I have the 2.0. Once in a while when i go to shift into first or reverse, it's like I hit a wall and can't get in. I pull it into second (or fifth, if I'm headed to reverse) and then back to where I was trying to go, and it slides in no problem. It happens maybe once a week, and I know that knowing my luck the dealership won't be able to duplicate it. Anyone know what this is, and what I can do about it, or, what I can tell the dealer to make them fix it?

 

I have the same problem occasionally when I go to start my car after letting it sit for awhile, it doesn't go into reverse, it just stops. So I keep engaging the clutch and letting it out while each time I try to get it into reverse and eventually it does. Not sure the problem

 

there's a TSB about this I think!

 

its because all the presure is in on the tranny.
let it roll for a sec then do it.. it will pop right in

 

Is there a TSB? If so, anyone know the number?

 

I know there's been alot of problems with the shifter fork assymbly inside the tranny. Specifically there's a roll pin in there that tends to break off.

tittd=take it to the dealer

 

I'm going to. I just know it doesn't happen enough for them to be able to recreate it, so I'm worried they won't do anything about it. I was hoping there was a TSB or something I could point out to them that would give them a clue what to look at fixing.

 

my LS does this as well, it is at the dealer right now, i'll keep you informed on what it is

 

when that happens I let off the brake and clutch put in the clutch and brake in that order and put it into gear when the light turns green im ready to go. I dont think this is an issue my 3000gt did the same thing

 

My car occasionally makes loud clunking noise when im shifting into reverse. Usually when its been sitting over night and im trying to reverse out of a parking spot. Anyone else have this issues or can anyone tell me whats going on

 

My 06 did it a few times a week as well as my 07. Its nothing big to worry about.

 

Thank you.


I don't know if its a big deal or not, but my warranty is about up so I just want to get all this **** taken care of on someone elses dime

 

my g/f test drove a 05 red ss/sc...why does it have a lever to put it in reverse???

 

so you dont accidentally shift into reverse when you dont want to

 

Dunno. This is my first manual, I had no idea until I rode in my friends TC that that wasn't normal

 

it's a lockout (so you dont f up something while driving) and started with the later year cavy

 

a lot of manual transmissions do that. in fact, if you look in the manual, that issue is noted there. The remedy is to depress clutch and then shift if it feels like you're hitting a wall.

 

Yep happend to me tonight...common problem with 5spds I do believe the two manuals I have owned both Getrag transmissions do this. Just either have to shift down to 2nd with your foot on the clutch then back up to first that works or you can let it roll and put it in either works.

 

yea that just recently start with my 07 ls. first, second, and reverse are horrible gears. especially first. it used to go into first like butter but not i have to try several times before gettin it, every time

 

I will look into that. Thank you.

 

Out of the 7 standard transmission vehicles ive had , every one of them has done this at one time or another .

 

what you are describing is perfectly normal. what happens when it wont go into gear is the teeth on the sleeve and teeth on the gear itself are lined up exactly, and nothing is able to rotate that slight bit to allow it to slide into gear. the correect way to overcome this is to either let the car roll forward a tad, or let the clutch out, push it back in and try to get it into a forward gear, if you put it into reverse right away like this it will likly grind.

 

Alright cool guys! I appreciate all the help!

 

the syncros in the transmission don't always line up perfectly as stated above. either rolling the car a little or pop it in a different gear first (if it won't go into first, throw it in second and then back to first; if it won't go in reverse, throw it in fifth and then reverse)...letting the car roll a bit is the best way though

 

anyone else have this issue? I wanna know if I should bring it to the dealer even though i know when I bring it to them they wont be able to recreate the issue