I just got my car back from the dealer for a tranny issue that was supposed to be fixed 2 weeks ago. A couple of days ago i was backing out of a restaurant and i heard a long clunk and noticed my car was in neutral. I put it back into reverse and started backing out again and same thing happened again. I put it in reverse again and held it there and started to reverse the car would move back a few feet then it grinded as i was holding it in.

I then put it in reverse again and just let off the clutch slowly and i was able to fully back out. Any ideas?

The clunk was so loud it sounded like a ran over/hit something almost.

Any input is greatly appreciated!

Thanks,

Hans

 

Maybe i should try and post this in Evo drivetrain/engine

 

Usually you have to lift off the clutch slowly or a little bit before you can actually feal the gear grab into reverse. It happens to me all the time. As for grinding, I have no such problem. I do feel my gears a bit stiff when shifting, so i suppose it's time to change out the fluid and get better lube. I'm about to hit 30k regardless so it's time for a drain/fill.

But back on that Reverse Gear, once you start lifting off the clutch u should feel the gear grab.

 

Reverse hasnt been an issue since i got the car. Its only happened this one time, the car would start reversing a few feet then almost violently pop out. It happened when i gave it gas and started reversing, it didnt happen when just letting out the clutch with no gas.

 

Oh okay... damn must be something mechanical within the tranny then...

MODS please move this to Evo drivetrain/engine