Gear switch not snapping back
05-09-22, 01:07 PM
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Gear switch not snapping back
I had to switch my gear cable and it works fine, except that when I click the lower switch to change to a lighter gear, it doesn't snap back like it used to so I have to do it manually.
Can someone tell me why? I'm wondering if there was a spring inside the gear switch casing, maybe I lost it?
Can someone tell me why? I'm wondering if there was a spring inside the gear switch casing, maybe I lost it?
05-09-22, 01:11 PM
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You did it wrong? Honestly with so little information about what type of shifter you have it's just a guess. Did you make sure the shifter was in high gear position before putting the new cable in?
05-09-22, 01:24 PM
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05-09-22, 01:26 PM
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Installing a cable shouldn't make springs fall out. My guess would be an error in the cable installation or the shifter needs to be flushed.
05-09-22, 02:25 PM
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I would guess he thinks the shifter needs to be sprayed/soaked with a degreaser to wash out any buildup that may be gumming up the works.
Try making sure the shifter is on the highest (smallest) gear and re-adjusting the cable before you try that...
Try making sure the shifter is on the highest (smallest) gear and re-adjusting the cable before you try that...
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05-20-22, 06:11 AM
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It turns out all I had to do was unscrew that little screw in the middle of the picture a bit. It was simply too tight and somehow getting in the way of the swtich. Easy fix!
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