Digging up this topic.
I've been dealing with the neutral light problem, I've simply gotten used to it.
However, lately I have been encountering false neutrals, especially when downshifting from fourth to third gear.
So I decided to investigate the source of the problem, and discovered that the stopper lever is misaligned with the stopper plate.
In the position it´s in, I can slightly turn the shift cam with my hand, which causes the neutral light to go off or on when the gear is in neutral. If I engage third gear, a small touch is enough to find a neutral between the gears. What happens is that the stopper lever has some play, and slips in the direction of the shift segment.
So I bent the stopper lever inwards a little, which does not allow it to come off the stopper plate. In the photos you can see the play in the stopper lever.
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I assume the issue is resolved for now. Later I´ll get a new stopper lever and bolt.
I can't test it yet, because the thread on the sump plug gave way, and when I removed the sump I discovered this, so first I have that to solve...
Also, the stopper plate has some wear, and I have a new one to install, but I couldn't get the torx screw out. Is it safe to use a manual impact wrench on the screw? Can the turning and impact force on the shift cam cause any damage? Or should I just leave it as is?