My Corvette Only Moves Forward
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Melting Slicks
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From: Scottsdale AZ
St. Jude Donor '11
My Corvette Only Moves Forward
Checked the FAQ and did a search, with no results, so if I missed something, sorry.
Here's my problem. MUCH difficulty getting the 6M in reverse. Bought the VY 06 with 2700 miles. Initially, reverse was difficult 25% of the time. Now it's 99% of the time (3800 miles). Won't shift to reverse without a lot of gear rowing, easing out the clutch and one heck of a lot of cuss words. Good thing my 06 doesn't need to be parked in reverse. I'd be screwed!
Our club met tonight, and I was trying to back my car into the line. Couldn't get it in reverse. Of course you can imagine all of the hoots and hollers, along with generous offers to back it in for me!!
I know my next step is to the dealer, but just curious if anyone else has had this problem, or do I have a fluke.
Regards,
Mark
Here's my problem. MUCH difficulty getting the 6M in reverse. Bought the VY 06 with 2700 miles. Initially, reverse was difficult 25% of the time. Now it's 99% of the time (3800 miles). Won't shift to reverse without a lot of gear rowing, easing out the clutch and one heck of a lot of cuss words. Good thing my 06 doesn't need to be parked in reverse. I'd be screwed!
Our club met tonight, and I was trying to back my car into the line. Couldn't get it in reverse. Of course you can imagine all of the hoots and hollers, along with generous offers to back it in for me!!
I know my next step is to the dealer, but just curious if anyone else has had this problem, or do I have a fluke.
Regards,
Mark
Burning Brakes
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From: St. Louis Missouri
Checked the FAQ and did a search, with no results, so if I missed something, sorry.
Here's my problem. MUCH difficulty getting the 6M in reverse. Bought the VY 06 with 2700 miles. Initially, reverse was difficult 25% of the time. Now it's 99% of the time (3800 miles). Won't shift to reverse without a lot of gear rowing, easing out the clutch and one heck of a lot of cuss words. Good thing my 06 doesn't need to be parked in reverse. I'd be screwed!
Our club met tonight, and I was trying to back my car into the line. Couldn't get it in reverse. Of course you can imagine all of the hoots and hollers, along with generous offers to back it in for me!!
I know my next step is to the dealer, but just curious if anyone else has had this problem, or do I have a fluke.
Regards,
Mark
Here's my problem. MUCH difficulty getting the 6M in reverse. Bought the VY 06 with 2700 miles. Initially, reverse was difficult 25% of the time. Now it's 99% of the time (3800 miles). Won't shift to reverse without a lot of gear rowing, easing out the clutch and one heck of a lot of cuss words. Good thing my 06 doesn't need to be parked in reverse. I'd be screwed!
Our club met tonight, and I was trying to back my car into the line. Couldn't get it in reverse. Of course you can imagine all of the hoots and hollers, along with generous offers to back it in for me!!
I know my next step is to the dealer, but just curious if anyone else has had this problem, or do I have a fluke.
Regards,
Mark
Jim
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Melting Slicks
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From: Scottsdale AZ
St. Jude Donor '11
I'm still concerned that the problem has gotten worse in the past few weeks.
But thanks again!
Regards,
Mark
Drifting
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From: Honolulu HI
you may have a flywheel/clutch problem.... can you put it in gear (easily) with the engine off??
if you put it in a forward gear (stops gears from moving internally) then it goes in reverse with not problem sounds like the clutch is not disengaging all the way....
keep us posted....
if you put it in a forward gear (stops gears from moving internally) then it goes in reverse with not problem sounds like the clutch is not disengaging all the way....
keep us posted....
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Racer
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From: DFW Texas
It is probably the reverse lockout solenoid. There is a solenoid that keeps you from putting your car into reverse when driving forward. When the solenoid fails, it will make it REALLY hard to put it into reverse. You probably just need to have that part replaced.
Good luck.
Good luck.
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Melting Slicks
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From: Scottsdale AZ
St. Jude Donor '11
Thanks to all for the input. I'll try the things mentioned, but will be getting it in to the dealer. I have a few other small things I figure are warranty items anyway.
Again, thanks. We'll keep you posted.
Regards,
Mark
Again, thanks. We'll keep you posted.
Regards,
Mark
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Melting Slicks
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From: Scottsdale AZ
St. Jude Donor '11
If I have that wrong, I'm sure somebody will chime in.
Melting Slicks
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I have an '06 and, since I usually back it into the garage, I try to never leave it in reverse; always first and have not had a problem with it, yet. I would not want to be in a hurry, start the car, pop the clutch and find myself looking at the washer and dryer in my laundry room that is on the other side of my garage wall.
Drifting
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From: Denton The Lone Star State!
I realize this is a serious problem,and dont intend to make light of it but just thought I might throw some laughter into it so here goes! Could it be that since its Velocity Yellow,(the fastest color) That it doesnt like to go backwards? only wants to go Forward! Remember, im just kidding a little here guys...
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Melting Slicks
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From: Scottsdale AZ
St. Jude Donor '11
I realize this is a serious problem,and dont intend to make light of it but just thought I might throw some laughter into it so here goes! Could it be that since its Velocity Yellow,(the fastest color) That it doesnt like to go backwards? only wants to go Forward! Remember, im just kidding a little here guys...
No need to take it in!
Le Mans Master
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From: Hope, Arkansas - '07 LMB Coupe
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You are correct. The '06 and '07 owner's manuals still recommend putting the tranny in reverse before shutting down, but in the '05 owner's manual it states the shutdown procedure will not be completed without shifting to reverse. Also the '05s will display a warning in the DIC if the engine is shut down without the manual tranny in reverse, but the '06s and '07s don't.