Why can't I shift into R while rolling backwards?
Why can't I shift into R while rolling backwards?
I wanted to back up a bit, and was facing uphill, so I released the parking brake and started rolling backwards. I wanted to speed it up a little, so I clutched in and tried shifting into R and felt gears grinding.
2001 Honda Accord
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Re: Why can't I shift into R while rolling backwards?
Rope, step in.
My guess is that it has something to do with reverse being unsynchronized.
My guess is that it has something to do with reverse being unsynchronized.
Two pedals, two feet, too easy.
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Re: Why can't I shift into R while rolling backwards?
Sounds like your reverse gear is not synchronized.
I can shift into reverse while rolling backwards in the S-10, and have many times.
I can shift into reverse while rolling backwards in the S-10, and have many times.
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Re: Why can't I shift into R while rolling backwards?
Would think that a 2001 Honda Accord would have a synchronized reverse. Maybe it is and the syncro is bad.
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theholycow wrote:Why in the world would you even want to be as smooth as an automatic? Might as well just drive an automatic...
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Re: Why can't I shift into R while rolling backwards?
don't think they did; i don't think my 96 accord (with very similar drivetrain) did at least. 1st IS synchronized though (thanks to watkins for explaining that to me at the 2010 SS meat )InlinePaul wrote:Would think that a 2001 Honda Accord would have a synchronized reverse. Maybe it is and the syncro is bad.
ClutchFork wrote:...So I started carrying a stick of firewood with me and that became my parking brake.
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Re: Why can't I shift into R while rolling backwards?
I once had a 1963 Chevy that had a 3-speed. Neither reverse or first were syncronized. You could not downshift in to first coming into a light if it turned green. Either had to lug in 2nd or come to complete stop, unless it was a gravel road and you could slam on the brakes, go into a slide and throw it into first while still sliding along. Ah, the fun we had!
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Re: Why can't I shift into R while rolling backwards?
We've both had gen V an VII Accords. I'm creeped man.potownrob wrote:don't think they did; i don't think my 96 accord (with very similar drivetrain) did at least. 1st IS synchronized though (thanks to watkins for explaining that to me at the 2010 SS meat )InlinePaul wrote:Would think that a 2001 Honda Accord would have a synchronized reverse. Maybe it is and the syncro is bad.
Re: Why can't I shift into R while rolling backwards?
i've made the same mistake in my car ONCE. heard the grind.... yikes. never made the same mistake again!
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Re: Why can't I shift into R while rolling backwards?
i also had a 4th gen, albeit a slushbox. i found that one more fun than the newer accords.tankinbeans wrote:We've both had gen V an VII Accords. I'm creeped man.potownrob wrote:don't think they did; i don't think my 96 accord (with very similar drivetrain) did at least. 1st IS synchronized though (thanks to watkins for explaining that to me at the 2010 SS meat )InlinePaul wrote:Would think that a 2001 Honda Accord would have a synchronized reverse. Maybe it is and the syncro is bad.
go figure
ClutchFork wrote:...So I started carrying a stick of firewood with me and that became my parking brake.