Spyder SE fails to go in to reverse fix

[Johndeeredoo]

Here is my fix for my 2018 spyder SE failure to go int reverse.
The reverse failure was intermittent, but was getting worse.
I was able to install a shim between the switch and the pin.
Here is the fix.

Just a note, the shim I used was only .021" thick, and .130" in diameter.
It may not be the best option, since the metal push pin has a dome surface.
The other option I was thinking about was to make a new metal push pin that was a little longer.

The paddle shifter mount is held to the main body with 3 socket head screws.
When you remove the screws, you can remove the paddle shifter rocker assembly.
Under that you will see the two sealed bubble switches, one for reverse, and one for forward.
The bubble switches will have a rubber shaft sticking up.
That rubber shaft will touch the metal pin that is pushed by the paddle shifter rocker body.
I put the shim between the metal push pin and the rubber pin on the switch.
The shim is caged in the body, so it should not move out of the switch contact area.
When you take it apart, you will notice that there is no adjustment for this switch.
I can't believe that there are any serviceable parts here.
As I said in my post, there was no wear or broken parts.
When the parts were designed and made, I think they did not put enough push distance for the pin to push the switch.
Hope that helps.

[UtahPete]

John, what do you use for shims?

[Johndeeredoo]

John, what do you use for shims?

I used a piece of plastic that had adhesive on it.
stuck the adhesive side to the switch. but don't know how well it stuck.
JD