Why Doesn't the Manual Gear Shift Lever Return to the Middle Position?

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McDominic
07/24/25 9:13pm
Manual gear shift lever not returning to the middle position may be due to a damaged or weakened return spring. Here is some relevant information: 1. Manual Transmission: A manual transmission car refers to a vehicle that uses a manual shift mechanical transmission (also known as manual gear, MT) to adjust speed. That is, the gear lever must be manually moved to change the gear meshing position inside the transmission, altering the gear ratio to achieve speed change. The gear lever can only be moved when the clutch is depressed. 2. Manual Gearbox: The manual gearbox has a simple structure, reliable performance, low manufacturing and maintenance costs, and high transmission efficiency (theoretically more fuel-efficient). Additionally, due to pure mechanical control, it offers faster shifting response and more directly reflects the driver's intentions, thus providing more driving pleasure.
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