pops out of reverse.
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pops out of reverse. i have a 2000 WS6 M6. Its been popping out of reverse quite constantly. maybe 2-3 times per reverse. Its really aggravating that it pops outta reverse when im backing into/out of a parking spot and what now. What causes this and how can i fix it?
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The T56, like all constant-mesh transmissions, is held in gear by the synchronizers. If it is popping out of reverse, then the problem concerns the reverse synchronizer. Parts of the synchronizer and/or shift linkage are probably worn. In any case, the problem can not be fixed without removing and disassembling the transmission. You need a rebuild.
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Mine is doing the same atm, what I find helpful is just keeping my hand on the shifter while reversing and holding it in gear. Basicly preventing it from popping out. Thats my fix untill I do a rebuild.
I really dont intend on high jacking the thread, but my friends got a similar problem and I was wondering if its the same issue here.
Shes got a 2000 dodge dakota sport with a 5 speed and 3.9L. It pops out of 1st gear all the time which is dangerous cause she gets stuck in the road trying to turn onto busy streets.
Shes got a 2000 dodge dakota sport with a 5 speed and 3.9L. It pops out of 1st gear all the time which is dangerous cause she gets stuck in the road trying to turn onto busy streets.
Originally Posted by Gary Z
The T56, like all constant-mesh transmissions, is held in gear by the synchronizers. If it is popping out of reverse, then the problem concerns the reverse synchronizer. Parts of the synchronizer and/or shift linkage are probably worn. In any case, the problem can not be fixed without removing and disassembling the transmission. You need a rebuild.
Try this next time before sticking into reverse . Push the clutch it , shift into 1st and then into reverse . If the problem goes away after doing this , its the clutch . If not than you have issues in the reverse area of the transmission .
Good luck and hope this helps out .......
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Originally Posted by DonnyD
i have a 2000 WS6 M6. Its been popping out of reverse quite constantly. maybe 2-3 times per reverse. Its really aggravating that it pops outta reverse when im backing into/out of a parking spot and what now. What causes this and how can i fix it?
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This will most likely be your solution I did this with my tranny while repairing other problems (tooth gone from 5th gear) and it is the best fix for the reverse issues, I have 3k miles on the car since the fix with no ill effects. I used a grinder on the fork instead of a lathe being careful to keep it sqaure by using a dial caliper. Once you get the tranny apart you will clearly see the problem. All of the other gears fully engage, but reverse still has an 1/8th inch to go before fully engaging.
Here is a link with great pics of the process. http://www.thirdgen.org/techboard/t...56-reverse.html
Here is a link with great pics of the process. http://www.thirdgen.org/techboard/t...56-reverse.html
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From: Greene, IA
Sorry, try this link.
http://www.thirdgen.org/techboard/tr...6-reverse.html
thirdgen.org/techboard/transmissions-drivetrain/395377-tonys-t-56-reverse.html
The other link worked for me last night?
http://www.thirdgen.org/techboard/tr...6-reverse.html
thirdgen.org/techboard/transmissions-drivetrain/395377-tonys-t-56-reverse.html
The other link worked for me last night?
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From: Greene, IA
It's you, you haven't had this problem. Sometimes it would not go into gear at all and you would start to let out the clutch and it would just grind. Really not a good deal if you are trying to back out of a parking spot and keep rolling forward everytime you let off the brake to use the gas. It didn't matter how hard you pushed. Now it engages easy and comes out easy just like every other gear.
I pulled my T56 apart because it was doing this a couple years ago and the reverse gear was worn so i replaced it and the bronze syncro I guess its called is only used on 1 side for reverse but has teeth on both sides If i remember correctly so I spun it around to the good side. After that It never slipped out of reverse again. Only wound up paying for a reverse gear and new fluid.
I pulled my T56 apart because it was doing this a couple years ago and the reverse gear was worn so i replaced it and the bronze syncro I guess its called is only used on 1 side for reverse but has teeth on both sides If i remember correctly so I spun it around to the good side. After that It never slipped out of reverse again. Only wound up paying for a reverse gear and new fluid.
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From: Greene, IA
The reason it is wearing out is because it is not completely engaging into reverse. Switching it around is a temporary fix that will last for a while, but it will eventually do it again. Next time it is apart grind the shift fork and add the washers and be done with it forever. It is a design flaw. This solution really does work and is very simple.
Same problem w/ not wanting to go into reverse at all? I couldn't get the bitch into reverse the other day. Being as I just got the car and haven't even registered it yet, I thought it was me.... It eventually went but i had to slam it in.....
