SMG Compression Spring without dropping transmission

[thetypicalm3guy]

Hey guys,

Got the dreaded SMG light and car only has R, 2nd & 5th.

Replaced the GPS with 2 different used units and still getting the shift gate mid position can not be found.

I remember looking at the detent springs when I did the clutch in 2019 and I can’t remember which one I replaced. Apparently they are different sizes and I ordered the 2 of the same springs.

I decided to blindly get the spring out and to my surprise, it’s now out. Does not appear broken, but is it the skinny long one? Is it possible that it’s worn?

Any other thoughts on what it could be?

You need to run SMG adaptations

[sapote]

I decided to blindly get the spring out and to my surprise, it’s now out. Does not appear broken, but is it the skinny long one? Is it possible that it’s worn?

This is the detent spring for the Gate shift rod; there are 2 more parts to be checked: a pin and a roller which riding on the said shift rod. If the roller broke then it could jam up the shift rod at some gate positions, causing miss gears.

Maybe use a magnet to pull the parts out, but be careful don't let the magnet sucked into the gear train then you have a bigger headache.