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Old Apr 23, 2012 | 09:34 AM
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Ok. I got the infamous 5th gear grind. Reverse works fine, 5th gear works when stopped. After doing research, figured on reverse lock out solenoid.

Replaced said lock out solenoid (that's a fun story in itself).

5th gear still grinds, same conditions as before.

Any ideas?
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Ok. I got the infamous 5th gear grind. Reverse works fine, 5th gear works when stopped. After doing research, figured on reverse lock out solenoid.

Replaced said lock out solenoid (that's a fun story in itself).

5th gear still grinds, same conditions as before.

Any ideas?
I would guess broken plastic fork pads.
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It doesnt go into reverse after the car is off, so I am led to believe that means the solenoid is in good shape, correct? Car only has 45k miles, and as far as I know was quite literally a weekend cruiser.
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