2002 Saturn VUE "shift linkage" Questions

linkage problem So I had to drive home from work in 1st gear today because my shift knob is floating around in the 1st and 2nd gear side of my console, although does not feel as though it is connected

shift feels likes its binding, can't get it into reverse or any of the gears that require a pull back on the lever. (2,4,R) Seems like the clutch is working as when I put it into first gear the clutch

shift linkage. Keep in mind the fluid could also have metal and friction particles blocking the flow of oil through the channels, even if it looks ok.

Here are a few possibilities of what else

car running in reverse but not forward could be shift linkage problem, or in transmission itself !

...shift out of Park. This is an indication the linkage may need adjusting. This can also occur in extremely cold weather whereby the linkage contracts more than the rest of the vehicle, exp if the rest ...

...shift linkage at the base of the shifter it's about $45 from the dealership. It's cheap plastic and doesn't take much to break. If you really want to know if it's the shift cable and not the gearbox ...

...shift linkage or shift solenoids not functioning correctly. When shifting through the gears, if the car moves slightly or engine rpm changes slightly odds are it's either a burnt up trans, or valve ...

...linkage has broken, stuck in reverse, shifter loose in the console. Are there any easy fixes, or do I need to blow my budget? shifter loose in console , at least it is stuck in 1 st gear, are there ...

...shift linkage cable to the shift arm at the transmission. Is it still connect good? If so, check transmission fluid. (Must be full to indicator level when it's hot while the engine is still ...

...my problem is that my Saturn 2003 vue automatic trans doesn't move when I put it in drive only when I down shift it to 1st,2nd and then 3rd after that work fine. sounds like a stretched linkage ...