traffic Member 51 Member For: 9y 11m 14d Gender: Male Posted 13/07/15 06:40 AM Share Posted 13/07/15 06:40 AM I've had the car for about 2 weeks, but I still have some problems consistently getting the car into reverse. Is this a common problem with these gearboxes, or any trick to lining it up properly and getting it in?I often end up driving slightly forward trying to find it a few times before finally getting it in. It's a bit of a hassle when trying to reverse park. Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/90843-bf-6-speed-manual-difficult-to-find-reverse/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ralph Wiggum Moar Powar Babeh Lifetime Members 19,332 Member For: 19y 8m 26d Gender: Male Location: Perth Posted 13/07/15 06:45 AM Share Posted 13/07/15 06:45 AM With the car off and key in the run position do you hear a click from the shifter area when you engage the clutch? Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/90843-bf-6-speed-manual-difficult-to-find-reverse/#findComment-1553528 Share on other sites More sharing options...
arronm Dropping a turd Gold Donating Members 9,520 Member For: 17y 7m 23d Gender: Male Location: Perth Posted 13/07/15 07:44 AM Share Posted 13/07/15 07:44 AM (edited) Yes. What is that noiseAh maybe reverse lockout soleniod Edited 13/07/15 07:49 AM by arronm Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/90843-bf-6-speed-manual-difficult-to-find-reverse/#findComment-1553537 Share on other sites More sharing options...
traffic Member 51 Member For: 9y 11m 14d Gender: Male Posted 13/07/15 09:41 PM Author Share Posted 13/07/15 09:41 PM With the car off and key in the run position do you hear a click from the shifter area when you engage the clutch?I can't hear a click. Is there a switch of something that could be broken? Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/90843-bf-6-speed-manual-difficult-to-find-reverse/#findComment-1553671 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ralph Wiggum Moar Powar Babeh Lifetime Members 19,332 Member For: 19y 8m 26d Gender: Male Location: Perth Posted 13/07/15 11:59 PM Share Posted 13/07/15 11:59 PM Yes, there is a solenoid that locks out reverse unless you are below 4kph. The PCM powers up the solenoid to allow reverse to be selected. You can force past it (as you have found but obviously not ideal)Solenoid get power from the wiring to the reverse light switch and is earthed via the pcm. The pcm sees the clutch pedal switch input and if below 4kph earth's the solenoid.1.check the clutch pedal switch wiring2.check the solenoid is plugged in.3.if the car has been tuned,the tuner hasn't recycled an auto/5spd manual tune file. 2 Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/90843-bf-6-speed-manual-difficult-to-find-reverse/#findComment-1553687 Share on other sites More sharing options...
discostig Manual mode ________________________ All day, erryday Donating Members 13,798 Member For: 17y 6m 25d Gender: Male Location: Probably above atmospheric pressure Posted 14/07/15 10:57 AM Share Posted 14/07/15 10:57 AM Oooo I hope it's the last option, that's way more exciting! Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/90843-bf-6-speed-manual-difficult-to-find-reverse/#findComment-1553809 Share on other sites More sharing options...
traffic Member 51 Member For: 9y 11m 14d Gender: Male Posted 14/07/15 09:39 PM Author Share Posted 14/07/15 09:39 PM Yes, there is a solenoid that locks out reverse unless you are below 4kph. The PCM powers up the solenoid to allow reverse to be selected. You can force past it (as you have found but obviously not ideal)Solenoid get power from the wiring to the reverse light switch and is earthed via the pcm. The pcm sees the clutch pedal switch input and if below 4kph earth's the solenoid.1.check the clutch pedal switch wiring2.check the solenoid is plugged in.3.if the car has been tuned,the tuner hasn't recycled an auto/5spd manual tune file.Thanks for the info. I'll take a look as soon as I get a chance.Oooo I hope it's the last option, that's way more exciting!Haha, it's definitely not the last option sorry Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/90843-bf-6-speed-manual-difficult-to-find-reverse/#findComment-1553870 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ralph Wiggum Moar Powar Babeh Lifetime Members 19,332 Member For: 19y 8m 26d Gender: Male Location: Perth Posted 14/07/15 11:28 PM Share Posted 14/07/15 11:28 PM No worries,Please report back on what you find. Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/90843-bf-6-speed-manual-difficult-to-find-reverse/#findComment-1553889 Share on other sites More sharing options...
traffic Member 51 Member For: 9y 11m 14d Gender: Male Posted 21/07/15 06:54 AM Author Share Posted 21/07/15 06:54 AM No worries,Please report back on what you find.I've taken a look, and I see a switch that has a stalk which is extends out when the clutch pedal is pushed. I followed the wires above the pedal there as far as I could see and all look fine.Where do I find the solenoid, is it near the pedal, or do I look under the car near the gearbox? Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/90843-bf-6-speed-manual-difficult-to-find-reverse/#findComment-1554746 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ralph Wiggum Moar Powar Babeh Lifetime Members 19,332 Member For: 19y 8m 26d Gender: Male Location: Perth Posted 21/07/15 06:57 AM Share Posted 21/07/15 06:57 AM Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/90843-bf-6-speed-manual-difficult-to-find-reverse/#findComment-1554747 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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