For 1990-2009 cars

Step | Action | Value | Yes | No
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DEFINITION: The 6-speed transmission does not shift smoothly into reverse gear or will not shift into reverse gear.
1 |

1. Turn the ignition switch to the RUN position.
2. Check for voltage at the reverse lockout solenoid electrical connector.

Is there voltage at the connector?

12 volts

Go to Step 2

Go to Step 5

2 |

1. Remove the reverse lockout solenoid assembly from the reverse lockout assembly. Refer to Reverse Lockout Solenoid .
2. Apply 12 volts to the solenoid electrical connector

Is the solenoid plunger extended?

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Go to Step 3

Go to Step 6

3 | Remove the reverse lockout assembly from the transmission. Refer to Reverse Lockout Solenoid . Can you easily depress the reverse lockout plunger with your thumb? | -- | Go to Step 4 | Go to Step 7
4 |

1. Remove the transmission. Refer to Transmission Removal or to Transmission Removal .
2. Disassemble the transmission. Refer to Transmission Disassemble or to Transmission Disassemble .
3. Look for the following list of causes:

• | Worn or broken shift linkage parts

• | A worn or damaged synchronizer sleeve or hub

4. Replace all worn or damaged parts.

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5 | Repair the reverse lockout solenoid circuit. Refer to SECTION 8A. Is the circuit OK? | -- | Go to Step 1 | --
6 | Replace the solenoid. Does the transmission shift OK now? | -- | System OK | --
7 | Repair or replace the reverse lockout assembly. Refer to Reverse Lockout Solenoid . Does the transmission shift OK now? | -- | System OK | --