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When I start my car and the parking brake is on, it's difficult to get the stick in to the reverse position, as soon as I let the parking brake down it's no problem. Is it supposed to be like that?<P>Clueless,

i had a new clutch put in my car still the reverse gear problem remained. Im thinkin tranny.....and im also thinking alot of overtime at work for me to fix it.<P>------------------<BR>Edgar Paredes

Try putting it in first gear and then reverse. It should work then. I think it is just a safety feature or something.

Spent some time shifting from 1st to reverse and found that there is a low clicking noise when it is properly locked in the reverse, can't afford to do anything with it since a ferry lowered its gate on my hood the other day, bummer.

Reverse is not syncronized, so it will not go into gear as easily as the other gears. That is also why it has a mechanical whine to it: it is straight cut as well.<P>------------------<BR>David Coleman- <B><I>Moderator</B></I><BR><A HREF="http://www.PinkMX-3.com" TARGET=_blank>1993 Mazda MX-3 GS Special Edition</A><BR><B><I>Why get clear tail lights when only Geo Metros are gonna see them?</I></B>

Maybe I'm Just Lazy. I have the same problem, and all I do is double clutch it. It takes half a second to do, and works every time

Yea, i have the same problem as you do, somebody talled me that i should put it first gear and put it on reverse, then i try that it works.

just pump the clutch a little and it should be fine...well it works for me...or maybe i just think it does )

David hit it right on the money, not syncronized, set your gears, some go into first, I prefer 2nd myself.