200 tdi manual gear stick alignment

[wrcwrc]

hi all

200 tdi manual j reg.

the gearbox is perfect, no notches, good in every gear.

although the gear stick sits just out of alignment to where it normally should be. all the actual gears are in exactly the right place. its the gearstick that is sitting just too far over to the left.

instead of it resting between 3rd and 4th where it should - it rests between 1st and 2nd. so if im in nutral, push gearstick straight up - its straight into first.

havnt pulled the centre console off yet to have a look - anyone advise?

many thanks.

[BogMonster]

the bias springs need resetting or more likely the plate that locates them is broken, only costs a couple fo quid

easy fix once you get to the top of the gearbox which is the worst bit as you have to take all the tunnel trim off which takes a while, you'll need pop rivets to put it back in again, 13 I think... not 100% sure though

[DiscoClax]

Here's a pic of the bits and bobs with part numbers..

As Bogmonster has said, it's most likely the 1-2 bias spring or associated componentry that's at fault.

[wrcwrc]

cheers guys. much appreciated.

so im looking at taking the centre console out, and drilling out the pop rivets that hold the cover plate on before i can do anything ya?

[russ3120]

if you follow the first part of this thread it may help http://forums.lr4x4.com/index.php?showtopic=6719

[nickm]

if you follow the first part of this thread it may help http://forums.lr4x4.com/index.php?showtopic=6719

if your gearbox is on the floor, you've gone too far