Hello all, as the title says, the last few days it has become REALLY hard to engage reverse , especially when cold. all other gears seem fine. When i start the car (stiv5) and attempt to reverse out, it just wont go in , so whilst keeping the clutch in, i put it in another gear and then back into reverse and this seems to work , any one had this problem before and what do people recommend?? (mileage is 48000 if thats any help)
cheers all
steve

 

Yep have the same problem, i just live with it though. I think its a common problem

 

top , also just checked gear box oil (think) and its inbetween e+f would this cause the problem?

 

Can't really help you but I have an MY00 UK Turbo on 59K and it hates going into reverse. Pumping the clutch a couple of times usually sorts it out.

edit - forgot to say, its done it for the 2 years I've owned it and serviced regularly.

 

My P1 is the same. From cold, the gearbox doesn't want to get out of bed.

I've found that if I gently and slowly raise the clutch pedal, it'll slip into reverse no problem, with no graunching or grinding noises.

J.

 

thanks for the replies, it has eased my mind a bit, just had wheels done, dents repaired and then this starts, so thought it may be the clutch or even worse the gear box!!

 

There is no syncro-mesh on the reverse gear. It's nothing to worry about - all the same.

 

what exactly is a syncro mesh

 

im getting similar problems with my 93 WRX... having to live with it at the moment, doesnt happen all the time, only seems to be when hot... so you are not alone!

a synchro mesh is basically what stops you having to double de-clutch and rev match every time you change gear...
...i spose best thing to do is make sure you are completely stopped and gently but firmly put it into reverse... works for me most of the time, although i do get the odd cringeworthy crunch........


chris

 

If it doesn't go, just put it in neutral, lift the clutch, then depress the clutch and try again.

 

there was a mod done on this it replaces 5th gear reverse if you speak to your dealer they will be able to help you parts come to about £500.00

hope this helps

 

I do this going down the box everytime, helps get smooth gear changes, particularly on track days.


Same problem for me with reverse though, MY00.

 

Same problem with MY99. I just live with it.

The one time I REALLY needed to engage reverse rather quickly it worked fine, so it must have feelings of some sort

 

yep, my MY99 does it as well

 

I have a MY99 and mine is the same, try letting the clutch up a little, after you depress it to the floor, works every time for me.

 

works for me too.

 

speaking of clutches... how high does everybodies bite?
mine is very high up the travel of the pedal... now on a cable operated clutch i would normally adjust the cable... not too sure what to do on hydraulic??

 

Mine was like this, there is no adjustment, apart from on the top of the pedal.This is used for free play setup.
If this has not been adjusted leave it alone, as the clutch plate wears down it reduces in thickness, and the bite point will move further up.

You will know when the plate has know life left in it ,when it slips under boost.
Time then for a new clutch, start saving now if you cannot do the job yourself.

New clutch fitted cured mine, after slipping on boost.
Bite point now is near the bottom

Hope this helps.

 

ah okay, cheers for the info mate... i should be able to do it myself... i'll try anything, so no need to start saving yet!

chris