{"product_id":"06-97455-001-genuine-freightliner®-transmission-shift-control-dt12","title":"06-97455-001 | Genuine Freightliner® Transmission Shift Control DT12","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDescription:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eA transmission shifter\u003cstrong\u003e 06-97455-001\u003c\/strong\u003e is the device a driver uses to select a vehicle’s gears. It’s the control that lets you choose Park, Reverse, Neutral, Drive, or manual gear positions depending on the type of transmission. Transmission Shift Control DT12 For Freightliner models, especially those with the DT12 transmission.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePart Number\u003c\/strong\u003e: 06-97455-001\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e: New\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eManufacture\/Brand\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e: Freightliner\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFits 06-97455-001 \u003c\/strong\u003eFor Freightliner models, especially those with the DT12 transmission\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"585\" data-end=\"703\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"585\" data-end=\"597\"\u003ePurpose of using 06-97455-001:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width: 100.571%;\" width=\"100%\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 100%;\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"276\" data-start=\"245\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"276\" data-start=\"249\"\u003e1. Select Driving Modes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"305\" data-start=\"277\"\u003eThe shifter lets you choose:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-end=\"407\" data-start=\"306\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"320\" data-start=\"306\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"320\" data-start=\"308\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"320\" data-start=\"308\"\u003ePark (P)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"338\" data-start=\"321\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"338\" data-start=\"323\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"338\" data-start=\"323\"\u003eReverse (R)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"356\" data-start=\"339\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"356\" data-start=\"341\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"356\" data-start=\"341\"\u003eNeutral (N)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"372\" data-start=\"357\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"372\" data-start=\"359\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"372\" data-start=\"359\"\u003eDrive (D)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"407\" data-start=\"373\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"407\" data-start=\"375\"\u003eManual shift modes (if equipped)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"469\" data-start=\"409\"\u003eThis allows the vehicle to move, stop, or stay still safely.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"507\" data-start=\"476\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"507\" data-start=\"480\"\u003e2. Control Gear Changes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"576\" data-start=\"508\"\u003eIn manual-mode or manual transmissions, the shifter lets the driver:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-end=\"662\" data-start=\"577\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"611\" data-start=\"577\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"611\" data-start=\"579\"\u003eShift \u003cstrong data-end=\"591\" data-start=\"585\"\u003eup\u003c\/strong\u003e or \u003cstrong data-end=\"603\" data-start=\"595\"\u003edown\u003c\/strong\u003e gears\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"636\" data-start=\"612\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"636\" data-start=\"614\"\u003eControl engine power\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"662\" data-start=\"637\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"662\" data-start=\"639\"\u003eManage speed and torque\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"742\" data-start=\"664\"\u003eIn automatics, it signals the computer when the driver wants a different mode.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"781\" data-start=\"749\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"781\" data-start=\"753\"\u003e3. Ensure Safe Operation\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"803\" data-start=\"782\"\u003eThe shifter prevents:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-end=\"909\" data-start=\"804\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"847\" data-start=\"804\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"847\" data-start=\"806\"\u003eAccidental shifting into the wrong gear\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"880\" data-start=\"848\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"880\" data-start=\"850\"\u003eStarting the vehicle in gear\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"909\" data-start=\"881\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"909\" data-start=\"883\"\u003eDamage to the transmission\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"998\" data-start=\"911\"\u003eModern shifters also include safety interlocks (brake pedal press, key position, etc.).