120 Prado shift lever repair kit

[Bluewind]

Just had this issue happen this morning. The shifter from D to 4 was very stiff. Almost had to hit it to get it into position. Then all of a sudden the shifter became "floppy" and wouldn't stay in 4, could go to 3 and 2 but then wouldn't stay in L. A quick google search lead me here. After reading the instructions I went and took the console apart, the "Bullet" was nowhere to be found. So ordered the kit and hopefully it arrives quick and will solve my issue.

Good to hear!

[Ic3ydragon]

Wow what an amazing kit. Arrived quick, instructions where great and I can shift smoothly into every gear now. I was locked out of 3 onwards and hard to get reverse. Telling everybody about this quick and easy fix!

[Bluesman66]

Just ordered one of these kits, thanks a lot amts,

also thanks to all the posters out there for all the info on these vehicles, its led me here and helped me immensely

[Ic3ydragon]

Just placed my order. Thanks amts

[TrevP]

Issue resolved - that again for the great kit.

[Adzy166]

Kit arrived within a week after despatch (UK> EU). Fitted the kit on Saturday and it’s superb. Full selection options restored. The link to instructions was great. Very clear and reassuring. It’s a simple job but always something to be mindful of.
Having read comments on other forums, here’s a couple of installation tips to avoid any potential gotchas.
1. Silver trim removal. Use a trim removal tool or a plastic tile grout spreader to get in the gap at the bottom of the trim and then lever off trim using an upward motion. I found it tricky to use the manual “squeeze and pull method” some videos show.
2. white connector block. Be careful unplugging this. You can’t just pull it off. There’s a clip to push in on the block to release. If you want, you can unclip the connector block from its mount using a pair of needle nose pliers to give you a bit more room when unplugging the block.
3. Make sure the white shift lock “thingy” is clipped properly back into its housing before you reassemble gate. If it’s not seated properly it’ll ping out!
4. Test the operation of the gear selector movement before your put the console back together. Obvious, but worth noting.

thanks again. Such a satisfying fix. Really appreciated, Andrew.

[Adzy166]

Great, thanks. Just ordered your kit.

Hi, I can’t move my shift lever beyond the D position and no sideways motion to select 4. It seems jammed. Movement to P,R and N, no problem. Any ideas please ?

Typical symptom of the pin about to pop out of the collar it's in. Once you force it, the shifter becomes floppy. The fix is to install the repair kit.

[Adzy166]

Hi, I can’t move my shift lever beyond the D position and no sideways motion to select 4. It seems jammed. Movement to P,R and N, no problem. Any ideas please ?

[Mr-Luke]

Just placed my order, no more 3rd gear holding yeeewwww

[Col Davis]

Just ordered one thanks

[mfuwe tiger]

Great thanks. Sending you an email now.

Thanks amts. Sending direct to Zambia doesnt work as items often go missing. Need to go thru the UK or SA who send with Ishop.. But if your based in Oz (think i read that) i will order and send to my brother in Melbourne. does that work for you?

The kits are both in Oz and UK. Send me an emaill and we can sort out the best way to get it to you. amtsprado at gmail dot com

[mfuwe tiger]

Thanks amts. Sending direct to Zambia doesnt work as items often go missing. Need to go thru the UK or SA who send with Ishop.. But if your based in Oz (think i read that) i will order and send to my brother in Melbourne. does that work for you?