Forum-Gallery-Shop-Sponsors

« Advertise on Freel2.com

Home > General > Gear lever switch
Post Reply  Down to end
Page 1 of 1
Print this entire topic · 
Mahler



Member Since: 05 Apr 2024
Location: Cheshire
Posts: 7

England 2013 Freelander 2 SD4 XS Auto Aintree Green
Gear lever switch

Hello,
I seem to have a problem that I haven't heard of before, The switch on the auto gear lever that stops you inadvertently moving from drive to reverse, or vice-versa now remains in the "in" position, as in, it doesn't spring back when you remove your finger so it is possible to accidently move the lever through the whole range.
Anybody seen this before and, dare I ask, is it an easy fix if so?
Thanks.

Post #443189 11th Jul 2024 11:54 am
View user's profile Send private message View poster's gallery Reply with quote
robblue



Member Since: 10 Jan 2017
Location: cornwall
Posts: 259

United Kingdom 2012 Freelander 2 SD4 XS Auto Santorini Black

sounds like the spring has gone in the knob, cheap enough off of ebay just search fl2 auto gear knob spring . and lots of advice in the search button about changing it i haven't done 1 yet but there's always the chance i will have to with 2 autos . 2009 FL2 S now gone
2011 FL2 HSE AUTO
2012 FL2 XS AUTO
2000 Kawasaki er 5

Post #443192 11th Jul 2024 12:30 pm
View user's profile Send private message View poster's gallery Reply with quote
RealBeale



Member Since: 13 Jun 2016
Location: Birmingham Great Barr
Posts: 910

United Kingdom 2007 Freelander 2 i6 HSE Auto Sumatra Black

^^^ as above.
I found the quickest way to replace it was to hold the switch in as far as I could and get a flat blade screw driver in the top and pop the switch out that way. No need to dismantle the whole assembly. IIRC I paid £4-5 off of Ebay for my replacement spring.The lever needs to be in the Drive position to get the best access to fit the spring.

Post #443199 11th Jul 2024 4:04 pm
View user's profile Send private message View poster's gallery Reply with quote
Mahler



Member Since: 05 Apr 2024
Location: Cheshire
Posts: 7

England 2013 Freelander 2 SD4 XS Auto Aintree Green

Excellent, very relieved, Thanks for the replies.

Post #443200 11th Jul 2024 4:15 pm
View user's profile Send private message View poster's gallery Post Reply
Post Reply  Back to top
Page 1 of 1
All times are GMT

Jump to  
Previous Topic | Next Topic >
Posting Rules
You cannot post new topics in this forum
You cannot reply to topics in this forum
You cannot edit your posts in this forum
You cannot delete your posts in this forum
You cannot vote in polls in this forum



Site Copyright © 2006-2024 Futuranet Ltd & Martin Lewis
Freel2.com RSS Feed - All Forums


Switch to Mobile site