Hey!

A few days ago I was messing around in the engine bay as I had to replace the reverse/backup lights switch in the tranny. For that I needed to remove the battery & tray.

While I was at it I also decided to remove my CAI, TB & IM to do some general maintenance since I had some spare time on my hands.

Anyway, everything was put back together & seemed to be fine but I've been unwell for the last couple of days & stayed home, not really driving any further than the train station up the road to drop the missus off.

This morning I realised I cannot get the car into fifth gear... Regardless of how hard I try. Other than the reverse switch, I didn't touch the gearbox so I'm stumped.

What could be causing this?

 

don't try to push it with force, you can make thing worse.

 

I haven't tried to force it but you know how sometimes a gear is just stubborn? Well this feels like there's no fifth gear at all.

Any ideas as to what I should be checking?

 

Check the gear shifting cables...

Could be one of the clips snapped off....

 

Problem solved.

It was the gasket for the backup lights switch... It came off with the old switch & I didn't see it; without the gasket the new switch was in about 1mm too far which was causing it to foul the 5th/reverse shift lug.

I'm so stoopid.

 

do you have an automatic?

 

^^hehe i guess you had a brain fart like I usually do. 5th gear in an automatic. wink1.gif

 

DOH!

lol

Im just curious WTF hes talking about..

The rear light switch is by the tranny mount.. the cables and gear weights are on the other side...

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lmao.gif fing02.gif Jaws that was good one!!!

 

it happens
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