The reversing switch on my Manual TT is failing more than it works, my mechanic did order a new one and tried in vein to get behind the gearbox and get it off, but couldn't. He is a good mechanic but doesn't know the 300 that well, so, do I need to take the gearbox off? Remove the cowling over the transmission tunnel? Help please? lol:oops:

Here is the image of the culprit, i think Jeff will know this one

 

Ok this is not easy with the gearbox in as it is recessed, also it largely depends upon what exhaust you have fitted, its worth lowering the gearbox a few inches to help access.

 

The old switch cables can be cut off flush and a deep socket then will fit and undo the switch, of course the new switch cannot have the cables cutt off so tighten in by hand and then with a crow foot spanner it can be nipped up.

 

Expect it to be time consuming and fiddly, not a nice job on the floor, much better on a 2post ramp.

 

Good luck

 

Jeff

 

Jeff

I knew you were going to say something like that, he's had it on a two post ramp and has done all sorts to get to it, it has a very big exhaust on it (Not put on by me but I do like it) and is lowered on coilovers, so I'm guessing it's not coming off soon. FFS. Oh well!