[Scottbott]

have noticed quite a few times that when reversing in my driveway then going into first gear that the car goes into reverse again instead of first, it did it again yesterday and I noticed that the reverse switch had not dropped down to prevent selecting first, I pulled it down and away I was in first gear, is this just a matter off a bit of lube to stop it sticking or is this a common thing?, no drama as I will make it drops down, just bugs me more than anything, thanks

 

[gdh300]

Not had this. I'm pretty sure that lifting the ring just allows you to get the stick into reverse gear position. But from what you describe, does then it actual prevent moving the stick to first gear position? It's not something I've ever tried, of course!

Like you said, sounds like you might need to remove the gaiter and see if you can get to the end of the cable to apply a bit of lubrication.