TRD Quickshifter Problems - Toyota GR86, 86, FR-S and Subaru BRZ Forum & Owners Community

megamarines · 06-19-2015, 03:16 PM

Hey guys, so I have a dealer installed TRD Quickshifter. It's been fine up until last night. Immediately noticed lots of play and rattle, and even play while in gear. Within minutes of it happening I suddenly lost ability to shift into 1st or 2nd; and could only shift into them from a stationary position after forcing into the reverse gear and gently out.

Something definitely feels loose and the transmission has had no other issues. I'm assuming it's a loose bolt or pin, but it's incredibly frustrating to deal with. Any ideas before I pop it open or take it to the dealership?

jaf89f · 06-19-2015, 03:22 PM

Did you use loctite on the adapter bolt?? If not, it probably came loose (i.e. not seated correctly, not tightened enough, etc.). Seems to be a common issue, but not to what you are describing, just becoming sloppier over time. I had to tighten my adapter bolt again after the initial install once I had put some use into the part.

megamarines · 06-19-2015, 04:25 PM

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Originally Posted by jaf89f

Did you use loctite on the adapter bolt?? If not, it probably came loose (i.e. not seated correctly, not tightened enough, etc.). Seems to be a common issue, but not to what you are describing, just becoming sloppier over time. I had to tighten my adapter bolt again after the initial install once I had put some use into the part.

Definitely did not use loctite since it was installed when I picked it up. I'll be sure to tighten it and do that anyway.

jaf89f · 06-19-2015, 04:32 PM

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Originally Posted by megamarines

Definitely did not use loctite since it was installed when I picked it up. I'll be sure to tighten it and do that anyway.

Sorry, I missed the part about having the shifter dealer installed. If you're uncomfortable investigating yourself, take it back to the dealer stat and let them deal with it.

megamarines · 06-20-2015, 05:43 AM

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Originally Posted by jaf89f

Sorry, I missed the part about having the shifter dealer installed. If you're uncomfortable investigating yourself, take it back to the dealer stat and let them deal with it.

Ended up taking it to the dealer since it's covered by warranty. I have the ability to fix it but I'd rather have the installer fix it themselves.

Freedom · 06-21-2015, 06:52 AM

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Originally Posted by megamarines

Ended up taking it to the dealer since it's covered by warranty. I have the ability to fix it but I'd rather have the installer fix it themselves.

So was it the adapter bolt that came loose in the end?

megamarines · 06-21-2015, 07:12 AM

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So was it the adapter bolt that came loose in the end?

No idea. They haphazardly "fixed" the problem and it's still loose as hell. Basically got the run around and they tried to blame my weighted shift knob. I have to go back in on Monday for them to fully fix it. Absolutely mad as can be as to how badly they handled such a simple process.

Freedom · 06-21-2015, 07:22 AM

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Originally Posted by megamarines

No idea. They haphazardly "fixed" the problem and it's still loose as hell. Basically got the run around and they tried to blame my weighted shift knob. I have to go back in on Monday for them to fully fix it. Absolutely mad as can be as to how badly they handled such a simple process.

I have the TRD quickshifter, its a very simple mod. The only thing that can go wrong is if one of the bolts come loose. There is no harm checking yourself if you have the means to do so.

Createddeleted · 06-21-2015, 01:06 PM

As I reported in another thread, for some installations the head of the shift linkage can cause the bolt to roll out of place; even with loctite. This binding motion from head to bolt causes the backing out and eventually failure. The last one I worked on needed some "clearancing" so there wouldn't be an issue going through the gears. 1st and 2nd usually are the culprits for the binding angle.

06-19-2015, 03:16 PM	#1
megamarines Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2014 Drives: 2015 FR-S RS 1.0 Location: Walnut Creek, CA Posts: 368 Thanks: 144 Thanked 177 Times in 91 Posts Mentioned: 29 Post(s) Tagged: 2 Thread(s)	TRD Quickshifter Problems Hey guys, so I have a dealer installed TRD Quickshifter. It's been fine up until last night. Immediately noticed lots of play and rattle, and even play while in gear. Within minutes of it happening I suddenly lost ability to shift into 1st or 2nd; and could only shift into them from a stationary position after forcing into the reverse gear and gently out. Something definitely feels loose and the transmission has had no other issues. I'm assuming it's a loose bolt or pin, but it's incredibly frustrating to deal with. Any ideas before I pop it open or take it to the dealership?

06-19-2015, 03:22 PM	#2
jaf89f Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Drives: Raven MT Location: St. Louis Posts: 85 Thanks: 27 Thanked 26 Times in 15 Posts Mentioned: 1 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Did you use loctite on the adapter bolt?? If not, it probably came loose (i.e. not seated correctly, not tightened enough, etc.). Seems to be a common issue, but not to what you are describing, just becoming sloppier over time. I had to tighten my adapter bolt again after the initial install once I had put some use into the part. __________________ OpenFlash Tablet Tune v2.06 E85 Stage 1 - Grimmspeed Intake, Strut Tower Brace & Master Cylinder Brace - MTEC Clutch & Shifter Springs - TRD Quickshifter - cQuartz Finest Paint Protection Coating - and more to come...

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Createddeleted Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Drives: 2014 BRZ - 2004 GLI Location: Texas Posts: 328 Thanks: 255 Thanked 228 Times in 122 Posts Mentioned: 4 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	As I reported in another thread, for some installations the head of the shift linkage can cause the bolt to roll out of place; even with loctite. This binding motion from head to bolt causes the backing out and eventually failure. The last one I worked on needed some "clearancing" so there wouldn't be an issue going through the gears. 1st and 2nd usually are the culprits for the binding angle.

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