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Old Dec 17, 2006 | 09:59 PM
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hi there i got a sapphire 4x4 and i cant seem to get reverse on it all the other gears are fine it just wont go into reverse often any ideas peeps
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Old Dec 18, 2006 | 12:19 AM
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What happens if you select reverse before starting the engine, and then proceed to start?
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Old Dec 18, 2006 | 08:33 AM
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it goes into reverse straight away then mate is that a bad thing
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Old Dec 18, 2006 | 12:07 PM
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Does it try and creep or does the engine struggle to crank over if you do it that way?
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Old Dec 18, 2006 | 09:11 PM
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no matey it turns over easy
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Old Dec 18, 2006 | 10:31 PM
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Have you tried waiting a few seconds after pushing the clutch in before selecting reverse?

Or selecting a forwards gear before reverse.....
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