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Old 09-30-2009, 02:26 PM
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Reverse sometimes grinds/ doesnt engage after ignition

The reverse gear sometimes grinds when the car is started up and then R is engaged, say for example when backing out of a parking spot. When I say grinds, i mean it not only make the grinding sound that increases with more revs, but R doesnt even engage at all. Its a horrible sound like metal in a blender. This occurs randomly but has started happening more and more as of recently. Has anyone else experienced this issue and what was the problem/ fix?
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try rolling forward just a tad and then re-engaging Reverse.
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Change your fluid.

Don't spill any as it will smell bad for a long time.
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^whats the most common tranny fluid used?
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