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1056\" data-start=\"1005\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1056\" data-start=\"1009\"\u003e4. Communicate With the Transmission System\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1119\" data-start=\"1057\"\u003eDepending on the type (mechanical or electronic), the shifter:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-end=\"1195\" data-start=\"1120\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1152\" data-start=\"1120\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1152\" data-start=\"1122\"\u003eMoves linkages\/cables\u003cbr data-end=\"1146\" data-start=\"1143\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1152\" data-start=\"1146\"\u003eor\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1195\" data-start=\"1153\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1195\" data-start=\"1155\"\u003eSends electronic signals (shift-by-wire)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1264\" data-start=\"1197\"\u003eThis tells the transmission exactly what the driver wants it to do.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1326\" data-start=\"1271\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1326\" data-start=\"1275\"\u003e5. Provide Driver Control Over Vehicle Movement\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1380\" data-start=\"1327\"\u003eThe shifter ultimately gives the driver control over:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-end=\"1518\" data-start=\"1381\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1413\" data-start=\"1381\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1413\" data-start=\"1383\"\u003eForward or backward movement\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1454\" data-start=\"1414\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1454\" data-start=\"1416\"\u003eHow much power is sent to the wheels\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1518\" data-start=\"1455\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1518\" data-start=\"1457\"\u003eHow the vehicle responds under different driving conditions\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSigns of a Bad Transmission Shifter 06-97455-001\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable width=\"100%\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"209\" data-end=\"244\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"213\" data-end=\"244\"\u003e1. Hard to Move the Shifter\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"245\" data-end=\"332\"\u003eIf the shifter is stiff, sticking, or difficult to move between gears, it may indicate:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"333\" data-end=\"414\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"333\" data-end=\"357\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"335\" data-end=\"357\"\u003eWorn shifter linkage\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"358\" data-end=\"375\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"360\" data-end=\"375\"\u003eDamaged cable\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"376\" data-end=\"414\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"378\" data-end=\"414\"\u003eInternal shifter mechanism failure\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"421\" data-end=\"463\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"425\" data-end=\"463\"\u003e2. Shifter Feels Loose or “Sloppy”\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"464\" data-end=\"488\"\u003eA worn shifter may feel:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"489\" data-end=\"588\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"489\" data-end=\"496\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"491\" data-end=\"496\"\u003eLoose\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"497\" data-end=\"505\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"499\" data-end=\"505\"\u003eNotchy\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"506\" data-end=\"588\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"508\" data-end=\"588\"\u003eLike it has extra play\u003cbr data-start=\"530\" data-end=\"533\"\u003eThis usually means worn bushings or linkage components.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"595\" data-end=\"637\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"599\" data-end=\"637\"\u003e3. Vehicle Won’t Shift Into a Gear\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"638\" data-end=\"654\"\u003eCommon symptoms:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"655\" data-end=\"763\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"655\" data-end=\"707\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"657\" data-end=\"707\"\u003eCan’t get into \u003cstrong data-start=\"672\" data-end=\"680\"\u003ePark\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong data-start=\"682\" data-end=\"693\"\u003eReverse\u003c\/strong\u003e, or \u003cstrong data-start=\"698\" data-end=\"707\"\u003eDrive\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"708\" data-end=\"763\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"710\" data-end=\"763\"\u003eShifter moves, but the transmission doesn’t respond\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"765\" data-end=\"839\"\u003eThis can be mechanical (linkage\/cable) or electronic (bad shift selector).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"846\" data-end=\"878\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"850\" data-end=\"878\"\u003e4. Wrong Gear Indication\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"879\" data-end=\"943\"\u003eThe dashboard gear indicator may not match the shifter position:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"944\" data-end=\"1045\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"944\" data-end=\"995\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"946\" data-end=\"995\"\u003eShifter says \u003cstrong data-start=\"959\" data-end=\"968\"\u003eDrive\u003c\/strong\u003e, but dash says \u003cstrong data-start=\"984\" data-end=\"995\"\u003eNeutral\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"996\" data-end=\"1045\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"998\" data-end=\"1045\"\u003eDashboard shows the wrong gear when you shift\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1047\" data-end=\"1106\"\u003eThis can happen with worn or misaligned shifter components.