Had exact same problem on mine, and I figured to try replacing the following part. This was after tightening cables.



Pic was taken from this thread, and shows the grommet that can cause issues. I wondered if that tiny bit of give was enough to translate to the additional slack. Other than trying that, I couldn't find any information to suggest an alternative treatment.

Never got round to it though as the car was totalled before I had a chance.


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