No reverse????
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From: Vegas baby!
No reverse???? The other day i went to back out of my drive way and i'm having one heck of a time getting my car into reverse. its getting to the point where i have to use both hands to get it in gear? Am I in need of a tranny rebuild or whats going on here??
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Reverse gear Wow! This just happened to me today! Scared the sh*t outta me.
So, who knows what the problem is!?!? God I hope it's nothing major!
I have to slam the shifter to the right and almost push down to get it in reverse. I hope someone can help...
So, who knows what the problem is!?!? God I hope it's nothing major!
I have to slam the shifter to the right and almost push down to get it in reverse. I hope someone can help...
I've three manual cars and had a similar problem. It would be hard to put it in reverse, so one day I put the car in first gear first than in reverse and wen into reverse every time with no problem.
Originally Posted by justinbmx
I've three manual cars and had a similar problem. It would be hard to put it in reverse, so one day I put the car in first gear first than in reverse and wen into reverse every time with no problem.
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I tried that several times today, but it didn't work. I had to very forcefully push the shifter to the right, which didn't help my arm that I just had a cortisone shot in! I'm really hoping this is something simple!
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Wow! Somebody who's first post is attempting to help rather than asking a stupid question. Amazing! Also, these trans DO have a reverse lockout solenoid, so that would be the first thing to check.
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I hope you weren't directing the "stupid question" comment to me. I've posted many times on the LS1 board, I'm new here. So what?
Originally Posted by gametech
Wow! Somebody who's first post is attempting to help rather than asking a stupid question. Amazing! Also, these trans DO have a reverse lockout solenoid, so that would be the first thing to check.
I would first check the reverse lockout solenoid to make sure it is plugged in. If that checks out, my next guess would be to check the fluid in your master cylinder reservoir (see if it's black). If it is, try flushing then bleeding the hydraulics to see if that fixes the problem. Lastly, I would suggest it's your synchros going out. Let us know what you find.
I wasn't trying to insult anyone, I just rarely see a post count of 1 attached to a helpful answer. It's a pleasant surprise. And my comment was directed at totalcomfort.
Last edited by gametech; Feb 13, 2007 at 06:06 PM.
Originally Posted by justinbmx
I've three manual cars and had a similar problem. It would be hard to put it in reverse, so one day I put the car in first gear first than in reverse and wen into reverse every time with no problem.
Originally Posted by BLK02TA
I do that every time. It's always easier to get into reverse.
Not sure why but it's the same way in my car and I just did the same thing with my dad's Peterbilt (eaton 18spd
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