stuck in reverse

[lx2gt]

im looking into buying a SHO and the guy says its stuck in reverse, its an 89, i know there is a shifter upgrade for early cars but im not sure what it is for, any info would be great.

 

[dantheman68]

what are you asking?

there is a linkage upgrade for cable shifted 89 and 90 cars... and 91s without the rod shifter... all cars past 91 got rod shifters...

the difference being that the early cars were given cable shifters which many people upgrade to the rod shifter since it is tighter and more precise... the cables are known to stretch out and makes shifts sloppy as they wear out

 

[RStalveyARFF]

That however would not cause a car to be stuck in reverse, if that's what you're asking.

 

[SHOsFAST]

the linkage probably broke while the car was in reverse which left it in that gear...

 

[AREA 91]

Pretty simple to see if it's the shift cables or not. Get under the car and check the cable ends. You will see a ball and socket setup. Make sure that both cable ends are snapped onto the balls on the trans shift linkage. If one of the cable ends has come off, a couple of plastic zip ties will keep them in check.

If the cables are in tact, you may have internal transmission problems.
Good luck, and get back to us.

 

[lx2gt]

yes i was asking if the shifter could cause it to get stuck in reverse, thanks for the info.

 

[Rockledge]

There is also a "Reverse Lockout Pawl Pivot Pin" that's part of the shift selector plate inside the tranny. Maybe it's jammed.

 

[lx2gt]

the guy is the origional owner and only wants 1100 for it, i might just have to get it and part it out if i cant fix it, im going to look at it tonight, thanks for the feedback, hopefully ill be on here more now!

 

[sdpatt]

There is also a "Reverse Lockout Pawl Pivot Pin" that's part of the shift selector plate inside the tranny. Maybe it's jammed.

The neutral interlock bolt may have been removed to drain the transaxle and the shifter may have been moved before it was reinstalled. Search on this bolt and possible corrections without having to remove and disassemble the transaxle.