No reverse lockout
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Le Mans Master
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From: Phoenix AZ
2021 C4 of the Year - Modified Finalist
No reverse lockout
I just replaced the rear block plate, clutch, throw out bearing, pilot bearing, washed the whole trans, torque tube, replaced the rear pads.
i did it at work, and on the way home, i clashed with reverse gear.
it did not go into reverse, but made a ugly noise.
what did i miss?
i did it at work, and on the way home, i clashed with reverse gear.
it did not go into reverse, but made a ugly noise.
what did i miss?
Melting Slicks
Joined: Sep 2008
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From: Espanola New Mexico
Hopefully you may have just disconnected the connector at the reverse lockout solenoid, located up on top of the transmission. My 97 recently started doing the same thing, I am just being very careful when shifting into 5th until I replace the solenoid.
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Le Mans Master
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From: Phoenix AZ
2021 C4 of the Year - Modified Finalist
There are two white connectors on the harness.
i remember when i got the car, i put in the skip shift bypass.
one of the white connectors goes to that.
the way the wires had laid on the trans led me to believe i got them right.
i had second thoughts about them, and switched them.
maybe tomorrow morning i will remove the skip switch module and plug it back in.
if it works, they are not switched, then reinstall the module.
thanks for your input.
i am unfamiliar with a lot if things on this car, because for 94,000 miles, up to this point, i have done very little to it, it has been a really great car, breaking very seldom.
i remember when i got the car, i put in the skip shift bypass.
one of the white connectors goes to that.
the way the wires had laid on the trans led me to believe i got them right.
i had second thoughts about them, and switched them.
maybe tomorrow morning i will remove the skip switch module and plug it back in.
if it works, they are not switched, then reinstall the module.
thanks for your input.
i am unfamiliar with a lot if things on this car, because for 94,000 miles, up to this point, i have done very little to it, it has been a really great car, breaking very seldom.
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Le Mans Master
Joined: Sep 2006
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From: Phoenix AZ
2021 C4 of the Year - Modified Finalist
I plugged in the vss, and problem solved.
i guess the computer programming kicks it oit at 2 or 3 mph.
without vss, you can put it in reverse
i guess the computer programming kicks it oit at 2 or 3 mph.
without vss, you can put it in reverse
Melting Slicks
Joined: Sep 2008
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From: Espanola New Mexico
Great, I fear that it will not be as simple for me to correct my problem, as the reverse lock out solenoid has to be replaced. I have read up on it and need a 1/4'' inch ratchet and 13mm socket and have to remove the 13mm bolt almost all of this by feel, the other alternative is to drop the rear cradle some amount to gain more access.
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Le Mans Master
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From: Phoenix AZ
2021 C4 of the Year - Modified Finalist
Solenoid
It’s not that bad.
if you lower the cradle, you will have to remove the center exhaust, 14 bolts, and buy the two rear gaskets that bolt to the muffler tubes.
a pita.
just reach around left side, laying on a creeper, with a small screwdriver, unclip the plug.
then use a ratchet with the 13 mm socket, remove bolt.
can’t help u with install, since i didn’t remove it, but i switched those white plugs easy.
good luck
if you lower the cradle, you will have to remove the center exhaust, 14 bolts, and buy the two rear gaskets that bolt to the muffler tubes.
a pita.
just reach around left side, laying on a creeper, with a small screwdriver, unclip the plug.
then use a ratchet with the 13 mm socket, remove bolt.
can’t help u with install, since i didn’t remove it, but i switched those white plugs easy.
good luck
Instructor
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From: Atlanta, GA
Great, I fear that it will not be as simple for me to correct my problem, as the reverse lock out solenoid has to be replaced. I have read up on it and need a 1/4'' inch ratchet and 13mm socket and have to remove the 13mm bolt almost all of this by feel, the other alternative is to drop the rear cradle some amount to gain more access.
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Melting Slicks
Joined: Sep 2008
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From: Espanola New Mexico
Thank for all the reply's, I know it's not that hard to replace the lock out solenoid, I just don't look forward to crawling underneath my car to do it. I have the GM part number and will be ordering next week.