weird reverse?

mazdamx3sohc · Post by **mazdamx3sohc** » July 21st, 2006, 9:55 pm

sometime i push in the clutch to get in reverse and it doesnt go in so i have to let off and push in the clutch again, anyone have this problem? im NOT rolling while this happens.

ryanlindenberg · Post by **ryanlindenberg** » July 21st, 2006, 10:41 pm

it happens to alot of people.

mazdamx3sohc · Post by **mazdamx3sohc** » July 21st, 2006, 11:42 pm

is that a problem or is it normal?

MechaManZero · Post by **MechaManZero** » July 22nd, 2006, 12:31 am

well it could be one or the other can't tell you. How often does it do this and explain the situation in detail. It appens a lot for some reason when you first start the car usually.

WingleBeast · Post by **WingleBeast** » July 22nd, 2006, 3:15 am

its normal. its because in a transmission reverse engages differently than the other gears, and somtimes things just dont line up, so you let the clutch out, let the gears move a bit and try it agian, no biggy

boniclyd · Post by **boniclyd** » July 22nd, 2006, 3:19 am

I have the same problem on occasion, I think it is normal.
I can tell you what I do and it works for me.
I release the emergency brake and let it roll back just a little.
Then hold the brake down to stop it.
Then it will normaly go into reverse.

If I'm not on an incline I just have to really slam it into reverse sometimes. Most manuals are like that. You have to use the bowlers grip.

Hope this helps.

mazdamx3sohc · Post by **mazdamx3sohc** » July 22nd, 2006, 12:24 pm

thank yall