Switching to reverse problem

[CasuaL]

hi,

i have a problem. almost every time i switch to reverse, there is this sound coming from under the hood like all the gears are getting messed up. don't know if you understand me, but it is almost the same sound as if you try to switch gear while driving and you didn't press the clutch all the way to the ground. i don't know what it is, but it's not very nice to hear.
does it ever happen to you guys?

[RedRide]

Keep in mind that the reverse gear is not synchronised. So, a a bit of finess and common sense is prudent when accessing reverse.

BTW, most other cars do no have synchros in reverse gear either.

[tomato]

hi,

i have a problem. almost every time i switch to reverse, there is this sound coming from under the hood like all the gears are getting messed up. don't know if you understand me, but it is almost the same sound as if you try to switch gear while driving and you didn't press the clutch all the way to the ground. i don't know what it is, but it's not very nice to hear.
does it ever happen to you guys?

I think I understand.

No it doesn't happen anymore, maybe once or twice when I first got the car and wasn't used to it yet.

On my Yaris, you *really* have to have your left foot *all the way* down when you switch gears (even a millimeter or two can make a difference) and when you switch to reverse you have to push a little harder than the other gears and it's not as comfortable and intuitive. It should go in smoothly though. You'll get used to it.

[tk-421]

Keep in mind that the reverse gear is not synchronised. So, a a bit of finess and common sense is prudent when accessing reverse.

+1

Try shifting to 2nd before you shift to reverse and you'll never hear grinding again. :thumbsup:

[schleppy]

It's normal, almost all manual transmissions cars make some amount of noise going into reverse.

As others have suggested, shift to 2nd gear, then reverse.

[CasuaL]

ok, i'll try it, thanks guys...

[CasuaL]

you were right! before switching to reverse i go to 2nd gear and it goes smooth as silk... thanks for the tip...

[marcus]

i vote on 2nd gear before reverse...actually any forward gears before reverse will do.. and ull be grindless for the life of ur clutch!!

[YarisSedan]

Keep in mind that the reverse gear is not synchronised. So, a a bit of finess and common sense is prudent when accessing reverse.

BTW, most other cars do no have synchros in reverse gear either.

+1 every manual car Ive driven for the most part was a little sticky when going into reverse. And Ive driven a lot of manual cars probably more than most. Used to work at a dealer having to move around cars and park them on the lot.

[slothman86]

Just double clutch and you should be ok!

[RedRide]

Just double clutch and you should be ok!

That works also. :smile:

[DerFlosser]

try putting a cold Getrag into reverse. It'll make your Yaris feel like butter. :cool:

As many state....perfectly normal for a manual gearbox and double clutching or forward gear selection will help.