i recently replaced all the old bushings in the shifter assembly along with new grease. now it wont shift into 5th gear. does anyone know what it can possibly be? it was shifting through all gears prior to regreasing the shifter.

 

I neglected to properly torque the 3 shifter retention bolts after replacing all the shifter components. The shifter loosened up and would not shift into 5/6. Not sure if you have the same issue, but worth checking.

 

Did you put the shift lever back into the same orientation?

 

what do you mean, same orientation? the shifter can only go one way. theres a ridge on the plastic bushing.

 

The shifter itself is bent slightly. I believe the peak of the bend is pointed toward the driverside. If you put it in incorrectly (i.e. 180 deg) you have to start all over.

 

check the first pic of this diy. See the slight bend? https://www.s2ki.com/2010/03/11/diy-regrease-shifter/

 

yes its positioned correctly.

 

search: https://www.s2ki.com/forums/s2000-un...-gear-1098353/

 

thanks for that. it lead me to a diy for the shifter with a service manual section in it that has a 5th gear lockout repair. apparently I have to pull the whole assembly out from under the car and straighten it out. ill try this tomorrow and see how it goes.

 

Before you do that be extra extra sure the shifter is not in backwards. Several people reported that you can insert it in backwards, which seems like the most likely scenario here..

That TSB you reference is just a guide on how to disassemble the shifter (ie. for greasing) with an addition step for the underside gasket.