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Yeah I was thinking the pin out was probably different, I can remember when Ford Australia started using electronic flasher cans in the 
series Falcons whilst they used the same 3 pin pattern the pin out was arse about, thus preventing any interchanging of the two.
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I said I would try the adjustable flasher unit out & report back, what I actually did was put my shoulder out. This stupid action precludes any scrabbling about in the foot
I can confirm that the electronic unit will replace the original Lucas unit, at least under bench conditions. However they are not pin compatible as well as different physically.
The poles are reversed, which is going to irritate if you manage to insert it into a socket designed for the Lucas unit.
A picture might illustrate better.
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Not being able to select 1st, 3rd and 5th gears after losing the clip is very easy to understand. If you remove the clip and watch the gearbox end of the cable while someone else selects the gears you will notice that when those gears are being selected the end of the cable comes out of the bracket. Essentially you are mostly just moving the outer sheath to and fro to the extent that the bell crank doesn’t move sufficiently into the gearbox to engage the gears. However when you try to select 2nd,4th or rev the cable end relocates into the bracket and gear selection occurs.
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As I said earlier I went under the car & disconnected the bottom to verify the operation of the extractor tool I made, (which was fine). On reassembly it was notchy, inspection showed I hadn’t got the clip fully home, a further shove & it nestled into place & I’m back to normal.
I think this illustrates how finicky these systems can be or maybe mine is just a bastard & enjoys the inconvenience it inflicts on me.
M
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Surely just “extending” the cable just places the gear stick in a different neutral position. And if all gears can be selected with engine off it does suggest a clutch problem. However, why immediately after not being able to select the forward movement of the gearstick is a puzzle unless the loss of the U clip occurred at that moment which seems likely.
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It took me ages to get the gear change usable & a couple of months, on & off with micro adjustments, to get to where I am now.
I still think the stick is too far forward & prompted by comments on this post I’ll be in the pit later to have another look.
The first thing is to change the scroll pin, it has resolutely refused to move by the “judicial application of standard force” & now I’ll make a tool that will make life uncomfortable as it is pressed inexorably out.
M
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I can’t remember which pan I had to duck last time I brought the thought of my buying another f to do just this.
I’ve the space (just), I’ve the knowledge, the equipment to make, mend & modify. I’ve enough contacts who might help source the parts. Tesla bits are favourites for these jobs, they are also the most expensive. It wouldn’t be a racing car, so a Leaf as a donor would be of interest.
My wife had now had both cataract done & vision is much improved, it therefore follows that her aim will have improved also, I think I’ll keep these thoughts to myself.
At seventy+ one has to consider how long it might take bring it to fruition & how those who are “left behind” would deal with second Mad Dad Mobile
M
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It’s always useful to find out how colonials use our language & how it develops under their jurisdiction.
A musician friend of mine was on tour in the States & was troubled to hear that they had “fanny bags”
& was astonished to find a contraceptive being proffered when he requested a rubber to erase some lyrics he had drafted, but didn’t like.
Would it help if I were to use “route” in future, would that help to circumvent your obvious embarrassment.
As always it’s good to hear from you.
M
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No one has mentioned adjusting the length of the gear cables. This does sound as if it may be your solution.
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Whilst you have the engine and subframe out it would be worth changing the rear brake pipework.
Nigel
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'You'll have a Root in the morning"........Lucky you!.......here in Oz the word "root" is a euphemism for the act of carnal desire
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MEMS3 and airbag (Temic or AB Autoliv) both use the same pin on the diagnostic socket.
Therefore if your pscan can talk to the MEMS3 then there is no problem with the pscan.
Most likely there is no power to the airbag ECU or it has completely died.
Pscan is not able to reconfigure airbag ECUs, therefore if you get replacement it's best to get one from a car with a similar configuration.
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