MN6 question Re: Reverse
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From: Sonoma County Ca
MN6 question Re: Reverse
Bought a 99 vette with 11,000 miles only driven it 4 times cause of the weather. Noticed the last time I took it out had trouble getting it into reverse. It seemed to hang up 1/2 way into gear, like it was struck on a syncro (?) The car was cold and hadnt been driven for about 4 weeks. Is this normal. It's still under warranty so I can take it in, just would rather not.
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Le Mans Master
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From: Arizona
Re: MN6 question Re: Reverse (C-5 Fletch)
Mine hangs up a little bit when its cold. Put the car in reverse, then slowly let off the clutch while pushing the shifter into gear. It will go the rest of the way.
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From: Milpitas, Ca. USA
Re: MN6 question Re: Reverse (Patman36)
I have the same problem eversince I bought it new. Just put into any forward gear i.e 1,3 or 5 gear first, and back into reverse. This works for me everytime. Hope this helps.
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From: The inmates are running the asylum... San Jose, CA
Re: MN6 question Re: Reverse (Vettenam)
I have the same problem eversince I bought it new. Just put into any forward gear i.e 1,3 or 5 gear first, and back into reverse. This works for me everytime. Hope this helps.
Safety Car
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From: Parker Colorado
Re: MN6 question Re: Reverse (ICULUKN-C5)
Mine hangs up a little bit when its cold. Put the car in reverse, then slowly let off the clutch while pushing the shifter into gear. It will go the rest of the way.
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From: Auburn WA
Re: MN6 question Re: Reverse (RUGBY)
Every manual transmission I have had/driven from a Lotus to a Freightliner has done the same thing when going into reverse. I think that when we start the vehicle, the clutch pedal is pushed in and things aren't spinning in the transmission. Now, why the stars, planets, gears and syncros line up when you select a forward gear with the clutch pedal pushed in is a mystery to me. :smash:
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From: Virginia Beach Virginia
Re: MN6 question Re: Reverse (C-5 Fletch)
Whether you are parking your car in a garage or in your driveway...just turn off your engine in "reverse." The next day its' already there and you won't have a problem since the next time you need to use it...it will already be warmed up and you shouldn't have any problem getting it into reverse. Just my .02 cents worth.