Spyder SE fails to go in to reverse fix

[Johndeeredoo]

Here is my fix for my 2018 Spyder SE6 failure to go into reverse.
The reverse failure was intermittent, but it 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 I don't know how well it stuck.
JD

[RobGilio]

If your Spyder won't go into Reverse or Downshift - Try this...

Give a Big Thanks to Johndeeredoo, as his thoughts gave me the idea to do the Video. This should only take about 30 minutes at the Most... Better than Spending $500 for a New Left Control & about 2 Hours Labor... Get some Rubbing Alcohol (Do Not Use Oil or Lube) and Liquid Air in a Can... Give it a try.

https://youtu.be/3AXrT9BFnC0

While we are on Maintenance, if you get the Stuck Parking Brake, try this...

https://youtu.be/8x1kN1QdxGU?si=Fao8QVDheUbHrEsP

To prevent the Stuck Parking Brake from happening, do this...

https://youtu.be/1Q-p3ULHNGE?si=R6Wi4IRJ-0wmCOxF