2007 gti se reverse bucket/lever issue

[bored808]

Took ole Bessie out for the first spin of the year. Wanted to burn up that old stabilized fuel.
Went over a very small wave heard click and all of a sudden the reverse lever starts coming up by itself as I got faster. By 30 mph I was in full reverse. I tried to hold it down while driving w limited success so I used a tie down to hook the bucket to the grab bar under the seat.
Upon inspection I see nothing wrong near the bucket. I see one bucket return spring, not sure if there should be two.
Many help would be appreciated!
Thanks in advance for your help!

[Xspook]

There is only one spring.

What happens when you try to move it up and down via the bucket?

[bored808]

It moves up and down It has some resistance from the return spring

[nmpeter]

there is a latch system on the bucket that locks it up until he cable starts to move. A bit of square aluminum..may have failed. have a very close look at the part diagram and your bucket.

[Xspook]

When in the up position, it should hold in place and take a fair amount of effort to move it down.

If you need a new spring, I have one I'd give you (spare from my older ski) if you would pay for shipping.

[bored808]

Hey captain Pete, ironically my name is Pete, here is the diagram I'm looking at. Can you take a look and identify the part you're talking about?
http://www.cheapcycleparts.com/oempa...257af6/reverse

[bored808]

Is there a chance the cable could have stretched and is causing the bucket to sit just a little too low?