Replacement shifter cable for the 2014-2017 Toyota Corolla 1.8L with the 4-speed automatic, replaces 33820-02A40. Not for CVT or manual cars.
A 2014-2017 Toyota Corolla 1.8L that shows D on the dash while the car sits in Neutral, refuses to crank in Park, or traps the key because it does not see Park usually has a stretched, binding or disconnected shifter cable. This is a replacement transmission control cable for the 4-speed automatic Corolla (ZRE172 chassis), replacing Toyota part number 33820-02A40. It runs from the floor shifter to the range lever on the side of the transmission.
The 2014-2016 Corolla lineup offered three transmissions: a 6-speed manual and a conventional 4-speed automatic on the base L grade, and the CVT on the LE, S and Eco grades (the 2014 pricing announcement listed the L with either the manual or the 4-speed automatic). On the 4-speed car, this single push-pull cable is the only mechanical link between your hand and the transmission. Moving the lever slides the inner cable, which turns the range lever and the manual valve inside the transmission to select P, R, N, D or a lower range. The same lever motion also turns the park/neutral position switch, which is why a cable that is out of adjustment can cause a no-crank as well as wrong-gear problems.
Set the parking brake and chock the wheels. With the engine off, have a helper move the shifter while you watch the range lever on the transmission. If the lever does not move, or moves late, the cable or its end bushing has failed. A cable that has popped out of its bracket clip gives the same result, so check the clips before ordering. If the cable moves the range lever correctly through every position but the car still slips, flares or engages late, the problem is inside the transmission, not the cable; our guide to transmission warning signs walks through what those symptoms mean.
Toyota parts catalogs list 33820-02A40 for the 2014-2017 Corolla 1.8L. This listing is for the 4-speed automatic. It does not fit the CVT or the 6-speed manual, which use different cables, so confirm which transmission your car has from the window sticker, the trim level, or your VIN. The surest check is the part number on the tag of your old cable. If you are not sure, send us your year and VIN before ordering. Corolla owners with the CVT will find their parts in our CVT parts collection, and owners of a 2003-2008 manual Corolla need the 33820-02362 manual shifter cable instead.
No fluid is drained for this job. If the old cable only failed at its plastic end bushing, a shift cable bushing repair kit may be enough; check that it matches your cable end before choosing that route. While you are under there, check the fluid condition; a fluid quality tester gives a quick read, and our Toyota transmission service guide covers fluid service on Toyota automatics.
| Replaces | 33820-02A40 |
| Fits | Toyota Corolla 2014-2017 1.8L with 4-speed automatic (ZRE172) |
| Does not fit | CVT or 6-speed manual models |
| Includes | 1 shifter cable |
| Weight | 1.3 lb |
No. This listing is for the 4-speed automatic. CVT Corollas use a different cable. Check the part number on your old cable or send us your VIN.
Often. A stretched or misadjusted cable can leave the park/neutral position switch just outside the Park position. Check that the range lever on the transmission reaches full Park before replacing the switch.
Yes. Connect both ends with the shifter and transmission in Park, then verify every position lines up with the indicator and that the engine only cranks in Park and Neutral.
No. The cable connects to the outside of the transmission. No fluid is lost during the swap.
If the cable itself moves freely and only the end bushing has cracked or fallen out, a bushing repair kit can fix it. A cable that binds, is kinked, or has a frayed inner wire needs to be replaced.
