.....First I parked my car in a lot and left it in 1st and turned off the car. when i came back to my car i started the car and took the gear off 1st and set it to reverse but for some reason it was not moving even when i was letting off the clutch and pressing on the gas. Then i set it in first and went back to R, then it worked....is this normal or do you think there is something wrong with my car? I would appreciated some answers.
Thank you.
2007-12-27 07:30:31 · 8 answers · asked by kp 3 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
seems like it was not in gear the first time... usually automatics need to be started in park, but a manual should start whenever... maybe you just didnt yank the stick into R correctly. if this problem comes up again get to a mechanic.
cheers!
2007-12-27 07:35:29 · answer #1 · answered by michael 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I am guessing the first time you shifted into reverse that you did not get the gears "synced" and it did not go all the way into reverse. When you shifted into first you "synced" or lined up the gears on the 1st-reverse shaft correctly then when you shifted back into reverse the gears engaged. Happens all the time with our older stick S10 here at work. Especially if the tranny is cold. Wouldn't worry if it is an older car but if it is brand new I would have it looked at by the dealer if it continues to do it.
2007-12-27 07:37:10 · answer #2 · answered by Bmod98 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Your reverse might not have been clinched correctly the first time. Happens soimetimes. Before pushing the gas, make sure you're in gear. Happened with my 1995 Escort, and even sometimes with my 2006 Focus. And always with reverse. Play with your clutch 'til it's in gear.
It should be alright then. If the problem persists, then it might be a transmission problem.
2007-12-27 07:36:09 · answer #3 · answered by Gasgano 55 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Nope. Manual trans have synchronizers that allow the cars gears to come together when you depress the clutch. When you did that, the gears weren't lined up. You didn't hurt it. Be sure you put the car in neutral and depress the clutch from now on when you start it.
2007-12-27 07:34:36 · answer #4 · answered by The Eagle Keeper 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it may not have fully engaged the gears, if it happens again, try driving forward a bit, then try to engage reverse-if ok, then it's just that the gears stopped in an awkward spot-normal problem, particularly for older cars. worn linkages also affect this. A loose, rubbery selection indicates wear. Do not drive with your hand ON the gear lever.
2007-12-27 07:38:07 · answer #5 · answered by friedach 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Most cars with manual trannies have a lockout that prevents you from doing something dumb like putting it in reverse instead of going from 3rd to 4th and doing major damage to the drive train. Could you have possibly not disengaged the lockout?
2007-12-27 07:47:26 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
That sounds familiar, sometimes it just doesn't set securely into reverse.
I drove a Honda 5 speed for 12 years. 253,000 miles.
2007-12-27 07:39:17 · answer #7 · answered by ? 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
sounds as though it wasnt in reverse properly.
unless it keeps doing it...i wouldnt be too concerned...
2007-12-27 08:13:42 · answer #8 · answered by buda 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