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George Holmer · Aug 11th, 2019, 14:59

I have a manual LHD 2002 V40. When I got it, gear selection was very difficult and shortly after, it broke down. Volvo replaced the bushings and linkage so the car now drives fine again but they said that the reverse gear locking mechanism is broken which means that I can select reverse gear without having to pull the plastic ring up and it does not come down by itself.

I am replacing the radio and a few bits and bobs and so, I have taken off the gaiter around the shifter. The bits I have are a knob, a spring and a leather gaiter. I wonder if anyone has any pictures or similar so that I can see what is supposed to be there and how it fits together?

Aug 11th, 2019, 14:59	#1
George Holmer VOC Member Last Online: Sep 16th, 2023 12:51 Join Date: May 2011 Location: Leuven	Reverse gear locking mechanism broken I have a manual LHD 2002 V40. When I got it, gear selection was very difficult and shortly after, it broke down. Volvo replaced the bushings and linkage so the car now drives fine again but they said that the reverse gear locking mechanism is broken which means that I can select reverse gear without having to pull the plastic ring up and it does not come down by itself. I am replacing the radio and a few bits and bobs and so, I have taken off the gaiter around the shifter. The bits I have are a knob, a spring and a leather gaiter. I wonder if anyone has any pictures or similar so that I can see what is supposed to be there and how it fits together? __________________ Current: 2004 LHD Volvo V40 auto Many, many previous Volvos including a V40, a 262C, 945 LPT Polar (Belgian spec), V90, 2006 V70 petrol, 740 TDI, 940 TDI, 850 GLT, C70 2.0GT and V70 D5 auto.