Why can't I shift into R while rolling backwards?

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Why can't I shift into R while rolling backwards?

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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. :?
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Re: Why can't I shift into R while rolling backwards?

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Rope, step in.


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?

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Sounds like your reverse gear is not synchronized.

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?

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Would think that a 2001 Honda Accord would have a synchronized reverse. Maybe it is and the syncro is bad.
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Re: Why can't I shift into R while rolling backwards?

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InlinePaul wrote:Would think that a 2001 Honda Accord would have a synchronized reverse. Maybe it is and the syncro is bad.
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 :lol: )
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Re: Why can't I shift into R while rolling backwards?

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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?

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potownrob wrote:
InlinePaul wrote:Would think that a 2001 Honda Accord would have a synchronized reverse. Maybe it is and the syncro is bad.
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 :lol: )
We've both had gen V an VII Accords. I'm creeped man.
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Re: Why can't I shift into R while rolling backwards?

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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?

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tankinbeans wrote:
potownrob wrote:
InlinePaul wrote:Would think that a 2001 Honda Accord would have a synchronized reverse. Maybe it is and the syncro is bad.
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 :lol: )
We've both had gen V an VII Accords. I'm creeped man.
i also had a 4th gen, albeit a slushbox. i found that one more fun than the newer accords.
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