Shift problems, right side limit gone!!

workmam · 02-01-2007, 01:00 PM

I just got my '07 back from the dealership after having the SPT stage 1 installed (it was part of the deal otherwise I too would have waited for the Cobb Stage 2). As soon as I hit, or tried to hit, 5th I way overshot and was banging into, well nothing. The right side limit was totally blown. Reverse is a little better but 5th is unusable (I'm now a 4th to 6th guy). I've looked around and there doesn't appear to be anything limiting throw or gates OUTSIDE of the transmission. Could it be coincedence that they were playing around that area at the same time as the tranny screwed the pooch? SOA says the shifter limits are imposed inside the tranny. Love any help.

Also, yes my '07 has hesitation problems which are clearing up. Once and awhile the '07 simply leaps, it's truly awesome, much more impressive than my '04. If only I could count on it...

TheLimitedProject · 02-01-2007, 01:28 PM

This happened between when you dropped it off and picked it up?

Take it back....?

***lackskill*** · 02-01-2007, 01:31 PM

Umm... doesnt matter how it happened they need to fix it. AFAIK no dealerships open the STi trannies, this is only done by SOA in NJ.

Blaiser · 02-01-2007, 01:43 PM

ITS THE REVERSE LOCKOUT CABLE! i had this same problem but it was after i installed my driveshaft. get under your car and move the cable its a 5 minute fix.

**nhsilversti** · 02-01-2007, 07:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by lackskill

Umm... doesnt matter how it happened they need to fix it. AFAIK no dealerships open the STi trannies, this is only done by SOA in NJ.

not quite true, the dealers do open the 6 speeds

workmam · 02-02-2007, 10:42 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Blaiser

ITS THE REVERSE LOCKOUT CABLE! i had this same problem but it was after i installed my driveshaft. get under your car and move the cable its a 5 minute fix.

thanks Blaiser, I'll give it a shot.

ScbiSnx · 02-02-2007, 03:20 PM

Yeah most shops don't mess with the 6spd because you need a 45+ ton press for the throat size. Yes the lock out cable can bind causing, well no sidewall.

flytojungho · 02-02-2007, 10:40 PM

what's spt stg 1?

workmam · 02-03-2007, 06:51 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by flytojungho

what's spt stg 1?

Subaru Performance Tuning Stage 1 = cat back, CAI, heatshield.

Sweet, it was indeed the lock out cable! Thanks for your help folks, dealer will fix Monday.

Blaiser · 02-03-2007, 10:34 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by workmam

Subaru Performance Tuning Stage 1 = cat back, CAI, heatshield.

Sweet, it was indeed the lock out cable! Thanks for your help folks, dealer will fix Monday.

awesome man, glad to hear you figured it out!

Pitcherman · 02-03-2007, 12:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ScbiSnx

Yeah most shops don't mess with the 6spd because you need a 45+ ton press for the throat size. Yes the lock out cable can bind causing, well no sidewall.

Mine replaced my 2nd 4th 5th and 6th syncros, and they are a pretty small dealership.

wi77iam · 02-03-2007, 03:54 PM

I had to adjust the reverse lockout cable after my clutch install. And now it's starting to feel a little loose again, so I had to look up the cable adjustment page from the manual and thought I would post it here for reference. The important thing is to make sure the cable is the correct length. This is the cable where it attaches to the reverse lockout lever under the car on the transmission tunnel.

S1MPSONS · 10-13-2007, 05:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by wi77iam

I had to adjust the reverse lockout cable after my clutch install. And now it's starting to feel a little loose again, so I had to look up the cable adjustment page from the manual and thought I would post it here for reference. The important thing is to make sure the cable is the correct length. This is the cable where it attaches to the reverse lockout lever under the car on the transmission tunnel.

Does anyone have pics of exactly how this is done?

S1MPSONS · 10-16-2007, 08:30 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Blaiser

ITS THE REVERSE LOCKOUT CABLE! i had this same problem but it was after i installed my driveshaft. get under your car and move the cable its a 5 minute fix.

I would like a better description for this, please?!

I think valet didn't understand how to get into reverse and they just forced it in and broke the reverse lockout.

Urban07STI · 10-16-2007, 08:33 AM

Quote:

I think valet didn't understand how to get into reverse and they just forced it in and broke the reverse lockout.

Hence why no one ever drives my STI unless I'm in the passenger seat.

02-01-2007, 01:00 PM	#1
workmam Amateur STI Driver Car: 07 STI Fav Mod: center armrest extension Location: Cincinnati Posts: 37 IWSTI Addict since: Apr 2004 Trader Rating: (1)	Shift problems, right side limit gone!! I just got my '07 back from the dealership after having the SPT stage 1 installed (it was part of the deal otherwise I too would have waited for the Cobb Stage 2). As soon as I hit, or tried to hit, 5th I way overshot and was banging into, well nothing. The right side limit was totally blown. Reverse is a little better but 5th is unusable (I'm now a 4th to 6th guy). I've looked around and there doesn't appear to be anything limiting throw or gates OUTSIDE of the transmission. Could it be coincedence that they were playing around that area at the same time as the tranny screwed the pooch? SOA says the shifter limits are imposed inside the tranny. Love any help. Also, yes my '07 has hesitation problems which are clearing up. Once and awhile the '07 simply leaps, it's truly awesome, much more impressive than my '04. If only I could count on it... This ad is not endorsed by this member. Please register or login to hide this ad.

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02-01-2007, 01:28 PM	#2
TheLimitedProject Spec C Club Car: 07 STI LTD/08 STI Fav Mod: APS/Crawford/Cosworth/Aquamist Location: E-town, AB Posts: 2,416 IWSTI Addict since: Apr 2005 Trader Rating: (5)	This happened between when you dropped it off and picked it up? Take it back....?

02-01-2007, 01:31 PM	#3
*lackskill* Super Moderator Car: 05 Ram 3500 CTD Fav Mod: Majin Posts: 14,992 IWSTI Addict since: Apr 2006 Trader Rating: (9)	Umm... doesnt matter how it happened they need to fix it. AFAIK no dealerships open the STi trannies, this is only done by SOA in NJ.

02-01-2007, 01:43 PM	#4
Blaiser Spec C Club Car: 06 white w/gold STi Fav Mod: gt40r Location: Orange, CA Posts: 1,222 IWSTI Addict since: Apr 2005 Trader Rating: (6)	ITS THE REVERSE LOCKOUT CABLE! i had this same problem but it was after i installed my driveshaft. get under your car and move the cable its a 5 minute fix.

02-02-2007, 03:20 PM	#7
ScbiSnx Junior STI Driver Car: '07 STI WRB Location: NoVa Posts: 105 IWSTI Addict since: Jul 2006 Trader Rating: (0)	Yeah most shops don't mess with the 6spd because you need a 45+ ton press for the throat size. Yes the lock out cable can bind causing, well no sidewall.

02-02-2007, 10:40 PM	#8
flytojungho Spec C Club Car: 06 STI Fav Mod: Prodrive oval tip Location: carmel indiana Posts: 1,259 IWSTI Addict since: Mar 2005 Trader Rating: (0)	what's spt stg 1?