Reverse lock out.
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Melting Slicks
Joined: May 2004
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From: Oakley CA
Reverse lock out.
Hi, so I have noticed latley when shifting from 4th to 5th that I can sometimes hit reverse and the tranny will grind. Shouldn't there be a lockout that keeps this from happening? I had an 01Z for 4 years and never had an issue, and now with my 02 I have done it a few times. Help is appreciated.
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Joined: Jun 2009
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From: Portage Indiana
Hi, so I have noticed latley when shifting from 4th to 5th that I can sometimes hit reverse and the tranny will grind. Shouldn't there be a lockout that keeps this from happening? I had an 01Z for 4 years and never had an issue, and now with my 02 I have done it a few times. Help is appreciated.
thanks
thanks
Intermediate
Joined: Jul 2008
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From: Texas
It is easy to install, Just remember that there are four bolts at the back frame that holds the differential together. Those are the only ones you need to take off to bring the frame down. Prior to that, you also have to take off the shocks, brakes, E-brake, etc., etc.. It really isnt too bad, just remember not to drop the transmission too low or you could mess something up at the front of the engine. Good Luck
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Joined: Jun 2009
Posts: 64
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From: Portage Indiana
It is easy to install, Just remember that there are four bolts at the back frame that holds the differential together. Those are the only ones you need to take off to bring the frame down. Prior to that, you also have to take off the shocks, brakes, E-brake, etc., etc.. It really isnt too bad, just remember not to drop the transmission too low or you could mess something up at the front of the engine. Good Luck
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From: Portage Indiana
Long arms and a lift necessary to change without dropping trans.
Melting Slicks
Joined: Apr 2008
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From: Houston Tx
I got my Z in the air last night and was able to change the Lockout Solenoid without any real hassles. Didn't have time to take it out for a spin to see if it made any difference. Will let you know tomorrow. By the way, the old part looks fine. Coil resistance is the same as the new one. Nothing obviously wrong. Long arms and a lift necessary to change without dropping trans.
Long arms and a lift necessary to change without dropping trans.
Racer
Joined: Aug 2004
Posts: 401
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From: Allen TX
I did mine with the car on jackstands. After I got the car in the air, the hardest part was getting the electrical connection apart. You have to pry the locking clip open, and pull it apart. I used a very long-bladed screwdriver to pry the clip open, and pulled the connector apart with my other hand. I used a 34mm deep socket to remove the solenoid. It only took a few minutes. You don't have to lower any rear suspension parts...
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