Reverse lockout question
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Racer
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From: Texas
Reverse lockout question
So, I had real trouble putting my C5 into reverse, just pushed really hard and it would go in. Finally realized that it could be the lockout. So I did the thing where you turn the car off and see if it would go in. No, it would not go in easily, was the same as when car was on. Just for kicks, I went and check the #19 fuse, and hey, it was popped. I replaced it, and when the car is off, it still won't go into gear, but when the key is turned (but car not started) it will now go in properly. It, of course, also now goes in while the car is running.
So, on to my questions:
1- Is that the normal way for the reverse lockout to work, it needs to be powered?
2- What causes it to pop? Randomly, or does this mean the solenoid might be going bad?
Thanks everyone.
So, on to my questions:
1- Is that the normal way for the reverse lockout to work, it needs to be powered?
2- What causes it to pop? Randomly, or does this mean the solenoid might be going bad?
Thanks everyone.
Melting Slicks
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The solenoid needs power to move. The fuse likely blew while the car was running and therefore could not retract when shutting down. You replaced the fuse while the car was off therefore there was no power to retract until you turned on the key. You should not need the key turned on to shift into neutral if things are working properly.
When you say "pop", what are you referring to? The fuse? If the fuse, I'm not sure what else is on the circuit. Something caused an overload. Maybe a chaffed wire or something else.
When you say "pop", what are you referring to? The fuse? If the fuse, I'm not sure what else is on the circuit. Something caused an overload. Maybe a chaffed wire or something else.
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Racer
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From: Texas
Ah, I see, that makes sense. Thanks. Yes, the fuse is what was popped (I should have said blown).
I will look for a chafed wire the next time I'm under it. I thought maybe the solenoid had gone bad.
I will look for a chafed wire the next time I'm under it. I thought maybe the solenoid had gone bad.
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The reverse solinoid operation is a bit of a mystery since it's operation may have changed in the later model C5. My 04 cannot be put into reverse unless the key is on, or the car is running. So when the solinoid is de-energized reverse is locked out.
