reverse lockout solenoid;simple question
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reverse lockout solenoid;simple question
I can't get into reverse. I replaced the clutch and it worked fine for the first drive: R 123456 worked fine. I stopped to park in my driveway and it wouldn't go into reverse. Won't go in with engine running, key on, or key off. Is the solenoid normally unlocked? I read that it doesn't lock out until ~ 3 mph.
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I would double check the shifter alignment/ adjustment. I doubt it the solenoid. With the key on engine off, check the light green wire for ground and the pink wire for for 12v+. If it's grounded, the solenoid is powered up and reverse is locked out. If it's not grounded, intermittently apply ground and listen for the solenoid clicking. If you hear it, it should be working.
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But my situation doesn't make sense, being locked out in both cases.
(edit) When I put it back together I stuck a proper size drill in the 1st gear alignment hole to exclude misalignment as a cause, plus I took the whole console apart today and reinstalled the shifter (Hurst).
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(edit) When I put it back together I stuck a proper size drill in the 1st gear alignment hole to exclude misalignment as a cause, plus I took the whole console apart today and reinstalled the shifter (Hurst).
jim
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I would get under the car and jumper power/ground to the solenoid and see if that can get it to work. That would tell you if it is bad or you have it in the locked condition and it is not getting power/ground to function.
Let us know.
Let us know.
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I just replaced mine on my 2001 and did not have this issue. I left the car in neutral (found in a post I saw in another thread) as I replaced the solenoid. Maybe try that and see if it fixes your issue?
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But my situation doesn't make sense, being locked out in both cases.
(edit) When I put it back together I stuck a proper size drill in the 1st gear alignment hole to exclude misalignment as a cause, plus I took the whole console apart today and reinstalled the shifter (Hurst).
jim
(edit) When I put it back together I stuck a proper size drill in the 1st gear alignment hole to exclude misalignment as a cause, plus I took the whole console apart today and reinstalled the shifter (Hurst).
jim
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yeah that's what I thought, just wanted to make sure... what kind of clutch did you install and do you have a tick master cylinder?
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Don't do that. You will blow a fuse or worse. PM me with your phone number and I can explain how to do it.
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Make sure the ground in the back of the rear driver side fender well is connected. It's held on with a 10mm nut. This is the ground for the lockout solenoid. You should be able to see it by jacking the car up. The stud sticks out about 1".
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On my 98 which is locked out unless the solenoid is energized I can force the shifter past the lockout. I'd expect you should be able to do the same.
On the alignment side. Forget the pin. Adjust it so that when you bring the shifter to the neutral on the 3-4 gate the holes line up.
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Thanks for the help everyone. I'm going to have to say we can eliminate shifter alignment. First of all it worked perfectly when I finished assembling it, and secondly the groove in the linkage rod lined up perfectly with the attaching bolt hole without the pins both times I assembled it; I just used the pin to hold it still. I'm going to check out all the wiring I can reach, including the ground just mentioned, and as a last resort I'll drop the drive train enough to get the solenoid out, or find a shop who can handle this.
2002 should lock-out when the solenoid is energized. You just might have a sticking solenoid. Overall, it is an odd failure. There could be an issue inside the transmission.
On my 98 which is locked out unless the solenoid is energized I can force the shifter past the lockout. I'd expect you should be able to do the same.
On the alignment side. Forget the pin. Adjust it so that when you bring the shifter to the neutral on the 3-4 gate the holes line up.
On my 98 which is locked out unless the solenoid is energized I can force the shifter past the lockout. I'd expect you should be able to do the same.
On the alignment side. Forget the pin. Adjust it so that when you bring the shifter to the neutral on the 3-4 gate the holes line up.
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Thanks for the help everyone. I'm going to have to say we can eliminate shifter alignment. First of all it worked perfectly when I finished assembling it, and secondly the groove in the linkage rod lined up perfectly with the attaching bolt hole without the pins both times I assembled it; I just used the pin to hold it still. I'm going to check out all the wiring I can reach, including the ground just mentioned, and as a last resort I'll drop the drive train enough to get the solenoid out, or find a shop who can handle this.
jim