[DaTLiTe]

Hi, Im not technically minded so i'd like some advise please.

Today when driving down the motorway the gearstick disengauged from the gearbox. The RAC came to have a look at it and he just clipped the cables that joined the two back together. I managed to drive home but am worried that it might happen again. Is this a major problem as something like this shouldnt happen right?

Thanks in advance

[dlpruk]

I've never heard of that one but I think it would be worth getting a MINI dealer to check it over.

What model is the car? Do you have TLC or a Cherished warranty? Where are you - in case anyone can recommend a particular dealer nearby?

[MINIMANIAUK]

This has happend before,especially with some enthusiastic gearchanges, there is a circlip that holds the cable in place and it can be tricky to clip in . the cable was altered on later cars and has a different end on it ,these are less prone to popping off I believe-what year is the car?

[DaTLiTe]

Thanks for the reply, i have a 51 reg mini in preston so its a first generation and i think youve hit the nail on the head with the circlip. Is this a problem that can be recitfied? I dont want it just coming off again, at the moment its held in with some cable tie.

[MINIMANIAUK]

circlip part number 25117515461 if early cable assy or 25117527285 if later one - cost is minimal they tend to bend if removed and never go back in nicely -not sure which cable assy you have but get both to make sure as they are real cheap.
worth also adding 2 cable ties in figure 8 lower down the pair of cables where they clip to the front floorpan/bulkhead near exhaust manifold to hold the cables parallel and secure to the body at that point ,as it helps smooth gearchanges especially reverse
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[DaTLiTe]

Quote: Originally Posted by MINIMANIAUK (original)

circlip part number 25117515461 if early cable assy or 25117527285 if later one - cost is minimal they tend to bend if removed and never go back in nicely -not sure which cable assy you have but get both to make sure as they are real cheap.
worth also adding 2 cable ties in figure 8 lower down the pair of cables where they clip to the front floorpan/bulkhead near exhaust manifold to hold the cables parallel and secure to the body at that point ,as it helps smooth gearchanges especially reverse
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thanks for your help. i'll have a look into it now i have some idea