no reverse

1. S9_DAN Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Mar 2005 Sunny Solihull Posts: 3380 Subaru Impreza UK Turbo - 300bhp

   #1 12th May 2006, 19:27

   just went to the shop, and now my car will not go into reverse?? it will go in all the other gears ok but when i try to put it in reverse it as if something is blocking it?? any ideas??
2. Subtle Established Member Joined: Jun 2005 Cramlington, Northumberland Posts: 1420 Saxo VTR

   #2 12th May 2006, 21:13

   Release the clutch and then push it back in again, mine does it alllll the time when im trying to select reverse. If that doesnt work then im about as useful as a chocolate teapot
3. S9_DAN Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Mar 2005 Sunny Solihull Posts: 3380 Subaru Impreza UK Turbo - 300bhp

   #3 12th May 2006, 21:17

   im afraid your as useful as a chocolate teapot, i already tried that but thanks anyway
4. Ratty Established Member Joined: Jun 2003 United Kingdom (England) Posts: 1682

   #4 12th May 2006, 21:26

   have a look at the large gear linkage, see if anything is getting in the way.
5. Ratty Established Member Joined: Jun 2003 United Kingdom (England) Posts: 1682

   #5 12th May 2006, 21:26

   can also happen if 5th gear comes apart inside the box as well
6. S9_DAN Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Mar 2005 Sunny Solihull Posts: 3380 Subaru Impreza UK Turbo - 300bhp

   #6 12th May 2006, 21:30

   the gear box has only done 400 miles since i have had it so i hope it hasnt