In a moment of madness this morning I recorded a video to show this process. It's a first attempt at a video so don't be too critical! Also I'm not a mechanic and was working one handed whilst recording, so hoping not to get it in the neck from "proper mechanics" or video production experts

Find it here:


Enjoy!

Colin '57 FL2 Td4 HSE, 135k, purch Nov '14
So far: Osram nightbreakers, new mats, gear shift knob, battery, 2nd earth strap, bonnet strut, new plates, Bluefin ECU remap
To Do: Heated screen fault, possible glo-plug fault, brakes and discs, alloy refurb, after market fixed sat nav

Just a late comment and thanks from me for that video (and for the earlier comments in this thread too)!! I had the same problem on my 07 FL2 and that was one of the quickest jobs I've ever done - must have taken me all of 5 minutes and the reverse solenoid is now working perfectly again after sliding the connection in and out a few times!

Cheers

Jim

That connector looks like the same type that causes the "Interior Motion Sensor" fault and the cure is exactly the same procedure, Unplug it and Plug it back in again!

where and hows that done pls?ive got that fault recorded but not botherd up till now

It's really easy..
The sensor is located in one of two places depending on whether or not you have a sun roof.
Assuming no sun roof.
In the head lining, just about middle of the roof, you will see a rectangular plastic box.
Prise off the cover (give it a good tug) and you will find a green plug, just remove the plug and refit it.
Refit the cover and test for the DTC, should be fixed now.
Job Done!

https://www.freel2.com/gallery/albums/userpics/21475/Sensor.pdf

Look for No 4 in this pdf file.

This thread has been very helpful, our F2 manual had been having the same issues ie. reverse could be selected when moving and also the gear sticking in reverse. I have done the reverse solenoid clip a couple of times but the fault is back. Is there a more permanent fix? I was going to see if I can tighten the connection a bit, either nipping shut or pushing some foil or something onto the connector to make tighter, any suggestions please?

thanks for the tip on fix. i had same issue with selecting 5th and 6th. gear shift kept wanting to go over to the right inside the reverse path. did the solonoid fix and yay it worked. many thanks for this thread. kind regards, Simon

hello forum, it seems the problem returned just a month after fixing it with disconnecting the connector and reconnecting. Anyone knows which side the underlining fault lies? As i not been using 6th, 5th has been manageable. but think it is time to try and do a more permanent fix. any advise be greatly appreciated.

cheers, Simon

I know it is an old thread but thanks athelstan for the instructions.

2nd time I have had to do it in 13+ years.

Has to get wife to reconnect plug, thinner fingers!!

this may help me and my dad with his 5/6/ reverse issue,has anyone got any pics or a guide with pics to assist?