. These cars use Honda's own CVT fluid, and our Honda CVT maintenance guide explains why it should never be swapped for a generic ATF. If your owner's manual calls for HCF-2, genuine Honda HCF-2 is the fluid to use for a top-off or service.
| Replaces | 54315-T2A-A51 |
| Fits | Honda Accord 2013-2017, 2.4L with CVT |
| Includes | 1 shift control cable |
| Weight | 1.87 lb |
No. Honda lists this cable for the 2013-2017 Accord with the CVT. The 3.5L V6 uses a conventional automatic with different shift hardware, and the manual and hybrid versions are not covered either.
Yes. Honda's catalog lists the same part number for 2-door and 4-door CVT Accords from 2013 through 2017 in LX, LX-S, Sport, EX, EX-L and SE trims, in both federal and California emissions versions.
Usually not. That is the shift lock system in the lever housing, which uses its own solenoid and is a separate part from the cable. A failed brake light switch can cause the same thing. Check that your brake lights work before buying anything.
No. The cable bolts to the outside of the transmission, so no fluid is lost. It is still worth checking the fluid level and condition with the car level, using only Honda's specified CVT fluid.
Yes. Connect both ends with the lever and transmission in Park, then set the adjuster so every position lines up with the indicator. Finish by confirming the engine cranks only in Park and Neutral.
