another reverse gear prob. - Honda Prelude Forum

LegoMahEggroll · 08-12-2002, 03:21 AM

Well, I parked at a burger joint, and I was in there for about 30-45 minutes. I go out, and I can't get into reverse. After a couple of tries it goes in. I drove for about 10 minutes dropped a friend off, and I was still in the car with the engine running. I couldn't get into reverse gear either. After 5 more minutes of driving, it goes into reverse gear fine. Drive for another 20 minutes, and it goes in fine. I only have 18-19k miles on my Prelude. Am I having the same exact problems as all the other people have had?

xxH22Axx · 08-12-2002, 06:20 AM

Sometimes I have this problem. I just cannot get it in (my life story). Then, out of nowhere, it will go in. Ill either drive forward a few feet, roll in neutral a few feet, or just slowly try it again. Using one of these, it always goes in.

darklude · 08-12-2002, 08:31 AM

try going into first then reverse... always worked for me...

LegoMahEggroll · 08-12-2002, 10:00 AM

haha yeah, my local dealership has never heard of this happening. Yes I did try going to first and stuff, i'm being serious here, I was locked out of reverse for a good 20 minutes

darklude · 08-13-2002, 02:23 AM

that's weird... if u have a warranty, honda should take care of it for u... i've heard a lot of bad stuff with 5 speeds with 5th gear and reverse problems..

t00quick · 08-13-2002, 02:37 AM

I get this once in a while...but usually I can get it in on the second or third try. I dunno why it happens either. I hope it doesnt become a major problem later on. I'll ask my dealership when I bring it in for an oil change or something.