Funda Posted December 31, 2017 Share Posted December 31, 2017 I have a 99 USDM Forester that I ended up swapping the 5MT with a newer JDM D/R 5MT. Now I know that I have to engage the clutch to switch ranges and I've scoured the Internet for an owners manual that covers this with no luck. How does this thing work really? I don't have the interior parts ordered but I'm crafty enough to rig something up in the mean time. Does the handle lock it in? If I try to change gears when in Lo does it switch back to Hi? I've found out after installing the D/R trans that the range selector needs to be secured or it will slip out of range and leave you with a vehicle that will not move no matter what gear you try. That was quite an alarming experience! My gut is telling me that the handle does lock it in but my gut is also saying it needs confirmation. Any help would be greatly appreciated. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
subnz Posted December 31, 2017 Share Posted December 31, 2017 (edited) If the high / low range lever isn't held / secured in its respective position of hi or lo range ie if in between the two positions there will be a false neutral and that is one of the recommendations not to do this.(to hold the lever between hi /lo range) All that's required is to use the clutch while shifting ranges while driving in a straight line is best.. Edited January 1, 2018 by subnz Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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