Forgot to ask, when you took apart the shifter, is the spring on the left side installed back in its original position and the left side lever part was greased and worked ok before you put on the cables? The below part with the white plastic covering for those who haven't seen it yet. (Pictures from PT Cruiser World)

The shifter spring:

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