Loose and rough shifter - Toyota Yaris Forums

JudgeM · 12-07-2013, 05:38 AM

Hello all.

First time I drove a Yaris was when I was learning to drive, my driving school had a first gen yaris. Thats when I loved the car. It had an awesome gear change, very short shift and clicks in beautifully

Years later when I finally bought my own. 2nd gen RS, the shifter left me dreaming for more. The throws seem longer and it just doesnt feel good.

I had a squeaky gear change in 1st and 2nd. After I followed the post and lubed it it was better. 3rd and 4th are still not very nice. 5th is good and reverse is as usual. Overall when I wiggle the shifter it feels loose and not very tight.

Do you think maybe the linkages need to be properly tightened up and greased ? or is this the way it is ?

12-07-2013, 05:38 AM	#1
JudgeM View User's Garage Drives: 2005 Toyota Vitz RS Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Auckland, New Zealand Posts: 181	Loose and rough shifter Hello all. First time I drove a Yaris was when I was learning to drive, my driving school had a first gen yaris. Thats when I loved the car. It had an awesome gear change, very short shift and clicks in beautifully Years later when I finally bought my own. 2nd gen RS, the shifter left me dreaming for more. The throws seem longer and it just doesnt feel good. I had a squeaky gear change in 1st and 2nd. After I followed the post and lubed it it was better. 3rd and 4th are still not very nice. 5th is good and reverse is as usual. Overall when I wiggle the shifter it feels loose and not very tight. Do you think maybe the linkages need to be properly tightened up and greased ? or is this the way it is ?