C5 won't shift into reverse gear

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Apr 17, 2012 | 07:59 AM

pjohnsto45

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C5 won't shift into reverse gear

bought my C5 Jul2003 (at age 43 for my retirement!). Still not retired yet. Car has been garage kept and has <30K miles. Drove from NJ to PA yesterday with no issues. Went to back the car out of the parking spot and could not get it into reverse gear. Actually seems like there is a "solid block" that forces me into 6th gear. Car runs fast/great in all forward gears. What is the issue with reverse? I already tried pushing/rocking the car in 1st gear based on a Google search. Any other ideas? Thanks in advance....parking in pull thru spots for now.

Apr 17, 2012 | 08:15 AM

Dennis 01

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Had the same problem with mine, always shift
into reverse when parking it and before shutting
off the engine solved my problem

Apr 17, 2012 | 08:24 AM

pjohnsto45

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will do in the future, but for now how do I get it into reverse? the farthest over and down with the shifter is 6th gear.

Apr 17, 2012 | 09:14 AM

Dennis 01

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Originally Posted by pjohnsto45

will do in the future, but for now how do I get it into reverse? the farthest over and down with the shifter is 6th gear.

The farthest over and UP is reverse

Apr 17, 2012 | 09:23 AM

3sACROWD

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As stated by Dennis01, to the right and up is reverse. If that isn't the issue, your solenoid which prevents you from shifting into reverse while driving forward and aiming for 5th isn't working. The solenoid is about $60 if I remember correctly.

Apr 17, 2012 | 09:45 AM

pjohnsto45

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yes, sorry up and right...brain fart. Is the solenoid easily accessible? thx

Apr 17, 2012 | 11:36 AM

FourG63 97GST

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I'll say so, you can get a straight shot at once you're under the car, might have to feel around a bit to find the bolts, since it near the 2oclock position on the trans