TypeRA28 Posted July 8, 2006 Posted July 8, 2006 Tried to put my car into reverse today, but it would not go into gear. Every other gear is fine. Any guess's?
david_taylor Posted July 8, 2006 Posted July 8, 2006 Sounds like you need a new gearbox. Happened to my mates sport...He lost 5th first, then the whole lot! Get it to your nearest garage asap mate!
colin_ross Posted July 8, 2006 Posted July 8, 2006 I've had the same thing happen to me, do you have any trouble with 5th at all? They share the same shaft and if one goes it can effect the other. It's not a new box though as it can be sorted. First thing to try is selecting reverse with the engine off, if it goes in you are looking at a clutch problem. If it still won't engage then it sounds like a selector fault.
TypeRA28 Posted July 8, 2006 Author Posted July 8, 2006 Every other gear is fine. It just seems to be reverse. I tried it last night with engine off, and it went into reverse. Does this sound like a garage job, or is there anything I can try myself. I am getting a bit more savvy with the car, so if there is something I could try, I will give it a go. Cheers, Craig
colin_ross Posted July 8, 2006 Posted July 8, 2006 If it selects with the engine off it sounds like the box is fine and its the clutch. Does it have a high biting point? Have you checked the fluid level?
TypeRA28 Posted July 8, 2006 Author Posted July 8, 2006 Will check the fluid levels. I think the clutch is ok, as I had a new one fitted a couple of years back. Will let you know how I get on.
WUZ Posted July 8, 2006 Posted July 8, 2006 Sounds like it might be a linkage issue but that generally means that 5th is difficut as well! If the biting point is high you might need to adjust it so it bites lower - that is only if the clutch is not worn! Russell
WUZ Posted July 8, 2006 Posted July 8, 2006 You can adjust the bite-point position by turning the bracket on the threaded shaft running from the pedal into the master cylinder. Bit of a pain to get to as you need to get your head into the footwell, but you can remove the circlip and take out the sliding pin that connects the pedal to the clutch shaft, then you can either turn the bracket on the shaft, or hold the bracket still and turn the shaft, which ever one is easiest. Russell
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