[Z06] Reverse Lock out!!!
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From: Baltimore Maryland
Reverse Lock out!!!
Went to the track last night, car ran great! But... after about my 5th pass I noticed it was hard for my car to go into reverse, I thought maybe the clutch was real hot so I let the car cool down for about an hour. Well... that didnt help, now the car will not go into reverse unless the car is turned off
Every other gear 1-6 still feels great! no issues what so ever!
Can someone please tell me what this could be?
Every other gear 1-6 still feels great! no issues what so ever! Can someone please tell me what this could be?
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I thought that might be a possibility but the car goes into reverse if its in acc. so.. that tells me its nothing mechanical, has to be electrical. Did a search, theres been a couple of guys with simular problems, some said there reverse lock out solenoid went bad and others said the reverse lock wire or connector came loose. Im hoping mine is something simple like that.
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From: Houston TX
I just had a Tex OZ700 Zgrip installed on friday. Since then i'm having the exact same problem. I believe my problem is caused by the clutch not completly disengaging....once i beat on the clutch a little bit i'm able to get the car into reverse. I'm hoping with some miles on the clutch it will go away.
Possibly you're having a clutch issue where it's not disengaging enough to allow the car to go into reverse?
Possibly you're having a clutch issue where it's not disengaging enough to allow the car to go into reverse?
Drifting
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I read somewhere there is a TSB related to bent forks. The fix is to have a dealership put in a steel fork. Don't know if this applies to your situation but it kinda sounds like it.
I might have read this in the Z06 FAQs.
..rickko..
I might have read this in the Z06 FAQs.
..rickko..
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I just had a Tex OZ700 Zgrip installed on friday. Since then i'm having the exact same problem. I believe my problem is caused by the clutch not completly disengaging....once i beat on the clutch a little bit i'm able to get the car into reverse. I'm hoping with some miles on the clutch it will go away.
Possibly you're having a clutch issue where it's not disengaging enough to allow the car to go into reverse?
Possibly you're having a clutch issue where it's not disengaging enough to allow the car to go into reverse?
I have the same clutch, with about 1500 miles on it. Clutch feels great! Well... the car goes to the shop in the morning, I'll let you guys know what I find out. My money says it has something to do with the reverse lock out solenoid
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Drifting
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From: Torrance Calif
Well, you could hang a meter on the solenoid and check for 12 volts.
It should only be there when your above a certain speed.
The usual failure is the lockout doesn't work and you can hit reverse on the downshift or upshift and that sucks.
It should only be there when your above a certain speed.
The usual failure is the lockout doesn't work and you can hit reverse on the downshift or upshift and that sucks.
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I just dont get it! how can it work with the car in accesory but not work when the car is running? Doesnt that clearly state that theres an electrical problem? If it were mechanical then it should not go into reverse at all right?
Doesnt that clearly state that theres an electrical problem? If it were mechanical then it should not go into reverse at all right?
Drifting
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From: Torrance Calif
here is a link:
http://www.spicer.com.mx/tremec/cata...servicet56.pdf
I think you should check to see if the solenoid is getting juice when it isn't supposed to.
http://www.spicer.com.mx/tremec/cata...servicet56.pdf
I think you should check to see if the solenoid is getting juice when it isn't supposed to.
Racer
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From: Charlotte NC
Rick I replied sent you a pm back. I had the same exact issue a few months ago. I ended up disconnecting the battery for about 10 mins, hooked it back up and everything works. Figured it was just a bandaid and would reappear but haven't had the issue since.
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Tried that, my luck is not as good as yours I guess
Thanks for the advice, I really appreciate it
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From: GOCC - Rebels Without A Clue Santa Barbara, CA
Stupid question but is your spedo working? My wire harness sheared the wires where they leave the protective covering above the differential. No input from the sensor in the rear end = no spedo and no reverse lockout. 
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Yea, spedo is still working correctly. My car still drives and act's the same as usual, just know reverse without cutting the car off
