Cant get into reverse

[USMCLY]

I have a gen3, i was able to get into reverse and i backed up. Then i tried to get into reverse and now i am unable to. I pulled the solenoid out and ran 12v to it and i can push it down just fine. i have no check engine lights. I put a test light on the plug and it lighted up just fine. So im getting power to the plug and the solenoid is working. If i removed the solenoid i should be able to get into reverse just fine correct? Because with the solenoid removed i am still unable to get into reverse. I have a MGW short shifter as well. Am i missing something or is my reverse totally shot?