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Join Date: May 2002
Location: Northern Virginia
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Stuck In Reverse
Hey all,
On my way to a routine service, I managed to get my '74 911 stuck in reverse. No matter which position I had the selector in, the car stayed in reverse (even in neutral). Thankfully, I was a block from the shop and was able to get a couple of the guys to come over and look. They were able to get it to the shop (in reverse). The initial thoughts were that it would require a re-build ($$$!). Has anyone ever had this problem? Any advice is appreciated as I am relatively new to the 911 world and would like to be able to talk intelligently to the mechanic when he calls to give me the diagnosis. Thanks! |
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Most likely, the shift coupler just behind the front seats, in betwen the two rear seats is loose. Mine did this, and I freak, everytime. I adjusted, tightened and away I go!
Hopefully your shop will not charge you, presuming this is what it is. Good luck.
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Join Date: May 2000
Location: Los Alamos, NM, USA
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I agree, check the shift coupler. Jim
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Join Date: Mar 2001
Location: Marysville Wa.
Posts: 22,432
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remove the backup light switch and push in on the pin that activates the switch until the reverse shaft is back in the neutral position. about a 15 minute job. usually this eventually happens because someone was inside the trans once and got a detent in the wrong position.
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