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1113\" data-end=\"1143\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1117\" data-end=\"1143\"\u003e5. Vehicle Won’t Start\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1144\" data-end=\"1260\"\u003eIf the shifter or range selector isn’t detecting \u003cstrong data-start=\"1193\" data-end=\"1201\"\u003ePark\u003c\/strong\u003e or \u003cstrong data-start=\"1205\" data-end=\"1216\"\u003eNeutral\u003c\/strong\u003e, the car may not crank due to safety locks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1267\" data-end=\"1304\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1271\" data-end=\"1304\"\u003e6. Transmission Warning Light\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1305\" data-end=\"1355\"\u003eModern vehicles with electronic shifters may show:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1356\" data-end=\"1483\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1356\" data-end=\"1380\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1358\" data-end=\"1380\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1358\" data-end=\"1380\"\u003eTransmission fault\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1381\" data-end=\"1405\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1383\" data-end=\"1405\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1383\" data-end=\"1405\"\u003eCheck engine light\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1406\" data-end=\"1483\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1408\" data-end=\"1483\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1408\" data-end=\"1434\"\u003eService shifter system\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1434\" data-end=\"1437\"\u003eThis can point to sensor or selector failures.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1490\" data-end=\"1532\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1494\" data-end=\"1532\"\u003e7. Delayed Shifting or No Response\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1533\" data-end=\"1560\"\u003eYou shift into a gear, but:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1561\" data-end=\"1653\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1561\" data-end=\"1595\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1563\" data-end=\"1595\"\u003eIt takes a long time to engage\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1596\" data-end=\"1615\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1598\" data-end=\"1615\"\u003eNothing happens\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1616\" data-end=\"1653\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1618\" data-end=\"1653\"\u003eTransmission is stuck in one gear\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1655\" data-end=\"1714\"\u003eThis may mean the shifter isn’t sending the correct signal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1721\" data-end=\"1769\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1725\" data-end=\"1769\"\u003e8. Grinding, Clicking, or Unusual Noises\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1770\" data-end=\"1799\"\u003eMechanical shifters may make:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1800\" data-end=\"1912\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1800\" data-end=\"1819\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1802\" data-end=\"1819\"\u003eClicking noises\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1820\" data-end=\"1912\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1822\" data-end=\"1912\"\u003eGrinding when trying to enter a gear\u003cbr data-start=\"1858\" data-end=\"1861\"\u003eThis can indicate damaged linkage or internal wear.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1919\" data-end=\"1980\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1923\" data-end=\"1980\"\u003e9. Electronic Shifter Issues (for modern trucks\/cars)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1981\" data-end=\"2007\"\u003eFor shift-by-wire systems:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"2008\" data-end=\"2139\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2008\" data-end=\"2040\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2010\" data-end=\"2040\"\u003eRandom shifting into Neutral\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2041\" data-end=\"2065\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2043\" data-end=\"2065\"\u003eGear lights flashing\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2066\" data-end=\"2101\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2068\" data-end=\"2101\"\u003eTransmission stuck in limp mode\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2102\" data-end=\"2139\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2104\" data-end=\"2139\"\u003eShifter not recognized by the ECU\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2141\" data-end=\"2209\"\u003eThese usually point to a faulty shifter assembly or internal sensor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"97\" data-end=\"151\"\u003eAbout the Manufacturer – Freightliner:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFreightliner\u003c\/strong\u003e is a major American truck manufacturer known for producing reliable, heavy-duty commercial vehicles. Founded in 1942 and now part of Daimler Truck North America, Freightliner builds semi-trucks, vocational trucks, and specialized vehicles widely used in freight transport, construction, and logistics. The brand is recognized for durability, advanced engineering, fuel efficiency, and strong support through a large service and dealer network.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Freightliner","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50894477689079,"sku":"06-97455-001","price":479.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0895\/7080\/3959\/files\/61yoHu-YntL._AC_SL1500.jpg?v=1782528824","url":"https:\/\/forcetruckparts.com\/products\/06-97455-001-genuine-freightliner%c2%ae-transmission-shift-control-dt12","provider":"Force Truck Parts","version":"1.0","type":"link"}