Tranny Hard to go into Reverse ?
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Tranny Hard to go into Reverse ?
Hmm, my tranny "seems" to have a problem.
Sometimes, ESPECIALLY when its cold, its "impossible" to get it to go into ANY gear. ok, let it run and sit for maybe a minute or 2. I can shift it into any gear EXCEPT first and Reverse. Fine I can go on with Gear 2 and maybe after 10-15 minutes of driving, I can go into first but still "kinda hard" to get it into Reverse.
Is my shift fork or tranny "finally" going? I had a "2nd gear" shift problem about 2 years ago, complained to dealer at that time(great neck mazda) they said its fine, and after that it seems to be ok.
but now, its really almost impossible to shift it into Reverse 90% of the time when cold. and 50/50 when its warmed up.
No good. Anybody got this "problem" ? -_- It started around 2 weeks ago, I didn't really pay attention to it cuz it was really cold that time, but I parked it in my garage now, its nice and warm, Still wouldn't go into reverse easy. got me worried.
48.3K miles right now.
Sometimes, ESPECIALLY when its cold, its "impossible" to get it to go into ANY gear. ok, let it run and sit for maybe a minute or 2. I can shift it into any gear EXCEPT first and Reverse. Fine I can go on with Gear 2 and maybe after 10-15 minutes of driving, I can go into first but still "kinda hard" to get it into Reverse.
Is my shift fork or tranny "finally" going? I had a "2nd gear" shift problem about 2 years ago, complained to dealer at that time(great neck mazda) they said its fine, and after that it seems to be ok.
but now, its really almost impossible to shift it into Reverse 90% of the time when cold. and 50/50 when its warmed up.
No good. Anybody got this "problem" ? -_- It started around 2 weeks ago, I didn't really pay attention to it cuz it was really cold that time, but I parked it in my garage now, its nice and warm, Still wouldn't go into reverse easy. got me worried.
48.3K miles right now.
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Doesn't sound good. My Reverse gear has always been picky, but I can usually get it on the first try if I'm very deliberate with the shift. I always assumed Reverse didn't have a synchro, but if temperature is affecting you, then maybe it does?
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I get that...
Mine does that too, but maybe not as severe as yours? It's just difficult to put in, and sometimes I'll have to put it back into neutral 3-4 times until I can really feel it go in. Mostly only with reverse. 1st you have to be close to a dead stop to get it in gear.
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im in ny also and its also harder to get into those gears if its cold out and the car isnt fully warmed up... now im hoping that it ny messin us up or we both have a problem
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Don't forget, no synchros for reverse.
But I think you already knew that. If its under warranty let the dealership take a look. Sounds like you might get a new transmission.
But I think you already knew that. If its under warranty let the dealership take a look. Sounds like you might get a new transmission.
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+1 to what swoope said. I've done that is multiple cars before, usually does the trick
How long have you had the tranny fluid in there? What kind you using?
How long have you had the tranny fluid in there? What kind you using?
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Even if I could put it into 1st and move it a bit(even a block of distance), I still couldn't get it into reverse. one time I was trying to do a broken U-turn I was like wow ... I got stuck in the middle of the road cuz I can't reverse. took me about a minute before I can "finally" got it into gear (Lucky no car at that time, sheesh)
Im using my FIT now and the 8 is inside my heated garage. Will take it out probably next or next next week to dealership.
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nope
Even if I could put it into 1st and move it a bit(even a block of distance), I still couldn't get it into reverse. one time I was trying to do a broken U-turn I was like wow ... I got stuck in the middle of the road cuz I can't reverse. took me about a minute before I can "finally" got it into gear (Lucky no car at that time, sheesh)
Im using my FIT now and the 8 is inside my heated garage. Will take it out probably next or next next week to dealership.
Even if I could put it into 1st and move it a bit(even a block of distance), I still couldn't get it into reverse. one time I was trying to do a broken U-turn I was like wow ... I got stuck in the middle of the road cuz I can't reverse. took me about a minute before I can "finally" got it into gear (Lucky no car at that time, sheesh)
Im using my FIT now and the 8 is inside my heated garage. Will take it out probably next or next next week to dealership.
subaru.. ftw! it never failed me.. 85 4wd wagon. red and rust. gave it away to a needy family with 350k miles on it.. it did cold well.
beers
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@)!#*$!)@*$!Q@#$)*
Damn, very hard to go into reverse #)$*!)@*$@!)#*$
I see if I can change the Tranny fluids tomorrow with the thermostat. )#*$)@Q!#$* (last tranny fluid change was about a year something ago *shurgs*)
if that doesnt "fix" it ... *shurgs* ... Dealership here I come (well Im going anywayz so ...)
Damn, very hard to go into reverse #)$*!)@*$@!)#*$
I see if I can change the Tranny fluids tomorrow with the thermostat. )#*$)@Q!#$* (last tranny fluid change was about a year something ago *shurgs*)
if that doesnt "fix" it ... *shurgs* ... Dealership here I come (well Im going anywayz so ...)
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I had the same problem and got the syncros replaced on all gears almost 2 years ago, my car had 41k when I experienced this issue, now I have 63k and havent had any problems so far.
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Im going to have dealership to look at it. see what they say.
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NYCGPS,
Is your clutch disengaging fully? (I haven't searched to see if you've had to deal with the broken clutch bracket problem).
Reverse isn't a synchromesh gear.
Is your clutch disengaging fully? (I haven't searched to see if you've had to deal with the broken clutch bracket problem).
Reverse isn't a synchromesh gear.
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Clutch again ? ... grrr ... but I just changed my clutch like last year ... grr ....
I think so ... dealership replaced my clutch bracket 2 yrs ago.
maybe its "coming back" again ?
the pedal used to have this soft feeling, After the brake fluid swap, the pedal feels more "firm" and it seems that its "easier" to go into gear.
Reverse still hard -_- when the car is completely cold, it almost impossible to go in. 1st is better.
maybe its "coming back" again ?
the pedal used to have this soft feeling, After the brake fluid swap, the pedal feels more "firm" and it seems that its "easier" to go into gear.
Reverse still hard -_- when the car is completely cold, it almost impossible to go in. 1st is better.
Last edited by nycgps; 03-19-2009 at 09:06 AM.