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shadow09 · 12-13-2010, 09:59 PM

So I have a manual, and I have never had trouble putting the car into any gears until tonight. I drove to my gf's house to go out to dinnner with her and her family, but when I wanted to reverse out of the driveway I just couldn't get the car into that gear. I pushed real hard to the right to get it going and as I was doing that I heard grinding and then finally it when up and into reverse.

Now I am worried. When I got back to her house I was fiddling with it again and each time it just didn't want to go into reverse and all I heard was grinding noises. Every other gear 1st-6th works just fine its only reverse giving me issues

What could be the problem?

I am taking the car to the dealership bright and early in the morning.

Thanks C5!

*Mindz* · 12-14-2010, 01:28 AM

It's happened a few times with mine. Never the grinding part though. just put it in neutral and roll the car back a foot or two and try again? Or you can force it.

I didn't think anything of it more than a minor annoyance because I was able to get it to work fine the few times it happened to me.

Please let me know if the dealer finds anything.

Sterling · 12-14-2010, 02:54 AM

You didn't to recently install a skip shift eliminator did you?
It's pretty common to accidentally plug it into the reverse lock-out by accident.

shadow09 · 12-14-2010, 03:02 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sterlingnotes

You didn't to recently install a skip shift eliminator did you?
It's pretty common to accidentally plug it into the reverse lock-out by accident.

yeah I recently installed a skip shift eliminator. but I don't think I plugged it into the wrong one. I looked up install pics and made sure I plugged it into the correct wire.

http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showth...inator+install

I'll jack the car up in the morning and change the skip shift eliminator into a different plug

*Mindz* · 12-14-2010, 06:38 AM

I don't have the CAGS installed.

ssmike · 12-14-2010, 08:24 AM

When I installed my skip shift eliminator I put it on the wrong plug and I had the same symptoms as you. It should be in the center drivers side up toward the top of the tranny. If you installed it into a lpug toward the rear of the tranny that's the wrong one!

LEONUM7 · 12-28-2010, 11:21 PM

I’m also having issues w/ my 2010 Camaro. When reversing I hear a grinding sound and then like a winding up sound. I hear a grind, but I don’t actually feel it on the shifter like normally you would when missing a gear.

12-13-2010, 09:59 PM	#1
shadow09 H-Town Camaro Club Drives: 2013 1LE Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Pearland, Texas Posts: 957	Trouble putting gear into Reverse! So I have a manual, and I have never had trouble putting the car into any gears until tonight. I drove to my gf's house to go out to dinnner with her and her family, but when I wanted to reverse out of the driveway I just couldn't get the car into that gear. I pushed real hard to the right to get it going and as I was doing that I heard grinding and then finally it when up and into reverse. Now I am worried. When I got back to her house I was fiddling with it again and each time it just didn't want to go into reverse and all I heard was grinding noises. Every other gear 1st-6th works just fine its only reverse giving me issues What could be the problem? I am taking the car to the dealership bright and early in the morning. Thanks C5! __________________ Black 2013 1LE - Bolt ons - Heads - Cam- Suspension - Built by Jrod - Sorian Tuned

12-14-2010, 01:28 AM	#2
Mindz E.B.A.H. Drives: you wild... Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: In the happy padded room wearing a jacket that makes me hug myself... Posts: 18,420	It's happened a few times with mine. Never the grinding part though. just put it in neutral and roll the car back a foot or two and try again? Or you can force it. I didn't think anything of it more than a minor annoyance because I was able to get it to work fine the few times it happened to me. Please let me know if the dealer finds anything. __________________ Blue Rush, 2010 SS [Car of the Week 3/22/2010] Traded in on...ZLZBUBB, 2013 ZL1

12-14-2010, 02:54 AM	#3
Sterling Drives: 2010 Camaro 1LT/RS M6 Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Fairhaven, MA Posts: 5,882 View My Garage	You didn't to recently install a skip shift eliminator did you? It's pretty common to accidentally plug it into the reverse lock-out by accident. __________________ Trifecta tune, Vararam Intake, VMAX throttle body and manifold insulator, RxPerformance Catch Can, , MRT v1.0 and Louvers, Barton shifter, BMR strut tower brace, RED dome light and Plasma LED DRL's, fieldgoal00's Halo 1 harness, hood spears/side stripes, rain guards, custom bowtie, Team LLT badges, headlight and foglight covers, taillight and side marker covers, backup light covers, WeatherTech floormats

12-14-2010, 06:38 AM	#5
Mindz E.B.A.H. Drives: you wild... Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: In the happy padded room wearing a jacket that makes me hug myself... Posts: 18,420	I don't have the CAGS installed. __________________ Blue Rush, 2010 SS [Car of the Week 3/22/2010] Traded in on...ZLZBUBB, 2013 ZL1

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LEONUM7 Drives: 2010 Camaro SS Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: PHX Posts: 4	I’m also having issues w/ my 2010 Camaro. When reversing I hear a grinding sound and then like a winding up sound. I hear a grind, but I don’t actually feel it on the shifter like normally you would when missing a gear.