percept

i always seem to have trouble shifting into reverse, even when i'm at a full stop and i try to shift, it won't get into gear...and it usually takes me a really long time to do so

1997ludeSH

put it into another gear and then try to put it in, or rev a little then try it

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plaiskool

me too man, i have the same problem. sometimes reverse wont engage and ill have to put it in different gears a few times and try again for it to work.

w0rdie

5 Speed or SS?

freefaller

I had the same problem and then one day I couldn't go into reverse at all--take it to the dealer (if you have a short shift adapter take it off first) and since your car is still under warranty they'll take care of it-- It's your synchronizer, just make sure to remove any shortshifter adapters you might have on there. They ended up replacing my snychronizer and a few other parts in the tranny--seems to be a big prob w/ ludes.

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NtPReLuDe

its been covered, do a search on reverse syncro problems....

ExiledinIN

What I've done to help get it in gear is blip the throttle a little bit and then get it into gear. It helps out most of time.

ludaquick

hold in reverse and let off the clucth a little it will pop in gear, works for first too.

vtec-prelude

This happens in a lot of different cars. Due to the fact with the reverse syncro. Put it in first gear first then put it in reverse, it should work. If not, just take your time and don't force it in. I've had problems like that with all the manual transmition cars I've had.

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DudewithaLude

reverse doesn't have a synchro; it only has a idler gear that changes the spinning direction, or something like that. Correct me if i'm worng.

Terje

ludaquick has the idea, works on any car

gen5

you spelled "wrong" wrong other than that, you are right, no synchro on reverse, just the idler gear. try shift into reverse while moving like you'd with the forward gears, or better yet, don't try.

bonestokelude

anyone have that problem with first?? wont go in usually till i start releasing the clutch....and hit the engagement point...