C5 annoying fault !
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C5 annoying fault !
On my C5 when i want to go in reverse in i lift the collar up and put it in reverse but the collar sticks and has to be pushed down, Has anyone had this fault and cured it ? I tried spraying WD40 on it but its no better ??
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Re: C5 annoying fault !
I'd imagine there's a spring in there somewhere, there usually is with these lift collar reverse mechanisms. Its probably broken or very tired.
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Re: C5 annoying fault !
I too have the same fault. It feels as if the hole in the gear knob is slightly tapered, causing it to grip the collar. I recon a strip down and cutting a few mm off the top of the collar is my next move. Dunno if it will be possible, however, when 've done it, I'll update this post.
Mark
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1997 Honda Civic v-tec e, never missed a beat (it is a Honda)
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1999 Triumph Daytona 955i, now gone ;(
1998 Honda Transalp - in a bid to keep my licence...
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Re: C5 annoying fault !
Neither my 2.0 or 2.2 have the collar, different gearbox?
Peter
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