I have a 91 N/A Jap spec 300ZX, and cannot select reverse gear. Gearbox was running perfect, then I had some probs getting it into reverse once or twice, but with a bit of fiddling, it did go in. But now it wont go in at all.

 

Any ideas? :mad:

I presume the gearbox is manual. It sounds like the selectors arn`t lining up, possibly lock out pin problem. Are all the other gears ok, not sticky or jammin.?

Cheers mickeyb.

 

Yeh, its a manual. All other gears OK, but 5th gear does not seem 100% but still goes in.

check that lock out spring is'nt broken or come adrift from gearlever remote lever i've encountered this before.

every one saying my gearbox problem is possibly a lock out spring

or pin, can anyone tell me where the lock out pin is situated.

thanks, Don

Erm, could simply be your clutch needs adjusting. How far up the pedal does it 'bite'?

 

CheerZ,

 

Andy

Andy

I dont think its the clutch as all the other gears are fine,

It will not go into reverse anyhow

I belive the Z manual gearbox is fitted with a lockout system, that stops you going into reverse at high speed. I think this is my problem, but i don't know where the lockout pin is situated. Cheers!

 

Don

Hello Don,

 

Have you had a look at the online manual?

 

Vijay

Hello Vijay

I have got a manual, but i still can not find any lock out pin.

you are supposed to be able to get to it from outside the gearbox but i dont know.

 

Thanks anyway

 

Don

The problem was the spring broken on the lock pin for the reverse gear, i found most cars are fitted with one.

Thanks for everyone help Cheers

Don.

Hi Don,

where was the spring located and how did you get to it ?

HI Stuart

I didnt find it or couldnt. ended up taking it to a gearbox expert

Who is repairing it now. Will let you know where the lockout

spring is nest week when i get the car back

Don