Reverse lockout issue

Egan · 03-30-2004, 06:40 AM

Well, I've had my STi for five days now and I'm experiencing a problem with the reverse lockout. When I pull the ring up, it stays up instead of returning to the lower position like it did when I left the dealership. I have to physically push the ring back down. Has anyone else had this problem? I'll take it in to the dealer when I get back home Friday, but I thought it might be a common, simple fix.

The only thing that I can think caused it is that I removed the shift knob to test fit the Kartboy knob off my WRX. I also had the center console up when I installed the stereo from the Rex. But I really don't see how either of those actions could have affected the operation of the ring.

titsataki · 03-30-2004, 10:15 AM

so if you put the stock knob does that alleviate the problem? If yes then there maybe some compatability problem. Possibly shoot an email to Kartboy to verify. I did a quick search and I have not seen it install on an STi.

cheers

Nick

Egan · 03-30-2004, 10:47 AM

I just test fitted the Kartboy on there to see if it fit or not. I put the stock knob right back on. The problem started some time after that.

**nhsilversti** · 03-30-2004, 12:03 PM

sounds like you got something (dirt, plastic shaving etc...) stuck between the shifter and the lockout ring. try compressed air to blow it out, do this from the bottom of the ring. it only takes a minute which, is faster than the dealer.

ted

Egan · 03-30-2004, 01:16 PM

Thanks Ted.

trevor456 · 03-30-2004, 03:56 PM

The same thing happened to me when I tried to see if a Prodrive shift knob would fit. I am just going to take it back to the dealer and tell them I dont know what happened.

(maybe it will work)

Xman · 03-31-2004, 05:21 AM

there is a spring in there that may have become disconnected. Check that also.

Egan · 03-31-2004, 06:54 AM

Thanks. Is it okay to undo the allen set screw to get in there and look? I don't want to make things worse.

03-30-2004, 06:40 AM	#1
Egan Senior STI Driver Car: 01 M Coupe Location: Granite Bay, Kalifornia Posts: 338 IWSTI Addict since: Mar 2004 Trader Rating: (1)	Well, I've had my STi for five days now and I'm experiencing a problem with the reverse lockout. When I pull the ring up, it stays up instead of returning to the lower position like it did when I left the dealership. I have to physically push the ring back down. Has anyone else had this problem? I'll take it in to the dealer when I get back home Friday, but I thought it might be a common, simple fix. The only thing that I can think caused it is that I removed the shift knob to test fit the Kartboy knob off my WRX. I also had the center console up when I installed the stereo from the Rex. But I really don't see how either of those actions could have affected the operation of the ring. This ad is not endorsed by this member. Please register or login to hide this ad.

03-30-2004, 03:56 PM	#6
trevor456 Junior STI Driver Location: Dayton, Ohio Posts: 137 IWSTI Addict since: Dec 2003 Trader Rating: (0)	help me decide - Prodrive or ScoobySport The same thing happened to me when I tried to see if a Prodrive shift knob would fit. I am just going to take it back to the dealer and tell them I dont know what happened. (maybe it will work)

03-31-2004, 06:54 AM	#8
Egan Senior STI Driver Car: 01 M Coupe Location: Granite Bay, Kalifornia Posts: 338 IWSTI Addict since: Mar 2004 Trader Rating: (1)	Thanks. Is it okay to undo the allen set screw to get in there and look? I don't want to make things worse. This ad is not endorsed by this member. Please register or login to hide this ad.

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03-30-2004, 10:15 AM	#2
titsataki The Next Petter Solberg Car: 05 STI CGM Location: New Haven, CT Posts: 984 IWSTI Addict since: Nov 2002 Trader Rating: (0)	so if you put the stock knob does that alleviate the problem? If yes then there maybe some compatability problem. Possibly shoot an email to Kartboy to verify. I did a quick search and I have not seen it install on an STi. cheers Nick

03-30-2004, 10:47 AM	#3
Egan Senior STI Driver Car: 01 M Coupe Location: Granite Bay, Kalifornia Posts: 338 IWSTI Addict since: Mar 2004 Trader Rating: (1)	I just test fitted the Kartboy on there to see if it fit or not. I put the stock knob right back on. The problem started some time after that.

03-30-2004, 12:03 PM	#4
nhsilversti Gold Member Car: 06 cgm sti w/ppg dog Fav Mod: RIP 04 psm sti Location: southern nh Posts: 450 IWSTI Addict since: Sep 2003 Trader Rating: (0)	sounds like you got something (dirt, plastic shaving etc...) stuck between the shifter and the lockout ring. try compressed air to blow it out, do this from the bottom of the ring. it only takes a minute which, is faster than the dealer. ted

03-30-2004, 01:16 PM	#5
Egan Senior STI Driver Car: 01 M Coupe Location: Granite Bay, Kalifornia Posts: 338 IWSTI Addict since: Mar 2004 Trader Rating: (1)	Thanks Ted.

03-31-2004, 05:21 AM	#7
Xman S204 Racer Car: Blue 2004 STi Fav Mod: 2001 2.5RS Rally car... Location: Rancho Santa Margarita, C Posts: 2,822 IWSTI Addict since: Apr 2003 Trader Rating: (3)	there is a spring in there that may have become disconnected. Check that also.