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hard time shifting to 5th gear - shortshifter installed

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Old 11-16-2016, 11:13 AM
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Hey guys,

I'm new to the forums/s2k world. i just recently bought a 03 ap1 one of my issues with it is that it currently has a shortshifter installed. it has no reverse lock out and is a pain to get into 5th. when shifting from 4th gear i would have to put the shifter far all the way far right in neutral and guess where 5th gear is at. i apply a little pressure up till i feel the 5th gear notch tell me i'm near it lol.

i have searched and saw that many are having issues with 5th gear and reverse.

my question is, can i just buy a used stock ap1 or ap2 shifter and regain my reverse lockout and simplicity of getting from 4th to 5th gear lol.
Old 11-16-2016, 01:23 PM
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Reverse lockout is pushing down on the shifter, so are you saying the shifter is always in the down position? You must be missing a spring.
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I assume its always on the down position since i can go all the way to the right without anything stopping me.
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There are information and videos in the library on how to grease the shifter. Follow those to disassemble and replace missing parts. Spring #10 is probably missing and other parts may also be missing. The shift is darn short to start with so a short shifter seems unnecessary. New replacement parts can get expensive so surplus parts should be investigated. Just the spring is less than $4 new. Try to get it at a local dealer as shipping will be more than the part if you order on-line.



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