Originally Posted by asusundevils23

Monday I was driving home from work and almost every notification light on my dash began flashing on/off, speedometer went berserk, and I lost speed. I was close to home and was able to make it into my garage. Because I had an issue with it starting a few weeks earlier (battery and alternator passed test), I knew I should have it towed to a mechanic the next morning. That was yesterday. Today they just called me with their assessment. They said the negative battery wire is bad and needs replaced - $130.00. No biggie. But then they hit me with this: They claim the "shifter control module" is bad, is backordered by 7 days, and costs $3000.00. I told him I would return his call after I caught my breath. I then did some research online and believek I found the part for substantially cheaper. When I called him he said they don't like to install third-party options and be responsible for warrantying them but would ask his owner and get back to me. I'm awaiting his call now.

Any help, perspective, or links to this part is greatly appreciated. I'm looking at dropping close to $3600.00 with this.

I drive a 2005 Crossfire Roadster. It has only 54k miles and has never broken down until today. Only modifications I've made were to replace the in-dash CD players with an Alpine and replace the sub woofers approximately 12 months ago.

EDIT: He just returned my call and said the following: "The shifter lever comes with a module and interlock assembly. And a vacuum lock is also required. Find those parts and we'll install them for you."

Any idea where I can find these parts?