Remove DSG shifter lock?

[evlo]

Is there pictures of the shifter lock mechanism or maybe guide how to disable the lock so shifter never locks?

[ApertureS]

Erm, I mean its a sprung loaded pin controlled by a motor so youd have to strip it down and remove the pin or file the end down.

 

But its a safety feature and an interlock, why would you want to do that?

 

Not only that - I wouldn't recommend it and id also be wondering about the legalities and possibility of voiding your insurance - its there to stop the car accidentally being knocked into gear and taking off on its own.

[evlo]

Because it is acting up and removing it is the easiest solution.

There will still be lock for the ignition key, at least I would hope so.

 

Do you have a picture of said spring loaded pin controlled by motor?

I have found some pictures here, but I do not really see how the lock operates there.

 

 

Edited 17 January, 2023 by evlo

[ApertureS]

2 minutes ago, evlo said:

Because it is acting up and it is easiest solution.

 

Do you have a picture of said spring loaded pin controlled by motor?

 

There will still be lock for the ignition key, at least I would hope so.

Its far from the easiest solution - if its broken, replace it - whether thats with a new or second hand part is your choice but removing is well... silly...

No photos as it is a single piece generally built into the shifter tower.

[evlo]

I think it will probably be easiest to make the yellow lock override thingy to be permanently pressed down.

[evlo]

Super easy fix - red circles is where you screw in self taper screw, green line is piece of metal

no more lock issues

 

Also for nannies - it still cannot be accidentally shifted from park, as even with yellow thing pressed you need to push the button on the shifter to shift (rather sad imo)

 

May make sense to take a vacuum with you to clean out the stuff when doing the proper permanent fix

Edited 18 January, 2023 by evlo