[Z06] Reverse Lockout Test
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Reverse Lockout Test
Is there a way to check that the reverse lockout is work properly? Mine seems to be working "sometimes". I don't want to test it by putting it into 5th while at speed.
I have checked the wires and they seem to be attached properly.
Thanks.
I have checked the wires and they seem to be attached properly.
Thanks.
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From: Dearborn Heights MI
If the lockout is working, you should not be able to move the shifter past 5th and 6th, right. So if you push in the clutch at speed, you should not be able to move the shifter all the way over to go up into reverse. The trans will still be in neutral until you move the shifter up into reverse if it makes it past 5th and 6th.
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The reverse lockout can be overridden. It has to be that way in case the solenoid fails in the lockout position. Otherwise you would not be able to get the car into reverse if you need to back it up.
The way to check is to drive forward at about 7 mph. Push in the clutch and see if the lockout allows you to shift into reverse as your speed slows it should suddenly allow (at about 2 mph) the shifter to enter the reverse position. Don't shove hard. Just use a normal shifting force.
Bill
The way to check is to drive forward at about 7 mph. Push in the clutch and see if the lockout allows you to shift into reverse as your speed slows it should suddenly allow (at about 2 mph) the shifter to enter the reverse position. Don't shove hard. Just use a normal shifting force.
Bill
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From: Anthony TX
CI 6,7,8,9,11 Vet
St. Jude Donor '08
Like Bill stated, once your moving, use the palm of your hand to "PUSH" the shift lever into the 5th/6th gate area and hold some slight pressure on it. Once the car slows down to the speed where the reverse lock out gate drops out, the shift lever will drop into the reverse gate. It will not go into reverse unless you press the lever into the reverse "upward" direction. That test works well for me!
I think the reverse lock out gate over ride pressure is 25 lbs.of force
BC
I think the reverse lock out gate over ride pressure is 25 lbs.of force
BC
