Dave1998

I dont think I am doing anything different after 4 years, but last 2 times in car, I had difficulty finding reverse to get out of the garage.

Anyone have an idea if something is going on with the car ?

Dave

der451b

Nope on my car.
Do you change tramission oil?

BlueC5Kitten

Only when it is really cold out...which it hasn't been in S. TX. since last November/December.

Putting in a Hurst...will probably make it more challenging in the winter...we'll see!

Good luck with your tranny!

Dave68

I always shift into third gear, first, before shifting into reverse. Give it a try!

Whiteonrice

I think sometimes it is just off half a tooth or something. Rather than force it I will stick it into another gear then it goes into reverse easy.

Rick

Silverbullet00

Every Time!

Slotcar

That is what works for me

Fast Cop

RedWolf

I always go into second then back to try reverse. I'll try third as well. I have a feeling this is common and lining up the teeth with another gear is the easy fix.

itzza427

A drain and refill with Royal Purple Syncro Max couldn't hurt!!Mine was getting balky getting into 1st and sometimes reverse. Did the RP and boy did it smooth things out!!

camvette91

I agree with post 4 and on.
The first time I had that problem I freaked out.

canyon lake corvette

same thing here, any forward gear and then reverse is easy. 04 w/ 15k

burbleflyer

RBChallenger

But to answer your question, yes it can be a pain to get it into reverse from time to time without the shift into another gear.

Phidelt076

Changed mine out at the beginning of June. Mine's a 2000 with 58k miles. I was having trouble with reverse and also sporadic problems getting into first at stoplights. I haven't had either problem since switching to Royal Purple.

Dave1998

I am also having some issues going into first. Can anyone tell me if the Royal Purple can be used in a 98? I am reading that the 97-2000 has some sort of paper filter any only certain brands like Amsoil can be used.

LEt me know

diyguy

You are aware there is a solenoid on top of the transmission that is called a Reverse solenoid lockout (forget the code it throws). I've had the electrical connector come loose on it once and then another time when i was routing some wires up, back and over transmission (6 speed, I presume all are talking about) I did it again. It is sort of easy to get it loose, so I was a bit surprised about it.



It is virtually impossible to see but if you 'bear hug' the tranny, you'll feel it up there. The connector is a 2 wire clip type, just exactly like the CAGS connector. Feel around up there and see if it is loose or has crap all over it perhaps preventing an electrical connection.

If you really have to pound the stick over to get into the reverse detent, this could be your problem and it WILL throw a code. It drove me nuts until I finally had some help figuring out what the prob was!

02MillenniumVette

I have it happen to me every once in awhile.

vetterlatethannever

burbleflyer

I've heard stories about it ruining "paper blocking rings?" in earlier cars but I've had no problems with mine in over a year.

Mine is a 2000.