Gear stick not returning to centre.
- Thread starter Wigankev
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It's a common problem. The return spring is broken. Jack up the car and remove the heat shield. You can then get to the spring and either replace it, or bend a new hooked end and hook it back to the fixing point.
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Know where I can get replacement spring? Might get my mechanic do it as I'm planning on getting my new drive belt fitted soon.
LiamC
I've ruined my car ?
Mine was the same, it fell completely off but was wedged in behind the heat shield luckily so I didn't lose it. Those heat shield bolts will likely have welded themselves on so plenty of wd for getting them off
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Nissan or scrappers. Like I said, I just bent a new end on the existing one.
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I'd do it myself but I've only got the small car jack which was provided with my car when I bought it. So won't be able get under car.
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Just seen this spring on eBay
Would this be suitable?
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/fiat-126-...133339?hash=item3f66e3a01b:g:BMUAAOSwNKRXiVYZ
Would this be suitable?
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/fiat-126-...133339?hash=item3f66e3a01b:g:BMUAAOSwNKRXiVYZ
LiamC
I've ruined my car ?
It's probably still under there hanging by one end or jammed behind the heat shield. Check that first because there's no point buying other random crap
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Don't have ramps. I'm taking it to mechanic on Monday. I just hope the current spring can be rehooked.
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LiamC
I've ruined my car ?
Yeah I'd say it's still there. My car and my friends march had the same problem, spring will probably just be there and need a new end
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LiamC
I've ruined my car ?
Never knew they return to the centre? I know micras are basic but they're not that badOh I never knew they did thatI just use my arm to change gear
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Never knew they return to the centre? I know micras are basic but they're not that bad
You'll be telling me you can buy cars without a gear stick next
I heard that they also do cars without any engine in. Witchcraft, that's what it is.You'll be telling me you can buy cars without a gear stick next
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LiamC
I've ruined my car ?
That would be utter madness wouldn't it, sure how would that even happen. There must be a little lad in the gearbox doing it for you insteadYou'll be telling me you can buy cars without a gear stick next
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Almost had to scrap mine before my son officially handed me the keys...
There was so much rust under the Twister it cost £350 to put right. The whole drivers sill including seat belt anchor point. Re-gassed the aircon was an extra £40. Aircon in a motor with no electric windows or power steering.
Oh yeh, an optional extra worth having. Boy does that drag what little power it has, down.
There was so much rust under the Twister it cost £350 to put right. The whole drivers sill including seat belt anchor point. Re-gassed the aircon was an extra £40. Aircon in a motor with no electric windows or power steering.
Oh yeh, an optional extra worth having. Boy does that drag what little power it has, down.
I had aircon in a twister that I had ....just took it out ...or should say cut all the pipes out of it.Almost had to scrap mine before my son officially handed me the keys...
There was so much rust under the Twister it cost £350 to put right. The whole drivers sill including seat belt anchor point. Re-gassed the aircon was an extra £40. Aircon in a motor with no electric windows or power steering.
Oh yeh, an optional extra worth having. Boy does that drag what little power it has, down.
But then again my twister was a 1.4 - awesome little thing.
