Manual transmission shifter play?

Tiny
ALEX.SCOTT332
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  • 2024 SUBARU WRX
  • 2.4L
  • 4 CYL
  • 4WD
  • MANUAL
  • 12,000 MILES
I have the vehicle listed above MT Subaru WRX. I installed a short shifter kit, and it was working great for a while, but after some time, the shifter developed play when pressure to the right is applied in 3rd gear and 4th gear. I have checked the connection for the cables at the shifter, and I did not see anything out of the ordinary.
Sunday, May 4th, 2025 AT 7:34 AM

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Tiny
KEN L
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The problem sounds like it is in the shifter itself, I would take it back apart and recheck the screws and bolts inside the shifter. There is a chance one of the shifter cables and come apart internally. I would move the shifter into the gears what there is slop and have a helper watch the selector shaft on the transmission to see if it moves when you move the shifter. Please upload pictures or videos in your response.
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Sunday, May 4th, 2025 AT 11:55 AM

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