Cannot get reverse!!
All this is based on the assumption that you have a manual gear box rather than xtronic....As reverse gear has no syncro, this can sometimes result in the reverse gear being "out of place". Often sticking it in first, then selecting reverse often sorts it.... You should not have to drive it forward, or even pull up the clutch, just the action of sticking it in first should do it most times!If that does not fix it, try moving the car forward in 1st a tiny bit then re-try. If that does not work, then does the pull up collar on the gear selector feel normal or looser than normal? Do the reverse lights and rear camera come on at any point? Any gear crunching? If the engine was switched off are you able to get it into reverse?
I am guessing since you have had the car 3 months, it has worked at some point... and that you are aware that you need to lift a collar on the gear stick before you pop it into reverse (sorry if you already know this, but not always obvious to some people!!). Does it go into 1st and drive forward? Are you in a position to drive 'down the road' and re-try? Any odd noises? How does the clutch feel, same biting point as before?
Hi Splank,
Thanks again for the reply.
Just had the RAC out to look at it who have found a 10mm bolt stuck behind the linkage.
Car was in the garage last week and they obvious misplaced a bolt that somehow found its way to just the right spot.
Can't actually believe it!!
Thanks again for the reply.
Just had the RAC out to look at it who have found a 10mm bolt stuck behind the linkage.
Car was in the garage last week and they obvious misplaced a bolt that somehow found its way to just the right spot.
Can't actually believe it!!
geez! Glad it was something simple and the problem happened where it did.... imagine the fault occurring part way through a 3 point turn!