Sometimes the 5sp refuses to go in reverse ne ideas why or how i can fix?

I have the same problem....so what I do is shift into first, then third, then into Reverse....because I think reverse uses both the 1st and 3rd gear.

i normally play with it then it will go on in its just annoying when ur in a hurry

This is not uncommon in a manual trans.

is there anything to do but fiddle and deal with it?

usually if you push the clutch all the way in reverse will work,lol

my sst also, sometimes engage got to wait for few second, then only can go....sometimes got to re-try...damn it...

usually if you push the clutch all the way in reverse will work,lol

yeah thnx but i tried that once or twice :confused2:

My old mitsu used to be like this... no probs with my X so far. Just run through other gears and clutch in and out a few times... usually works.

put it to neutral, then pay some kids to push from the front.

satisfaction guaranteeeee

lol ill try that

what i do is just release the clutch then try again, always works second time.

I get this sometimes too. I also just pop it back in neutral, release clutch and try again and it works.

thnx guys

I don't know if anyone has noticed or tried but when I have reverse issues like this I tried backing the clutch peddle ~1/2 inch and it then goes in smooth as a ever. It might be due to alloy expansion when cold or settled.

sycromesh for reverse is 3rd and 5th, so instead of going to 1st then reverse, go 3rd to reverse, drops in like butter

anyone have it pop out of reverse back into neutral? Its happened to me twice but I think its because I thought it was in reverse on a cold start but I could be wrong, hope its not a tranny issue.

anyone have it pop out of reverse back into neutral? Its happened to me twice but I think its because I thought it was in reverse on a cold start but I could be wrong, hope its not a tranny issue.

had happened to me once! probably grinded the gears but once or twice should be ok

I get this sometimes too. I also just pop it back in neutral, release clutch and try again and it works.

Yup this usually works. Try putting it in reverse, back to neutral, release the clutch and try again. Works every time for me.

i had this problem yesterday but i pushed it into first then 2nd and 3rd 3rd was the problem gear it got stuck so i tried reverse again, it worked then 3rd worked.

anyone have it pop out of reverse back into neutral? Its happened to me twice but I think its because I thought it was in reverse on a cold start but I could be wrong, hope its not a tranny issue.
did it make grinding sound when it popped out of reverse back into neutral? if it did, it seems to be a issue on a cold start...

put it to neutral, then pay some kids to push from the front.

satisfaction guaranteeeee

Why haven't I thought of this? Thanks!! LOL!

I'm pretty sure it didn't because I didn't hear anything.
did it make grinding sound when it popped out of reverse back into neutral? if it did, it seems to be a issue on a cold start...

mine doesnt even wanna go into reverse.. i mean i try to put it in and its like its not even there..

'I have this problem here and there... i move my car forward an inch and just goes into reverse like money... this didnt happened in my 9 mr.... god do i miss my 6spd :(

I have the same problem. why does this happen? I had a 350z and never had issues like this. it was notchy but never had a problem going into reverse.

maybe pumping the clutch willdo the trick. If not, take it in to Mitsu

I have the same problem. why does this happen? I had a 350z and never had issues like this. it was notchy but never had a problem going into reverse.

It happends cuz our transmission is a sh&tty design. It is strong as I understand but it shifts like %hit and its notchy, reverse and 1st are hard to get into at times and its not a 6 spd.

In Canada, I know for sure Mitsu is looking for a fix as we speak but no fix bulletin out yet. We just goota live with it for now.

3rd than reverse always works .

I really appreciate this thread. I've had the same issue since car was new in June 09. Even returned it to dealer where they pulled the tranny and replaced all reverse gear synchros and components. Still does it, but not quite as badly. I'll definitely do the 3rd to reverse drill from now on. This is a real weak link in an otherwise awesome vehicle.

sycromesh for reverse is 3rd and 5th, so instead of going to 1st then reverse, go 3rd to reverse, drops in like butter

not trying to pick a fight, but I'm pretty sure you are wrong. I'm pretty sure it's first and 3rd.

However too lazy to look it up. anyone got any links to the articles or technical data that describes how reverse works. It's actually pretty fascinating, wouldn't mind a refresher.


Anyway, i just push it up into first then back down and into reverse and it goes in fine. It's normal though and is the one thing that doesn't seem to be going away. The grinding through shifts disappeared after about 10k miles.


EDIT
Found this:

From Mitsu's Press release:

New Compact Manual Transmission for Evolution GSR
The 2008 Lancer Evolution GSR debuts a new 5-speed manual transmission (W5M6A) that provides a higher torque capacity than the 5-speed manual transmission used in the previous-generation Evolution models. The new transmission is also six millimeters shorter than the previous 5-speed and the same as the 6-speed used before.

Enabling higher torque capacity requires greater gear face width, which would then result in to a longer transmission case. To make the room needed without lengthening the case, the W5M6A manual deletes a dedicated Reverse gear. Instead, Reverse is provided by meshing 1st and 3rd gears, with synchromesh used to a synchronize the idler gears that mesh them.

The 5-speed manual transmission uses triple synchros on 1st and 2nd gears and a double synchro on 3rd. The new transmission adds double synchros on 4th and 5th, compared to single synchros on the previous transmissions, to enhance durability when used on high-speed tracks, for example. A new ball-type synchro key is used, as well.

^ Why u trying to pick a fight!! J/K