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ian series 1 Member Since: 17 Nov 2014 Location: south Posts: 3127

If your stuck in first gear (how to with pics) I know it’s been talked about on here, but no photos exist in the threads, I’ve just had a 59 reg 90 brought in on a recovery truck, which is well and truly stuck in first gear. Remove gear stick, and hi low levers, Remove the 4x bolts holding the alloy gear stick housing and pull to one side. Remove the black plastic tunnel held in with TX27 screws, Then you will see the two Detent plugs, one horizontal, one vertical. Gently tap out the vertical one, being careful not to drop the spring or ball bearing. Jack up the N/S front wheel, then insert a flat screwdriver and gently move the selector rail towards the front of the box, You should feel it go, then check on the front wheel to see if you have hit neutral. Refit detent plug (superseded ones are avalible) Click image to enlarge Click image to enlarge Click image to enlarge Click image to enlarge Hope this might help someone one day  80" 80" 86" 88" 90" Wanted, Forward Control Anything considered. Last edited by ian series 1 on 26th Mar 2018 11:50am. Edited 1 time in total

26th Mar 2018 9:03am

MartinK Member Since: 02 Mar 2011 Location: Silverdale (Lancashire/Cumbria Border) Posts: 2665	Thanks for taking the time to write this up  Defender "Puma" 2.4 110 County Utility (possibly the last of the 2.4's)
26th Mar 2018 10:35am

ian series 1 Member Since: 17 Nov 2014 Location: south Posts: 3127	It was a bit brief, but didn’t have much time  80" 80" 86" 88" 90" Wanted, Forward Control Anything considered.
26th Mar 2018 10:41am

blackwolf Member Since: 03 Nov 2009 Location: South West England Posts: 17600	Very useful, Ian, thanks for posting! In the photos it looks to me as though it is the vertical detent that you've removed though.
26th Mar 2018 11:01am

ian series 1 Member Since: 17 Nov 2014 Location: south Posts: 3127	Yep, sorry. Have amended post, like I say, it was all done in a hurry today!  80" 80" 86" 88" 90" Wanted, Forward Control Anything considered.
26th Mar 2018 11:51am

shropshiredefender Member Since: 05 Jun 2017 Location: Shropshire Posts: 834	Thanks Ian - filed under "Stuff that may be vital when I'm least expecting it"
26th Mar 2018 11:59am

ian series 1 Member Since: 17 Nov 2014 Location: south Posts: 3127	It’s a half hour job, Not sure what it would cost at a dealership? Apparently there there is an official LR repair kit for this now, Which requires the box to be split. At least this would get you out of trouble!  80" 80" 86" 88" 90" Wanted, Forward Control Anything considered.
26th Mar 2018 12:07pm

JOW240725 Member Since: 04 May 2015 Location: Suffolk Posts: 7908

Thanks, Ian! I hope I never need it but will be very useful if I do. Does this affect any particular Defenders? James MY2012 110 2.2TDCi XS SW Orkney Grey - http://www.defender2.net/forum/topic43410.html MY1990 110 200TDi SW beautifully faded Portofino Red - https://www.defender2.net/forum/post743641.html#743641 MY1984 90 V8 Slate Grey - https://www.defender2.net/forum/post744557.html#744557 Instagram @suffolk_rovers

26th Mar 2018 12:46pm

ian series 1 Member Since: 17 Nov 2014 Location: south Posts: 3127	Not sure James, I think it’s earlier ones? 80" 80" 86" 88" 90" Wanted, Forward Control Anything considered.
26th Mar 2018 12:54pm

JOW240725 Member Since: 04 May 2015 Location: Suffolk Posts: 7908	Thanks Ian, fingers crossed.  James MY2012 110 2.2TDCi XS SW Orkney Grey - http://www.defender2.net/forum/topic43410.html MY1990 110 200TDi SW beautifully faded Portofino Red - https://www.defender2.net/forum/post743641.html#743641 MY1984 90 V8 Slate Grey - https://www.defender2.net/forum/post744557.html#744557 Instagram @suffolk_rovers
26th Mar 2018 12:56pm

sailawaybrad Member Since: 14 May 2016 Location: Nr Exeter Posts: 43	Anyone got the product code for the new detent plug? 2011 2.4 110 Utility Wagon 1963 2.25 88 Soft top
1st Feb 2019 7:29pm

custom90 Member Since: 21 Jan 2010 Location: South West, England. Posts: 20612

Excellent Ian, can prove invaluable if anyone should need it. Correct me if I'm wrong but surely the best way of avoiding this happening is not the leave it in gear full stop except for a situation where maybe for safety's sake you have to put it in gear. I.e. Parking on steep hills etc. I suppose where you have to park at home regularly can have a bearing on it though, my parking place is perfectly flat but not everyone has the same. Chillin In The Backwoods🇬🇧🇺🇸 ⛽️🛢️⚙️🧰💪

1st Feb 2019 7:49pm

sailawaybrad Member Since: 14 May 2016 Location: Nr Exeter Posts: 43	Detent kit is LR017294 for anyone else! 2011 2.4 110 Utility Wagon 1963 2.25 88 Soft top
7th Feb 2019 8:54pm

Scrawf Member Since: 24 Jul 2016 Location: Matlock Posts: 25

Thank god for Defender2.Net and thanks to ian series 1 for his write up! I had exactly this problem to day. Have the truck up on ramps so I could fit some new side steps more easily. Put it in first for a bit more security (never like relying on the hand brake when I'm underneath!) . Finished the job and tried to mover her off and stuck in first! Really strange as it's never don that before. Anyway followed ian series 1's instructions and she's got a gearbox again! Thanks fella! I must say its a pain getting the tunnel and carpets off but well worth it as while I was there I took the opportunity to clean and re-grease everything down there.

26th Feb 2019 5:52pm

Andy T Member Since: 25 Aug 2017 Location: Bucks Posts: 232

sailawaybrad wrote: Detent kit is LR017294 for anyone else! Really useful thread, thank you Just to say that today the cheapest I can find from 'usual suspects' in UK (LR direct, Britcar, Craddock etc) is £102 plus postage However FleaBay have the same thing from Poland for £47.76 including postage  2011 2.4 White 110 CSW LHD 1998 300TDi Wolf TUM 2015 2.2 Corris Grey 90 2009 2.4 Alaska White 110 Commercial - gone 2006 TD5 Barolo Black 90 - gone 1995 TD5 Green 90 - gone 1984 2.25 Marine Blue 88

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