Stuck in 2nd... uhg

nbl78s · Post by **nbl78s** » Tue Jun 19, 2012 8:56 am

I am new here, well actually I have been a "lurker" for some time now but just became a member.

I have researched on here to figure out how to get my bug out of second gear and I have tried all the basics. No luck - I have found references to going through the drain plug to push it out... However I can't find detailed instructions anywhere. Has anyone actually done this with success and if so, where can I find instructions?

Thanks a ton!

Blue Baron · Post by **Blue Baron** » Thu Jun 21, 2012 11:51 am

First the obvious question, the shift cage in the tunnel under the back seat is okay, right?

If the sfifter isn't broken, it's most likely a shift rod issue, requiring removal of the nosecone to find the problem.

nbl78s · Post by **nbl78s** » Thu Jun 21, 2012 1:12 pm

Yep, I checked all the easy stuff. Before I remove the transmission and the cone my research shows a last ditch chance to pop it out of gear by going through the drain hole. Instructions are vague though, looking for someone with experience in this procedure.