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MetroMPG · 07-26-2008, 07:17 PM

You should still be able to shift into all gears - but it sounds like you have to get under the car and move the shift linkage to get it into reverse. Twist the rod fully clockwise and push it into the tranny to get reverse (assuming you can find neutral to start!).

07-26-2008, 07:17 PM	#354 (permalink)
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