Trouble with the reverse

[Hans Fredrik]

When I start my car and the parking brake is on, it's difficult to get the stick in to the reverse position, as soon as I let the parking brake down it's no problem. Is it supposed to be like that?<P>Clueless,

[SmokyMcGee]

i had a new clutch put in my car still the reverse gear problem remained. Im thinkin tranny.....and im also thinking alot of overtime at work for me to fix it.<P>------------------<BR>Edgar Paredes

[Talon_66]

Try putting it in first gear and then reverse. It should work then. I think it is just a safety feature or something.

[Hans Fredrik]

Spent some time shifting from 1st to reverse and found that there is a low clicking noise when it is properly locked in the reverse, can't afford to do anything with it since a ferry lowered its gate on my hood the other day, bummer.

[David Coleman]

Reverse is not syncronized, so it will not go into gear as easily as the other gears. That is also why it has a mechanical whine to it: it is straight cut as well.<P>------------------<BR>David Coleman- <B><I>Moderator</B></I><BR><A HREF="http://www.PinkMX-3.com" TARGET=_blank>1993 Mazda MX-3 GS Special Edition</A><BR><B><I>Why get clear tail lights when only Geo Metros are gonna see them?</I></B>

[Mx-3_Gosu]

Maybe I'm Just Lazy. I have the same problem, and all I do is double clutch it. It takes half a second to do, and works every time

[natedwag03]

Yea, i have the same problem as you do, somebody talled me that i should put it first gear and put it on reverse, then i try that it works.

[reSa]

just pump the clutch a little and it should be fine...well it works for me...or maybe i just think it does )

[992mmx3]

David hit it right on the money, not syncronized, set your gears, some go into first, I prefer 2nd myself.