Gearbox Paddle Problem

danp · 07-06-2010, 09:55 PM

In my wisdom decided to put on some nice CF paddles.

Can now change up a gear but not down

(unless I use the stick)

Paddle doesn't spring back (yes the spring is in place ;-), and there is no click.

Turned the wheel, stuck head in footwell and legs out the drivers window but can't see any obvious issue (with the paddle removed). Hole for the spring, little slot for the "lug" .. not a lot there that I could see to go wrong,

Put the old OEM paddle back on and that has the same problem.

Could take the working (up / RHS / +) paddle off I guess and see if I can spot any difference, but not done this yet.

Any ideas chaps?!

Did see this thread which sounds similar..

http://www.cslregister.com/forum/sho...paddle+problem

PS LHS (down / -) paddle that I was sent had the wrong pin/lug on the back - so wouldn't fit ... once I realised this they sent the correct lug ... (bolts onto the CF paddle with 3 allen bolts) ... now goes on but issue as above. I was careful 1st time round so suprised if I damaged anything, but always possible.

**shimmy** · 07-06-2010, 10:05 PM

common schoolboy error if i am not mistaken

no idea how to solve it though

shane@mbtech · 07-06-2010, 10:13 PM

You will have dislodged the plastic part which pushes on the switch. Probably best to remove airbag to check

danp · 07-06-2010, 11:02 PM

Chs chaps, look like the microswitch bit that the "lug" on the paddle pushes against was a little out of position, paddles are now on and clicking so will now go for a spin.

karbonkid · 07-06-2010, 11:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by danp

Chs chaps, look like the microswitch bit that the "lug" on the paddle pushes against was a little out of position, paddles are now on and clicking so will now go for a spin.

DuncanR · 08-06-2010, 11:48 AM

Fook me !! ... looks like I have lost my record for the longest time to change a set of shift paddles !!

sailorbaz · 08-06-2010, 12:21 PM

Yeah, I agree with Lawsy there, remove the airbag and upper trim and you can see the switches clearly and facilitate fitting much easier. It'll be straight forward, I'm sure you've not broken anything.

Good luck.

Dan · 08-06-2010, 12:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by danp

Chs chaps, look like the microswitch bit that the "lug" on the paddle pushes against was a little out of position, paddles are now on and clicking so will now go for a spin.

Did that fix the problem then Dan?

sailorbaz · 08-06-2010, 01:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sailorbaz

Yeah, I agree with Lawsy there, remove the airbag and upper trim and you can see the switches clearly and facilitate fitting much easier. It'll be straight forward, I'm sure you've not broken anything.

Good luck.

Note to Baz...
Read all the posts from start to finish ya TIT!

danp · 08-06-2010, 01:30 PM

Actually although they both now click very nicely I don't get any downshifts... so will refit and sounds like airbag removal + WD40 if that doesn't work...

CF paddles are so much nicer than the OEM tho' - they should have been OEM, what were you playing at BMW!

I think I may well have the world record on longest time to change paddles in progress ;-)

07-06-2010, 09:55 PM	#1
danp S4 - Getting the hang of it Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 177 Casino cash: $6280	Gearbox Paddle Problem In my wisdom decided to put on some nice CF paddles. Can now change up a gear but not down (unless I use the stick) Paddle doesn't spring back (yes the spring is in place ;-), and there is no click. Turned the wheel, stuck head in footwell and legs out the drivers window but can't see any obvious issue (with the paddle removed). Hole for the spring, little slot for the "lug" .. not a lot there that I could see to go wrong, Put the old OEM paddle back on and that has the same problem. Could take the working (up / RHS / +) paddle off I guess and see if I can spot any difference, but not done this yet. Any ideas chaps?! Did see this thread which sounds similar.. http://www.cslregister.com/forum/sho...paddle+problem PS LHS (down / -) paddle that I was sent had the wrong pin/lug on the back - so wouldn't fit ... once I realised this they sent the correct lug ... (bolts onto the CF paddle with 3 allen bolts) ... now goes on but issue as above. I was careful 1st time round so suprised if I damaged anything, but always possible. Last edited by danp; 07-06-2010 at 09:57 PM.

07-06-2010, 10:05 PM	#2
shimmy CSL Register Uber-poster! Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Uk Posts: 14,646 Casino cash: $43909	common schoolboy error if i am not mistaken no idea how to solve it though __________________ .

08-06-2010, 11:48 AM	#6
DuncanR CSL Register Uber-poster! Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Olney, Bucks Posts: 3,735 Casino cash: $9984	Fook me !! ... looks like I have lost my record for the longest time to change a set of shift paddles !! __________________ " I use Gleaming Kleen.... for that new car look " I wish I had used - Race Data Systems - Motorsport Data Loggers forgive me Nathan !

07-06-2010, 10:13 PM	#3
shane@mbtech CSL Register Uber-poster! Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: warrington Posts: 5,419 Casino cash: $19783	You will have dislodged the plastic part which pushes on the switch. Probably best to remove airbag to check

07-06-2010, 11:02 PM	#4
danp S4 - Getting the hang of it Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 177 Casino cash: $6280	Chs chaps, look like the microswitch bit that the "lug" on the paddle pushes against was a little out of position, paddles are now on and clicking so will now go for a spin.

08-06-2010, 01:30 PM	#10
danp S4 - Getting the hang of it Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 177 Casino cash: $6280	Actually although they both now click very nicely I don't get any downshifts... so will refit and sounds like airbag removal + WD40 if that doesn't work... CF paddles are so much nicer than the OEM tho' - they should have been OEM, what were you playing at BMW! I think I may well have the world record on longest time to change paddles in progress ;-)