No reverse gear...

[DSR207]

No problems with the other gears. Is there a lock out solenoid for the reverse and could that be the problem. I don't think I have the pressure plate issues, but I could be wrong...Ideas ?
Thanks

 

[Steve-Indy]

There is a reverse lockout ...check fuse and connections.

 

[DSR207]

Thanks Steve, I didn't find any reverse lockout solenoid fuse or relay, but I do hope it's only a solenoid...

 

[repiv]

happened to me once before, i can't remember specifically what the cause was, but it was due to some solenoid or sensor going bad, and the result was no reverse......local viper tech figured it out

 

[Steve-Indy]

Remember that the reverse lockout operates when engine at operating temp, RPM above 608rpm's, and Vehicle Speed above 5 mph (says 5 mph in 2004 Powertrain Diagnostic ManualProcedures Manual...and 3 mph in 2004 Service Manual)

Solenoid on left side of tranny...check to see connections clean, not damaged.

Fused ignition switch output circuit (F202). I believe that this is listed as "Fuse 60...in PDC"...covers both reverse lockout and skip shift solenoid.

Can be open circuit or short to ground in solenoid.

Can also be PCM.

Unless you get lucky on "connections" of fuse (boubt), you'll need DRB III ...and someone smarter than I am for sure !!

Will be glad to fax you info from manual if you think that it will help.

 

[VIPER D]

can it be the master or slave cyl?


vd..

 

[wormdoggy]

DS..........have you changed your exhaust recently. The o2 sensor and the lockout solenoid are on the same fuse. The wiring could be melted and shorting the fuse........
Check the 02 sensor fuse.

Patrick

 

[DSR207]

Quote:

"Can be open circuit or short to ground in solenoid."
Steve-Indy

Thanks guys, it was a bad solenoid...(Open circuit)
I guess I got lucky, only $149.00.

 

[Steve-Indy]

Thanks for the followup !!

 

[DSR207]

Thanks for the help.
Mike