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  • 5 Speed won't go into Reverse only?

    Hey guys,

    Just bought a parts 1988 LX. I checked it before buying if it would go into 5th, which is fine, weird thing though it won't go into reverse only? I don't really have a clue why reverse would be the only gear it won't go into. The only idea I have is the reverse light ball is stuck maybe? Anyone else have any suggestions?
    Current cars:

    1993 Ford Festiva 5-Speed - Festiclese III - Cousin of the Banhammer - "The Jalopnik Car"
    1984 Toyota Cressida - 2JZGE Swap, Turbocharged.
    2013 Mazda Mazda2 - Exhaust and Wheels (the daily)
    2002 Toyota Tundra - V6/Auto/2WD - The Tow Vehicle.

  • #2
    Is it the transmission or the shift linkage? By the time I replaced the shift linkage bushings on my Festiva it was tricky getting the shift lever all the way over to first gear.
    Original owner of silver grey carburetted 1989 Festiva. 105k km as of June 2006. 140k km as of June 2021.

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    • #3
      Originally posted by WmWatt View Post
      Is it the transmission or the shift linkage? By the time I replaced the shift linkage bushings on my Festiva it was tricky getting the shift lever all the way over to first gear.
      I'm going to check the shift linkages when I get it into the garage as they might be suspect but I thought it was weird that I can go into 5th but not reverse gear. The shifter doesn't feel sloppy but it has the rubber boot thing so it totally could be.
      Current cars:

      1993 Ford Festiva 5-Speed - Festiclese III - Cousin of the Banhammer - "The Jalopnik Car"
      1984 Toyota Cressida - 2JZGE Swap, Turbocharged.
      2013 Mazda Mazda2 - Exhaust and Wheels (the daily)
      2002 Toyota Tundra - V6/Auto/2WD - The Tow Vehicle.

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      • #4
        Shift linkages are tight, seems like it's internal to the transmission. This sucks because I literally bought this car for two parts: The transmission and tach cluster.
        Current cars:

        1993 Ford Festiva 5-Speed - Festiclese III - Cousin of the Banhammer - "The Jalopnik Car"
        1984 Toyota Cressida - 2JZGE Swap, Turbocharged.
        2013 Mazda Mazda2 - Exhaust and Wheels (the daily)
        2002 Toyota Tundra - V6/Auto/2WD - The Tow Vehicle.

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