Reverse on my series 2 STI has always been a bit notchy, after about 6 months, and after a few spirited sprints, I found that I had no reverse gear, or none that I could select. It appeared that the reverse gear was not available on the gate. After much pushing and pulling I eventually got reverse, but it was with a lot of trouble.
I did a search on Scoobynet for solutions, found some interesting stuff, but nothing that directly related to me problem. I did check the gearbox oil, and it appeared to be a bit low on the stick, I topped this up with some Castrol Syntrax that was recommended. All other gears now feel slicker, and reverse seems to be a bit easier to find, but its still not right.

Anybody had similar problems, or know what I should check for?

 

So nobody knows?

Changed all the box oil today, still bas bad

 

I have the same problem, i find that sticking it in first then in reverse does the trick.

I'd imagine (maybe wrong) that it is a worn selector, so unless you fancy a gearbox rebuild learn to live with it.

Roy.

 

ok thanks, someone else said the same

 

My reverse has always been a bit notchy. It was like this even with just 15 miles on the clock. I remember the Dealer telling me they were all like this and to just put it in first, then re-select reverse.

Stefan

 

Mine actually feels like there is no position for reverse, but if I pull back the lever smartly, it goes in with a click (sort of sound) or clunk.

Bit worried that this is not going to cause any stress to gearbox or make things worse. Sometimes it appears better than other times

 

Andy
I have the same problem although not as bad as yours, i have a MY99 and found the reverse on this is very notchy, the way i work around it, is to let the clutch pedal up slightly whilst trying to engage reverse, works every time with no crunching or grinding.

 

just drive forward