M/T - Cannot Select Reverse Gear

911 (997)

3/04 ENU 414

Date: Apr 12, 2006

Reverse Gear Cannot Be Engaged

This Technical Information replaces the TI dated December 15, 2004.

Changes compared to the previous Technical Information:

> The locking bridge required for installing the adjustment pin of the preselector cable has been modified.
When installing the adjustment pin, only use the modified locking bridge P 9619/1 (green).

> Step 3: The procedure for installing the adjustment pin has changed because of the modified locking bridge.

Vehicle Type:
911 Carrera (997)/911 Carrera S (997)

Model Year:
As of 2005

Equipment:
Manual transmission G97.01

Concerns:
Reverse gear

Situation:
Preselector cable set incorrectly.

On 911 Carrera (997) and 911 Carrera 5 (997) vehicles with manual transmission, a preselector cable installed in the gearshift bracket undertension can prevent the gate of reverse gear from being reached. As a result, reverse gear cannot be engaged.

In the event of a complaint, the adjustment pin of the preselector cable must be loosened and the preselector cable must be re-adjusted in the gearshift bracket.

If the complaint cannot be remedied after re.adjustment of the preselector cable, the transmission must be replaced.

Action Required:
Re-adjust the preselector cable.

Tools:
000.721.961.91 --> Locking bridge P 9619/1 (special assembly aid tool)

Work Procedure:

Remove and install the adjustment pin of the preselector cable.

1. Introductory work.

1.1 Remove shift-lever knob, --> Workshop Manual "340419 Removing and installing shift-lever knob - section on "Removing".

1.2 Remove center console trim, --> Workshop Manual "681479 Removing and installing centre console trim - section on "Removing".

1.3 Remove cover for center console, --> Workshop Manual "687919 Removing and installing cover for centre console - section on "Removing"".

1.4 Remove center console, --> Workshop Manual "681719 Removing and installing centre console - section on "Removing".

2. Loosen the adjustment pin of the preselector cable on the gearshift bracket.

2.1 Put transmission in neutral (no gear engaged).

2.2 Push bayonet lock for the preselector connection (blue) as far back as it will go and turn clockwise until the catch engages.

2.3 Remove the adjustment pin of the preselector cable from the preselector connection.

3. Secure the adjustment pin of the preselector cable in the gearshift bracket again.

Note
When installing the adjustment pin, only use the modified locking bridge P 9619/1 (green).

3.1 Locking bridge P 9619/1 must be clipped onto the gearshift lever from the right using the retaining lugs.

3.2 Locking bridge P9619/1 on the gearshift lever must then be pushed down and engaged in the gearshift bracket.





3.3 Insert the adjustment pin of the preselector cable without tension in the preselector connection and press down firmly until the adjustment pin locks with an audible click (--> Figure 1-Arrow A-).

3.4 Lock preselector connection:

Turn blue bayonet lock anti-clockwise and allow it to slide over the adjustment pin of the preselector cable (--> Figure 1-Inset - Items 1 and 2-).

3.5 Remove locking bridge.

3.6 Check if reverse gear can be engaged.

4 Concluding work.

4.1 Install center console, --> Workshop Manual "681719 Removing and installing centre console - section on Installing"".

4.2 Install cover for center console, --> Workshop Manual "681919 Removing and installing cover for centre console - section on "installing"".

4.3 Install center console trim, --> Workshop Manual "687479 Removing and installing centre console trim - section on "Installing"".

4.4 Install shift-lever knob, --> Workshop Manual "340419 Removing and installing shift-lever knob - section on "Installing"".





Working Time:

References:

--> Workshop Manual "341279 Removing and installing shift and selector cables"

--> Workshop Manual "340419 Removing and installing shift-lever knob"

--> Workshop Manual "681479 Removing and installing centre console trim"

--> Workshop Manual "681779 Removing and installing centre console"

--> Workshop Manual "681919 Removing and installing cover for centre console"





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