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Hey guys.

Do you get this problem occasionaly? My reverse gear is really difficult to "engage" at times. I push the gear down, left and then when I tried to push up, it won't go in.

KNow what I mean? I usually have to try 3-4 times and release the clutch a couple of times before it'll work again. Quite annoying.

A common issue?

i have problems engaging 1st gear sumtimes. i sometimes "half" engage the gear so it doesnt sound good!!
pretty awkward when ur at the lights!

i fink if u push it down further and move it left then up slowly, it wil engage ok.

sylonien wrote:Do you get this problem occasionaly? My reverse gear is really difficult to "engage" at times. I push the gear down, left and then when I tried to push up, it won't go in.

KNow what I mean? I usually have to try 3-4 times and release the clutch a couple of times before it'll work again. Quite annoying.

A common issue?

I've had it a number of times, although normally when I get it I find that sufficient force will allow the gear to engage.

I don't know whether it's a common issue or not, but then every car I've ever driven has had some sort of problem engaging reverse...

I've already pushed it as far down as possible. Any further I go would probably make the gear go through the floor !

i wuld hate to use brutal force...i usually move it slowly... betta be safe than sorry!

Well yeah - but I don't use that much force either 'cos it won't work. So I just keep on trying and trying.

D'you think theres anything to do with the way I drive or somethin'?

Guys - show your car some compassion.

There's no synchro on reverse (there never is). If it won't go in, put in first and nudge forward a couple of inches, then try again. Applies to any car.

Deek.

I think it is because your car is very new. It may need to wear a bit before it can engage smoothly.

Luckily my petrol sport has always been soo smooth. Ask Scorpio1, he has driven my car and compared to his ex-diesel sport, his gears are really rough and the clutch is very heavy.

Well geniuenly/normally my car is very smooth too! The clutch and everything jus the occasional issue with the reverse.

ive never had this prob b4...

but this morning when i was in a carpark (with plenty cars waiting behind me ) it happend.....i depressed the clutch then engage it fully.... and after 3 tries... it engaged reverse....

thx for da tip . ....

sylonien has done more miles than me tho

How do you know mate? And I drive like a maniac so maybe..

sylonien wrote: How do you know mate? And I drive like a maniac so maybe..

I'm taking a guess at the photos you've taken of your clocks.

Possibly. Well i like driving.

(secret tracker installed obviously)



hope fully it b better as it is used more.....

Done the gear box usually get worse as times goes by?