I forgot to mention in the video that ideally the pivot ball wants some white grease on it. I didn’t have any to hand when fitting the bush, but have since greased it up.
It could be, but there are also other parts of the linkage that can cause it too. Check if you can move the stick upwards/downwards. If it has play in it in that direction then this is the most likely the cause of the issue.
How do you get the steering wheel controls to work with an aftermarket stereo, I’ve got the stereo working but not the buttons on the wheel. Also sweet video I bought an e46 Friday and already looking at fixing everything
Cheers mate. To make the steering buttons work for the stereo I had to use an adapter. It was readily available off eBay but I can’t remember exactly which one I bought or how it fitted, but it was plug and play. Feel free to check out my other videos, there’s a few with my e46 and hopefully some others that you might find useful
Just bought a little corsa that seems to have the same issue .. the stick lifts all the time and I have to be careful not to slam it into reverse instead of 1st ... I reckon you've put me on the right path to sorting it out mate nice one !
The Corsa depending on the year, have a common issue with the linkages themselves. There’s a Vauxhall modified part for it that’s not that expensive if I remember right, but it’s a while since I’ve done one. I think I remember them being in splines, and can be put on off centre if you’re not careful.
Next time puts some boards in front of the ramp. When you drive onto the boards it will lift the front end before you get to the ramps allowing you to drive up.
I was going to ask the same thing. Mine shakes now after getting rear ended by guy on motorcycle while I was stopping he rear ended me going probably 25mph while I was almost at a dead stop. What are your guesses?
My e46 got stuck in 5th gear and the gear stick spins around in circles. Can I fix the linkage through this way? Or am I gonna have to take everything out? 😅
If you have to remove the exhaust and your flanges bolts have rusted to nothing, prepare for hell drilling them out when reinstalling the exhaust. Hell.
I forgot to mention in the video that ideally the pivot ball wants some white grease on it. I didn’t have any to hand when fitting the bush, but have since greased it up.
I like how you did it without removing the driveshaft, thank god I found this video lol
short shifter coming soon
Lol good luck.
glad to see i wasnt forgotten by the keys on the roof
I never leave them in the ignition incase the shitter locks itself haha
@@StupidBlokeStupidVideoshaha me too I always leave a window open I don’t trust these 22 year old electrics 🤣
Hey my shifter is very loose but also all the gear goes well except reverse is very hard to put in gear someone know what could be related to this..?
It could be, but there are also other parts of the linkage that can cause it too. Check if you can move the stick upwards/downwards. If it has play in it in that direction then this is the most likely the cause of the issue.
@@StupidBlokeStupidVideos i don’t have play up and down but is very loose, more than your haha
@@alecmethot5146 this could be the issue, worth changing for the cost tbh
How do you get the steering wheel controls to work with an aftermarket stereo, I’ve got the stereo working but not the buttons on the wheel. Also sweet video I bought an e46 Friday and already looking at fixing everything
Cheers mate. To make the steering buttons work for the stereo I had to use an adapter. It was readily available off eBay but I can’t remember exactly which one I bought or how it fitted, but it was plug and play. Feel free to check out my other videos, there’s a few with my e46 and hopefully some others that you might find useful
Just bought a little corsa that seems to have the same issue .. the stick lifts all the time and I have to be careful not to slam it into reverse instead of 1st ... I reckon you've put me on the right path to sorting it out mate nice one !
The Corsa depending on the year, have a common issue with the linkages themselves. There’s a Vauxhall modified part for it that’s not that expensive if I remember right, but it’s a while since I’ve done one. I think I remember them being in splines, and can be put on off centre if you’re not careful.
Next time puts some boards in front of the ramp. When you drive onto the boards it will lift the front end before you get to the ramps allowing you to drive up.
I usually just use a couple of blocks
please help mine wont go into first gear at all its too hard an e46 320i that was converted from automatic to manual
Even with the engine not running?
@@StupidBlokeStupidVideos yes ,either engine running or non running. the first gear just doesnt engage
@@mahlamlu4098 sounds like it could be the gearbox itself
Did your gear shifter also move while accelerating? Like when you get on the power, it gets pushed back...
Not so much, that sounds like you’ve probably got a engine/gearbox mount issues.
@@StupidBlokeStupidVideos thanks 🙏 I'm gonna have it sorted out
@@FonkyVidsOG no problem mate.
I was going to ask the same thing. Mine shakes now after getting rear ended by guy on motorcycle while I was stopping he rear ended me going probably 25mph while I was almost at a dead stop. What are your guesses?
@@radianm6 probably transmission mounts
My e46 got stuck in 5th gear and the gear stick spins around in circles. Can I fix the linkage through this way? Or am I gonna have to take everything out? 😅
Sounds like you’re might have bigger issues than mine did 🤨
@StupidBlokeStupidVideos oh darrrrnnnn 😅🤣🤣🤣 I think its the linkage but not sure how to get to it ahaha
@@Thatweirdcargirl to get to it fully, it’s gearbox out I believe.
@@StupidBlokeStupidVideos that's what i was afraid of 😅
@@Thatweirdcargirl 😬
where did you bought it from
I’d had it for so long sat in my glovebox before fitting it, I can’t remember for sure, but I think I got it off eBay.
Can you do mine?
Naaaaaahhhhhh G, sorry
@@StupidBlokeStupidVideos :(
If you have to remove the exhaust and your flanges bolts have rusted to nothing, prepare for hell drilling them out when reinstalling the exhaust. Hell.
Been there on an old 325ti the mrs used to have haha
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Lol why the arroz con leche?
Because changing gear was like stirring a bowl 🤣
Can't believe you got under the car on just a jack. Jees
I only lifted it to give me some wiggle room to move my arms. If it had fallen, I could still fit under it anyway so it wouldn’t have crushed me
@@StupidBlokeStupidVideos I know mate was busting your b's as you said at the end "before anyone moans"
@@jamesfoo8999 oh yea 😂
Another bit of great advice....on Why not to buy a bmw! 🤣
Guess what every car ages and factory bushings aren’t supposed to last forever. That goes with any car moron
@@andeleputo89 notice the 🤣, a clear indication of me taking the piss!
Bell end! 🤣