Description
VW/Audi MQ250 Billet Shifter Relay Lever Upgrade – 5 Speed Transmission
Upgrade your worn factory linkage with this billet shifter relay lever for MQ250 transmissions. Designed to replace the common factory plastic lever, this unit is machined from 6061-T6 aluminum alloy for improved strength, better shift feel, and longer service life.
If your factory relay lever has become loose, brittle, or broken over time, this upgrade helps restore more precise gear engagement while reducing the chance of future failure. The anodized finish adds corrosion resistance, while the stainless steel pivot pin and PA66 slider shoe help provide smoother and more consistent shifting performance.
Key Features
- 6061-T6 billet aluminum construction for improved durability over the factory plastic lever
- Anodized finish for corrosion resistance and long-term wear protection
- Stainless steel pivot pin for smooth, reliable movement
- PA66 slider shoe helps improve shift feel and precision
- Helps resolve common gear shift issues caused by cracked or aging relay levers
- Compatible with factory relay lever part numbers 1J0711203L, 1K0711202K, and 5K0711203A
- Includes stainless steel cable end pin options in 8mm and 10mm sizes
- Includes two additional factory relay lever bushings for service use
Why Upgrade the Factory Relay Lever?
Many later VAG 5-speed applications were equipped with a black plastic relay lever from the factory. Over time, heat, age, and repeated shifting can cause the plastic lever to wear out or fail, leading to sloppy shifting, poor gear engagement, or linkage issues. Replacing it with a billet aluminum shifter relay lever is a simple and effective way to improve reliability.
Item Specifications
- Type: Shifter Relay Lever
- Condition: New
- Material: 6061-T6 Aluminum Alloy
- Surface Finish: Anodized
- Replacement Part Numbers: 1J0711203L, 1K0711202K, 5K0711203A
Package Includes
- 1x Billet Shifter Relay Lever
Fitment
MQ250 before 2008:
- Audi A3 1.8T / 1.9 TDI (2000-2004)
- Audi TT MK1 All 5 Speed (1999-2006)
- VW Beetle 1.8T / 2.0L / 1.9 TDI (1999-2004)
- VW Golf MK4 1.8T / 2.0L / 1.9 TDI (1999-2003)
- VW Golf MK5 5 Speed (2004-2008)
- VW Jetta MK4 1.8T / 2.0L / 1.9 TDI (1999-2005)
- VW Bora (2000-2005) with relay lever part number 1J0711051D
MQ250 2008+ US applications:
- Audi A3 1.8T Cabriolet 8P (2008-2013)
- Audi A3 1.8T Saloon / Sportback 8P (2009-2013)
- VW Beetle 1.8TSI 5C (2012-2016)
- VW Golf MK6 2.5L (2009-2011)
Important Notes
- Starting around 2007, many factory applications began using a plastic relay lever, which is more prone to failure than earlier designs.
- Fits VAG group vehicles equipped with a 5-speed transverse transmission, commonly found with 1.4 FSI, 1.6 TDI, 1.8T (non-Quattro), and 1.9 TDI applications.
- Not compatible with AGU engine code.
- In the US and Canada, this kit is intended for late 2007+ five-speed shifters with the plastic relay lever.
- For rest-of-world applications, this kit fits both five-speed and six-speed MQ250 transmissions.
- Does not fit 2.0 non-turbo MK6 Jetta.
- Please confirm your factory relay lever part number before purchase.
Installation Recommendation
For best results, this billet relay lever is recommended for use with adjustable short shift arms front and rear, where applicable. Always verify cable pin size, linkage style, and transmission compatibility before ordering.
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