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exhaust and intake have been on since I got the car. I added the TMIC about 4-5 months ago.

Thank you. I added the template to my OP.

Corksport TMIC, K&N air intake, Cobb Catback exhaust are the only mods on the car right now. I’ve read this code can be the result of many things. Any suggestion on where to start troubleshooting? Year/Make/Model: 2011 MS3 Mileage: 107500k Location:SF Bay Area CA Concern: CEL and P2096 code...

By first linkage, do you mean the one that is adjustable? Thanks regarding the seal showing signs of a leak as a symptom. Redline

I did: I installed a cork sport short shifter and adjusted the linkage to make sure going into reverse was right. I experienced this issue with the stock shifter that came with the car before swapping to the CS.

I got my MS3 maybe 7 months ago. I had the trans fluid replaced as it needed it but was also wondering if that might improve the shifting feel. I'm still having an issue that manifest as inconsistent resisting shifting into 2nd (sometimes 3rd). Sometime it shifts into 2nd like butter and other...

Thanks. So something is up with the mechanism inside that is supposed to drop the male piece that locks into the column when the key is removed.

Looking into steering columns and wheel locks, I wonder if a sensor failed and the car thinks the key is still in the ignition even when the car is off and thus it doesn’t engage the locking pin. I did not see anything mentioned in the manual about a the steering wheel locking but it would be...

Nope, and Carfax and NICB shows nothing of theft and title is clean and VIN is correct.

Yes, I can turn it all the way in either direction.

What do you mean lock to lock?

I’ve tried turning the wheel quite a bit and no dice there. I got a CarFax when I bought the car - as in a paid for one - and it didn’t show any reports of it being stolen previously. Google AI search mentioned the steering wheel detent or cog for the locking mechanism could be broken. I...

What would cause it not to lock? Is this a common issue with MS3 Or M3?

I have a 2011 and the steering wheel does not lock when the ignition is off. Is this a common issue? From my understanding it should lock when the ignition is off.

I like the adjustability of the CS short shifter but dislike how the shifter no longer sits centered in the console cutout area like the stock OEM as the CS's shaft is not offset to sit more centered. Has anyone modded CS their shifter shaft to be offset and sit more centered like the OEM?